Category Archives: Green jobs
Ohio Gets Solar Boost
The Ohio House of Representatives passed some significant “green” legislation on Tuesday, implementing a pilot program which will install solar PV (photovoltaic) panels in 70 of the biggest school districts in Ohio. “Solar Schools Pilot Program Will Put Ohioans to … Continue reading
Filed under Green jobs, Solar Photovoltaic, state government, Sustainability
Ohio Fourth in the Country for Green Jobs
A story in Saturday’s Columbus Dispatch brought some good news to the end of an already good and productive week. A report published by the Pew Charitable Trusts foundation ranked Ohio 4th in the nation for new, green jobs, with … Continue reading
Filed under Green jobs, state government, Sustainability
Ohio Environmental Groups Worry About Stimulus Cash
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting today that several Ohio environmental groups (Environment Ohio, Sierra Club, etc.) are concerned that the state has not met adequate guidelines set by the Obama administration to receive $96 million in energy stimulus … Continue reading
Filed under Green jobs, Obama, state government, stimulus funds, weatherization
Green Jobs "Czar" on Morning Edition
Today on my way from Columbus to Wilmington, I caught an interview with Obama advisor Van Jones on Morning Edition. “Green ‘Czar’ Pushes Jobs, Community Building” 5/12. Jones has become the green jobs guru with his ideas for … Continue reading
Filed under Energize Clinton County, Green jobs, Obama, weatherization
