The Solar Industry Created More Jobs In 2014 Than Oil And Gas Extraction

[ScienceRocks]

The Solar Industry Created More Jobs In 2014 Than Oil And Gas Extraction

by Katie Valentine Posted on January 15, 2015 at 8:53 am Updated: January 15, 2015 at 12:14 pm

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The solar industry added jobs at a rate nearly 20 times faster than the national average last year, according to an annual report.

The report, published Thursday by the Solar Foundation, found that more than 31,000 solar jobs were added in the U.S. between November 2013 and November 2014. According to the report, 85 percent of those jobs were new, rather than jobs that already existed but which added additional solar responsibilities. There are now a total of 173,807 people in the U.S. with jobs related to solar power, a number that’s increased by 87 percent over the last five years.

CREDIT: The Solar Foundation

Most of the employment in the solar industry — 55.8 percent — is in jobs related to solar installation, the report found, while solar manufacturing accounts for 18.7 percent of jobs, sales and distribution accounts for 11.6 percent, and project development accounts for 8.7 percent. A few states, such as California, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and New York, led in solar installation from 2013-2014, but the report highlighted a few other states, such as Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, and Tennessee, which are experiencing surges in solar installation after a history of being slow to commit to the energy source.


According to the report, the solar installation sector beat out the oil and gas pipeline construction industry and the crude oil and natural gas extraction industry in 2014, creating almost 50 percent more jobs than those industries did. The report also expects solar jobs to continue to grow in 2015, predicting that more than 36,000 jobs will be added over the next 12 months.

CREDIT: The Solar Foundation

Overall, the report found that one out of every 78 jobs created in the U.S. last year were related to solar. Andrea Luecke, Executive Director at the Solar Foundation, told ThinkProgress that though that number may seem low, it’s “definitely trending in the right direction” — the Solar Foundation’s report last year found that one out of every 142 jobs created in the U.S. was in the solar industry. In order to get that ratio even lower, Luecke said organizations like the Solar Foundation need to continue to educate people about the economic benefits of solar, especially as states are putting together plans for their compliance with the EPA’s carbon standards, “so they don’t gravitate towards natural gas as the low hanging fruit.” She also said the government and organizations need to continue to invest in solar research and development and continue to find ways to bring down the cost of solar.

Solar jobs and a energy source that infite!

 

[Mr. H.]

Pffft... temporary jobs. Once a solar installation is complete, the jobs disappear.
You're such a fucking Brotch.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

The Solar Industry Created More Jobs In 2014 Than Oil And Gas Extraction

by Katie Valentine Posted on January 15, 2015 at 8:53 am Updated: January 15, 2015 at 12:14 pm

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The solar industry added jobs at a rate nearly 20 times faster than the national average last year, according to an annual report.

The report, published Thursday by the Solar Foundation, found that more than 31,000 solar jobs were added in the U.S. between November 2013 and November 2014. According to the report, 85 percent of those jobs were new, rather than jobs that already existed but which added additional solar responsibilities. There are now a total of 173,807 people in the U.S. with jobs related to solar power, a number that’s increased by 87 percent over the last five years.

CREDIT: The Solar Foundation

Most of the employment in the solar industry — 55.8 percent — is in jobs related to solar installation, the report found, while solar manufacturing accounts for 18.7 percent of jobs, sales and distribution accounts for 11.6 percent, and project development accounts for 8.7 percent. A few states, such as California, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and New York, led in solar installation from 2013-2014, but the report highlighted a few other states, such as Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, and Tennessee, which are experiencing surges in solar installation after a history of being slow to commit to the energy source.


According to the report, the solar installation sector beat out the oil and gas pipeline construction industry and the crude oil and natural gas extraction industry in 2014, creating almost 50 percent more jobs than those industries did. The report also expects solar jobs to continue to grow in 2015, predicting that more than 36,000 jobs will be added over the next 12 months.

CREDIT: The Solar Foundation

Overall, the report found that one out of every 78 jobs created in the U.S. last year were related to solar. Andrea Luecke, Executive Director at the Solar Foundation, told ThinkProgress that though that number may seem low, it’s “definitely trending in the right direction” — the Solar Foundation’s report last year found that one out of every 142 jobs created in the U.S. was in the solar industry. In order to get that ratio even lower, Luecke said organizations like the Solar Foundation need to continue to educate people about the economic benefits of solar, especially as states are putting together plans for their compliance with the EPA’s carbon standards, “so they don’t gravitate towards natural gas as the low hanging fruit.” She also said the government and organizations need to continue to invest in solar research and development and continue to find ways to bring down the cost of solar.

Solar jobs and a energy source that infite!

Sure, billions in wasteful subsidies always have some temporary, market distorting benefits.
Doesn't make it less of a horrible idea.

Solar jobs and a energy source that infite!

Your idiocy is the only thing here that is infinite.

 

[Mr. H.]

The Keystone XL pipeline has a longer projected life than any solar installation. Or wind generator.

 

[ScienceRocks]

The Solar Industry Created More Jobs In 2014 Than Oil And Gas Extraction

by Katie Valentine Posted on January 15, 2015 at 8:53 am Updated: January 15, 2015 at 12:14 pm

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"The Solar Industry Created More Jobs In 2014 Than Oil And Gas Extraction"

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The solar industry added jobs at a rate nearly 20 times faster than the national average last year, according to an annual report.

The report, published Thursday by the Solar Foundation, found that more than 31,000 solar jobs were added in the U.S. between November 2013 and November 2014. According to the report, 85 percent of those jobs were new, rather than jobs that already existed but which added additional solar responsibilities. There are now a total of 173,807 people in the U.S. with jobs related to solar power, a number that’s increased by 87 percent over the last five years.

CREDIT: The Solar Foundation

Most of the employment in the solar industry — 55.8 percent — is in jobs related to solar installation, the report found, while solar manufacturing accounts for 18.7 percent of jobs, sales and distribution accounts for 11.6 percent, and project development accounts for 8.7 percent. A few states, such as California, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and New York, led in solar installation from 2013-2014, but the report highlighted a few other states, such as Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, and Tennessee, which are experiencing surges in solar installation after a history of being slow to commit to the energy source.


According to the report, the solar installation sector beat out the oil and gas pipeline construction industry and the crude oil and natural gas extraction industry in 2014, creating almost 50 percent more jobs than those industries did. The report also expects solar jobs to continue to grow in 2015, predicting that more than 36,000 jobs will be added over the next 12 months.

CREDIT: The Solar Foundation

Overall, the report found that one out of every 78 jobs created in the U.S. last year were related to solar. Andrea Luecke, Executive Director at the Solar Foundation, told ThinkProgress that though that number may seem low, it’s “definitely trending in the right direction” — the Solar Foundation’s report last year found that one out of every 142 jobs created in the U.S. was in the solar industry. In order to get that ratio even lower, Luecke said organizations like the Solar Foundation need to continue to educate people about the economic benefits of solar, especially as states are putting together plans for their compliance with the EPA’s carbon standards, “so they don’t gravitate towards natural gas as the low hanging fruit.” She also said the government and organizations need to continue to invest in solar research and development and continue to find ways to bring down the cost of solar.

Solar jobs and a energy source that infite!

Sure, billions in wasteful subsidies always have some temporary, market distorting benefits.
Doesn't make it less of a horrible idea.

Solar jobs and a energy source that infite!

Your idiocy is the only thing here that is infinite.

Solar will soon be taking over. Your idiocy will be proven once it does.


Solar last 20-25 years.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

The Solar Industry Created More Jobs In 2014 Than Oil And Gas Extraction

by Katie Valentine Posted on January 15, 2015 at 8:53 am Updated: January 15, 2015 at 12:14 pm

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"The Solar Industry Created More Jobs In 2014 Than Oil And Gas Extraction"

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The solar industry added jobs at a rate nearly 20 times faster than the national average last year, according to an annual report.

The report, published Thursday by the Solar Foundation, found that more than 31,000 solar jobs were added in the U.S. between November 2013 and November 2014. According to the report, 85 percent of those jobs were new, rather than jobs that already existed but which added additional solar responsibilities. There are now a total of 173,807 people in the U.S. with jobs related to solar power, a number that’s increased by 87 percent over the last five years.

CREDIT: The Solar Foundation

Most of the employment in the solar industry — 55.8 percent — is in jobs related to solar installation, the report found, while solar manufacturing accounts for 18.7 percent of jobs, sales and distribution accounts for 11.6 percent, and project development accounts for 8.7 percent. A few states, such as California, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and New York, led in solar installation from 2013-2014, but the report highlighted a few other states, such as Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, and Tennessee, which are experiencing surges in solar installation after a history of being slow to commit to the energy source.


According to the report, the solar installation sector beat out the oil and gas pipeline construction industry and the crude oil and natural gas extraction industry in 2014, creating almost 50 percent more jobs than those industries did. The report also expects solar jobs to continue to grow in 2015, predicting that more than 36,000 jobs will be added over the next 12 months.

CREDIT: The Solar Foundation

Overall, the report found that one out of every 78 jobs created in the U.S. last year were related to solar. Andrea Luecke, Executive Director at the Solar Foundation, told ThinkProgress that though that number may seem low, it’s “definitely trending in the right direction” — the Solar Foundation’s report last year found that one out of every 142 jobs created in the U.S. was in the solar industry. In order to get that ratio even lower, Luecke said organizations like the Solar Foundation need to continue to educate people about the economic benefits of solar, especially as states are putting together plans for their compliance with the EPA’s carbon standards, “so they don’t gravitate towards natural gas as the low hanging fruit.” She also said the government and organizations need to continue to invest in solar research and development and continue to find ways to bring down the cost of solar.

Solar jobs and a energy source that infite!

Sure, billions in wasteful subsidies always have some temporary, market distorting benefits.
Doesn't make it less of a horrible idea.

Solar jobs and a energy source that infite!

Your idiocy is the only thing here that is infinite.

Solar will soon be taking over. Your idiocy will be proven once it does.


Solar last 20-25 years.

If we ended solar subsidies, installation would shrink 90%.

 

[westwall]

The Solar Industry Created More Jobs In 2014 Than Oil And Gas Extraction

by Katie Valentine Posted on January 15, 2015 at 8:53 am Updated: January 15, 2015 at 12:14 pm

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"The Solar Industry Created More Jobs In 2014 Than Oil And Gas Extraction"

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The solar industry added jobs at a rate nearly 20 times faster than the national average last year, according to an annual report.

The report, published Thursday by the Solar Foundation, found that more than 31,000 solar jobs were added in the U.S. between November 2013 and November 2014. According to the report, 85 percent of those jobs were new, rather than jobs that already existed but which added additional solar responsibilities. There are now a total of 173,807 people in the U.S. with jobs related to solar power, a number that’s increased by 87 percent over the last five years.

CREDIT: The Solar Foundation

Most of the employment in the solar industry — 55.8 percent — is in jobs related to solar installation, the report found, while solar manufacturing accounts for 18.7 percent of jobs, sales and distribution accounts for 11.6 percent, and project development accounts for 8.7 percent. A few states, such as California, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and New York, led in solar installation from 2013-2014, but the report highlighted a few other states, such as Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, and Tennessee, which are experiencing surges in solar installation after a history of being slow to commit to the energy source.


According to the report, the solar installation sector beat out the oil and gas pipeline construction industry and the crude oil and natural gas extraction industry in 2014, creating almost 50 percent more jobs than those industries did. The report also expects solar jobs to continue to grow in 2015, predicting that more than 36,000 jobs will be added over the next 12 months.

CREDIT: The Solar Foundation

Overall, the report found that one out of every 78 jobs created in the U.S. last year were related to solar. Andrea Luecke, Executive Director at the Solar Foundation, told ThinkProgress that though that number may seem low, it’s “definitely trending in the right direction” — the Solar Foundation’s report last year found that one out of every 142 jobs created in the U.S. was in the solar industry. In order to get that ratio even lower, Luecke said organizations like the Solar Foundation need to continue to educate people about the economic benefits of solar, especially as states are putting together plans for their compliance with the EPA’s carbon standards, “so they don’t gravitate towards natural gas as the low hanging fruit.” She also said the government and organizations need to continue to invest in solar research and development and continue to find ways to bring down the cost of solar.

Solar jobs and a energy source that infite!

Sure, billions in wasteful subsidies always have some temporary, market distorting benefits.
Doesn't make it less of a horrible idea.

Solar jobs and a energy source that infite!

Your idiocy is the only thing here that is infinite.

Solar will soon be taking over. Your idiocy will be proven once it does.


Solar last 20-25 years.

Good luck with that... The reality is solar is collapsing in Europe and it will do likewise in the USA. It CAN'T exist without ripping off the American taxpayer and giving it to the friends of the politicians pushing the fraud.


"FAILURE OF GREEN ENERGY IN EUROPE

The Disconnect European green energy turns into a nightmare.
The United States is next.
By Michael S. Coffman, Ph.D.
“The European Union is wracked by sovereign debt, budget deficits, monetary weakness, slow economic growth, trade deficits with the emerging economies, an aging population, and mass unemployment—but it has the supposedly proud role of world leader in Green Energy Transition.” —Andrew McKillop, former energy analyst, Euro Commission
Despite strong early signs that green energy was a boondoggle, Europe dogmatically positioned itself to be the world’s leader in alternative energy. Its once shining hope was always disconnected from reality, doomed from the start. Benny Peiser is director of the Global Warming Policy Foundation in London. In the May 13, 2013, edition of the Financial Post, he laid bare Europe’s cost of green energy:
“European consumers have subsidized renewable energy investors by a staggering 600 billion euros [$776 billion] since 2004. Germany’s green transition alone may cost energy consumers up to a trillion euros by 2020.” The investors Peiser referenced represent the very big businesses so hated by progressives that live off the government largesse. Termed rent-seeking, they got fat off the taxpayers’ sweat. “This is the biggest wealth transfer in the history of modern Europe,” Peiser says, “from the poor to the rich.”
Our current administration and progressives in both political parties seem immune from the harsh lessons learned in Europe, and that should cause all Americans great concern. The only way to bring reality back to government is at the ballot box. Tragically, most Americans are oblivious and the harsh reality is that these kinds of changes are often wrought by a very few dedicated people. That may just be you and me"



Green Energy Holding FAILURE OF GREEN ENERGY IN EUROPE

 

[elektra]

There is no SOLAR INDUSTRY!

The Government created Solar Jobs.

At that, the largest producer just went bankrupt, SUNTECH!

Matthew Champions Suntech, and just in the last week they went Bankrupt.

Tell us another lie, Mattpew

 

[Old Rocks]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/24/b...-win-on-price-vs-conventional-fuels.html?_r=0

According to a study by the investment banking firm Lazard, the cost of utility-scale solar energy is as low as 5.6 cents a kilowatt-hour, and wind is as low as 1.4 cents. In comparison, natural gas comes at 6.1 cents a kilowatt-hour on the low end and coal at 6.6 cents. Without subsidies, the firm’s analysis shows, solar costs about 7.2 cents a kilowatt-hour at the low end, with wind at 3.7 cents.

So solar, without subsidies, at present, is about a 1/2 cent from dirty coal, already cheaper than 'clean' coal. Wind, without subsidies, at present is cheaper than either dirty coal or gas.

As grid scale batteries come on line, that will make both wind and solar 24/7, and save both the utilities and industry a lot of money.

 

[elektra]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/24/b...-win-on-price-vs-conventional-fuels.html?_r=0

According to a study by the investment banking firm Lazard, the cost of utility-scale solar energy is as low as 5.6 cents a kilowatt-hour, and wind is as low as 1.4 cents. In comparison, natural gas comes at 6.1 cents a kilowatt-hour on the low end and coal at 6.6 cents. Without subsidies, the firm’s analysis shows, solar costs about 7.2 cents a kilowatt-hour at the low end, with wind at 3.7 cents.

So solar, without subsidies, at present, is about a 1/2 cent from dirty coal, already cheaper than 'clean' coal. Wind, without subsidies, at present is cheaper than either dirty coal or gas.

As grid scale batteries come on line, that will make both wind and solar 24/7, and save both the utilities and industry a lot of money.

Yet, Solar installed today is obsolete forever, and requires 20 years of payments, fixed payments. How much is that payment Old Crock. 400$ a month? Seems like an awfully high electric bill.

How much will it be on my ever increasing electric bill, Gas can come down in price, but electricity from Solar will always cost more and more, every year. Just like in Europe, just like is Spain.