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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Action heroes may one day be based on solar energy technicians like Luke
Spangenburg. Thanks to the Santa Fe Community College’s Solar Energy
Certificate program, Luke will be scaling walls and climbing onto
rooftops to bring clean, renewable energy to American homes and
businesses everywhere. He is already well on his way to gaining the
skills required to join this rapidly expanding green job sector. In
2009, the solar industry supported 17,000 new jobs in the United States.
Now that’s a lot of heroes!
DIG DEEPER
- To learn more about the Santa Fe Community College’s Certificate
program in solar energy and other sustainability training programs,
please visit their website.
- To calculate how much you could save by installing a solar energy system at your home or business, visit this site.
- To learn about your State’s residential and commercial alternative energy rebate programs by clicking here!
- Solar energy systems are a great source of clean, renewable energy.
But if your home’s utility company is using coal-fired power plants,
then reduce your bills by reducing your energy demands. Learn more about
all types of energy-conservation tips and strategies.
- Despite the Great Recession of 2009, the U.S. solar industry had its
best year ever. For more facts and figures on the U.S. solar industry,
visit the Solar Industry Year in Review 2009.
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