California Center for Sustainable Energy

Opportunities In Green-Collar Job Boom

America’s Longest-Running National Solar Conference Coming to San Diego May 3-8, 2008; Attendance Expected to Double In Light of Unprecedented Oil Prices &
Economic Uncertainty of Traditional Employment Bases

WHAT:

More than 175 of the world’s leading experts on solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable energy technologies will help thousands of industry professionals, educators and job seekers “Catch the Clean Tech Wave” at SOLAR 2008 May 3-8 in San Diego, CA.

Presented by the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society, SOLAR 2008 offers workshops, presentations, technical papers, tours, and demonstrations to help individuals and institutions across all business and academic strata identify industry trends, network and discover how to get involved with the practical and professional opportunities this clean, high-growth, trillion dollar industry provides. The renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors currently generate 8.5 million jobs in the U.S. and this is forecasted to as many as 40 million green-collar jobs by 2030

WHO:

Headliners include Senator Gary Hart (author, strategist & former Presidential candidate); Jigar Shah (Chief Strategy Office, SunEdison); Van Jones (national expert on green collar jobs); Chris Paine (Director, Who Killed the Electric Car); Julie Blunden (Vice President, SunPower); Molly Tirpak Sterkel (Manager, California Solar Initiative); and Edward Mazria (international expert of passive solar energy). See full list of expert contributors at: www.solar2008.org

Industry professionals, builders, architects, public officials, business owners, installers, academics, students, home owners, environmentalists, human resources professionals, career changers, and the general public can all benefit from this event. American Solar Energy Society, the nonprofit dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy and energy efficiency across the U.S., produces this conference each year. A cornerstone of the conference will be the first public release of groundbreaking policy recommendations to tackle climate change, increase energy security, and boost the U.S. economy.

SIGNIFICANCE:

As U.S. Presidential candidates tout the importance of green collar jobs to help stimulate the economy and as businesses, public agencies and consumers at large struggle with unprecedented energy prices, solar energy is poised to power the next job boom in America. Now in its 37th year, this industry-leading conference series offers cutting insights on emerging trends, technological breakthroughs, industry perspective with tier-one counsel and connections to help individuals power America’s next trillion dollar industry.

WHERE:

San Diego, CA, at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center,
500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, California 92108. www.towncountry.com
For more information or to register for SOLAR 2008 visit: www.solar2008.org

NOTE TO EDITORS:

Passes are available for credentialed print, broadcast and online media and publishers by contacting Neal Lurie at 303.443.3130 x105 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . SOLAR 2008 offers exceptional photo & video opportunities during the solar expo setup on Friday, May 2, the public expo on May 3-4 and May 2-8 at homes and businesses serving as examples of the successes of the California Solar Initiative, the Governor’s $2.1 billion program to incent businesses, home owners and public agencies to deploy solar technology. Headline presenters will be available for interviews by appointment throughout the conference.

About the American Solar Energy Society :

Founded in 1954, American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S. ASES organizes and presents SOLAR 2008, leads the ASES National Solar Tour, and publishes SOLAR TODAY magazine. Learn more at: www.ases.org
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