Green/Clean ETP

NEW

At the October 23rd Panel Meeting, presentations were provided on the following green/clean related topics:

   "Overview of Green Sector" by Barbara Halsey, Executive Director, California Workforce Investment;

   "Workforce Training and Development" by Bonnie Graybill, Deputy Division Chief, Labor Market Information Division; and,

   "Clean Energy" by Larry Rillera, Consultant, California Energy Commission.

OVERVIEW

Since July 2006, ETP has approved approximately $60M in 148 green/clean technology related contracts for just under 50,000 California workers. ETP green/clean technology contracts include energy generation and efficiency; renewable energy or construction; recycling of various sorts; manufacturing; facilities that convert solar, wind, and tidal power into electrical energy; wholesale distribution of automotive scrap, industrial scrap, and other recyclable materials; environmental consulting in a myriad of areas; clean up services that address contaminated buildings, mines sites, soil, or ground water; promoting the preservation and protection of the environment and wildlife; and other types of green strategies.