Top Green Jobs in 2011

Green jobs have been a hot topic for quite some time. With an increased awareness in environmental issues as well as mounting concerns over energy producing industries, many believe that green jobs will begin to soar sooner rather than later.

Now is as good a time as any to get your foot in the door of a green job. Many companies and states are either beginning or continuing to grow their green industry sector in an effort to create some serious job growth in America.

Below you will find a list of some of the top green jobs in 2011.

Top Green Jobs in 2011 #1: Solar Installation

An increasing number of homeowners are making their homes more energy efficient by installing solar panels. As a result, solar panel technology is increasing at an incredible rate. According to The Daily Green, many businesses in opted to go solar in 2010 and the trend will continue in 2011. Their prediction is that this will create many new jobs with a starting salary of at least $35,000.

Top Green Jobs in 2011 #2: Energy Auditor

With little training anyone can easily become an energy auditor. Energy auditors visit homes and businesses and essentially note the areas where energy efficiency can improve. It costs very little to be certified and the starting salary can be anywhere from $30,000 to $60,000.

Top Green Jobs in 2011 #3: Eco Home Design

Home design trends in 2011 are predicted to take a shift toward the greener side this year. This means more opportunities for the environmentally savvy designer or home staging business. If you are already a designer, get ahead of the game by getting a certificate in environmental studies or becoming LEED certified. Many universities and associations offer this and it will help you tremendously with this year's home design trends.

Top Green Jobs in 2011 #4: Mass Transit

Mass transit could be seeing a lot of money this year as cities and towns attempt to become commuter friendly. The U.S. federal government has already been on record saying that it wants to see increased investment in transit and infrastructure, meaning it could get about $60 billion in the next few years.

Top Green Jobs in 2011 #5: Electric Car Manufacturing

More and more companies are coming out with electric car models. Electric cars have become the icon of the future of cars and green technology to come. People are getting tired of paying for oil and the advances in technology coupled with the popularity of these cars is going to make for some serious car growth sooner rather than later.

Many of these jobs require further education and technical training. For a complete list of training programs across the United States read The Green Market's Searchable Environmental Education Resources.

Sources:

The Daily Green

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