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Your Guide to a Career in Green Building in Detroit

Your guide to a career in green building in Detroit

EL CENTRAL by EL CENTRAL
May 18, 2023
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The outlook for green building careers is bright, driven by interest in sustainability and climate change mitigation. The sector is expected to add 114,300 jobs over the next decade. Darius Fells, a 32-year-old Harper Woods resident, found a satisfying career in the green building industry as an energy specialist at Detroit-based Walker-Miller Energy Services. The rapidly expanding field offers continuous learning and growth opportunities.

Fells started at Walker-Miller in 2016, visiting customers’ homes to recommend energy-saving solutions and performing simple retrofits. After completing professional certifications, he was promoted to energy auditor, now conducting in-depth analyses of homes to identify safety issues and energy-saving opportunities.

“Each house is a different system,” he said. “It’s like our bodies. Everybody has a body, but how they react is different. … I investigate everywhere I can to make this house as safe, healthy, and efficient as possible.”

Fells’ work positively impacts the environment and clients like Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency. Steve Cato, the agency’s director of community development, sees the collaboration as a “collective win.”

Fells hopes to train others to become energy auditors, recognizing the field’s constant growth and improvement. The green building sector offers numerous entry-level career opportunities with significant potential for advancement in Metro Detroit and beyond. 

Fells hopes to train others to become energy auditors eventually. “I definitely see opportunities to advance,” he said. “The energy field is always growing, so there’s always room to improve.” If you’re thinking about following in Fells’ footsteps, the green building sector offers numerous entry-level career opportunities with significant potential for advancement in Metro Detroit and beyond. In this community guide, we’ll dig into some common questions about this growing field.

What is a green building job?
Green building jobs involve building or upgrading infrastructure while reducing environmental impacts, often improving building quality, air quality, health, safety, and comfort for occupants. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics defines green jobs as producing goods or services that benefit the environment, conserve natural resources, or make businesses’ processes more environmentally friendly.

Green building careers include reducing air pollution or water usage, improving water quality, installing solar power infrastructure, lead abatement, energy audits, and more. Skilled tradespeople like electricians, HVAC technicians, and carpenters are in high demand.

Green building jobs can also involve marketing, sales, and business development. Tim Skrotzki, a senior market development lead for the
environmental justice nonprofit Elevate, notes that technical skills aren’t always necessary.

David Gard, executive director of the Michigan Energy Efficiency Contractors Association, emphasizes that green building jobs allow people to live out their values and positively impact issues like climate change.

What’s the outlook for careers in green building?
The outlook for green building careers is bright, driven by interest in sustainability and climate change mitigation. The sector is expected to add 114,300 jobs over the next decade. Major legislation like the IRA will increase green jobs, with an estimated 537,000 jobs a year created over the next decade, including 95,000 in energy-efficient and electrified buildings.

Green building jobs are growing rapidly in Michigan, with over 113,000 clean energy jobs, 22% in construction. The state’s MI Healthy Climate Plan aims for 100% carbon neutrality by 2050, further driving green job demand.

There’s a current lack of workers for green building jobs. Skilled trade shortages are expected to continue as baby boomers retire and younger generations pursue college degrees. This industry demands more workers, from entry-level to experienced technicians.

“I’m certain that in 2023 we’re not going to find enough workers,” Tim Skrotzki, a senior market development lead for the environmental justice nonprofit Elevate and community energy consultant for Michigan Energy Options. said.”We all know it. The weatherization programs know it. The solar industry knows it.

Green building employers aim to hire people of color, who are underrepresented in the clean energy sector but disproportionately affected by climate change and environmental issues. Efforts are being made to ensure underserved communities have a solid footing in this space.

How can I get started in a green building career?

To start a green building career, explore certifications, training programs, and educational options. Some are free, and many cater to underrepresented groups. Options include:

  1. LEED credentials from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  2. Certifications from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), focusing on solar energy.
  3. Certificates and certifications from the nonprofit Building Performance Institute (BPI), concentrating on residential energy auditing and upgrade work.
  4. Free training in energy-efficient weatherization processes through Michigan’s Weatherization Assistance Program.
  5. Lead abatement certifications and scholarships from the state of Michigan’s website.
  6. Walker-Miller Energy Services’ Energy Efficiency Academy, an eight-week paid program.
  7. Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s Rise Up Scholarship, offering free entry-level solar industry training.
  8. Green Door Initiative’s Environmental Technician Career Worker Training Program.
  9. Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency’s Growing Green Jobs Training Program.
  10. Michigan AFL-CIO‘s Workforce Development Institute’s apprenticeship programs.

Local trade schools, community colleges, and universities also offer a variety of green building job training options:

  • The Detroit-based Emerging Industries Training Institute is a vocational school that offers a course designed to prepare newcomers for renewable and solar energy apprenticeships.
  • The Wayne County Community College District offers a two-year certificate program in renewable energy, particularly on solar panel installation.
  • Henry Ford College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in energy technology and HVAC.
  • Macomb Community College offers a two-year Construction Technology – Renewable Energy Specialist certificate program.
  • Wayne State University (WSU) offers a two-year Master of Science in alternative energy technology.
  • The Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium offers a list of energy industry training opportunities at high schools, community
    colleges, and universities across Michigan.

What green building jobs are available right now?
Green building jobs are available across various skill sets and interests. Solar power, energy auditing, and basic trades like HVAC and electricians are in high demand. The solar photovoltaic installation sector is predicted to proliferate, adding 6,100 jobs between 2020 and 2030.

Entry-level positions offer promising pathways for career advancement. For instance, start as a solar assembler or installer ($28,640/year), progress to an electrician with solar expertise ($47,180/year), and eventually become a solar installation contractor ($85,360/year). Explore career maps from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council for more examples of opportunities in green
building, solar, and climate control technology fields.

What options are available for starting my own green building business?
There’s a need for new employers in the green building sector. To start your own green building business, consider these resources:

  1. Michigan Small Business Development Center: Offers free classes, programs, and services for new business owners.
  2. Elevate’s Contractor Accelerator Program: Helps remove barriers for developing contractors, lasts six to eight weeks, and has been held in Detroit and other Midwest cities.
  3. Michigan Energy Efficiency Contractors Association: Provides advocacy and a network of peers to share best practices and mentor newcomers.
  4. Michigan Minority Contractors Association: Offers advocacy and educational resources for minority-owned contracting businesses.
  5. Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council: Provides advocacy, education, and networking for Michigan’s advanced energy industry.

National organizations include:

  1. National Association of Black Women in Construction: Offers networking and advocates for contracting opportunities for Black female contractors.
  2. Black Owners of Solar Services: Advocates for African-American professionals in the solar space.
  3. Advancing Women in Energy: Offers networking, education, and mentoring for women in energy careers.

This is one in a series of Climate Guide reprints originally published by Planet Detroit (planetdetroit. org). Planet Detroit provides weekly updates that focus on explanatory, solutions-based, and investigative reporting about environmental issues in Detroit and Michigan. This Planet Detroit Climate Guide was made possible with the generous support of the GM Foundation.

Patrick Dunn has written for national publications including The A.V. Club and Paste, as well as a slew of Michigan-based publications. Patrick graduated from Wayne State University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He lives in Ann Arbor. When he’s not pitching, editing, or writing stories, he can usually be found at the movies or in the woods.

Una guía para hacer carrera en la construcción ecológica en Detroit

La perspectiva para las carreras en construcción ecológica son brillantes, impulsadas por el
interés en la sostenibilidad y la mitigación del cambio climático. Se espera que el sector agregue 114,300 puestos de trabajo durante la próxima década.

Darius Fells, residente de Harper Woods por 32 años, ha encontrado una carrera satisfactoria en la industria de la construcción ecológica, como especialista en energía en Walker-Miller Energy Services, con sede en Detroit, un campo en rápida expansión que ofrece aprendizaje continuo y oportunidades de crecimiento.

Fells inició su trabajo en Walker-Miller en 2016, haciendo visitas a los hogares, para dar recomendaciones de ahorro energético y llevar a cabo modificaciones simples. Después de terminar con su certificado profesional, fue ascendido a auditor energético y actualmente realiza análisis profundos de los hogares para identificar problemas de seguridad y oportunidades de ahorro de energía.

“Cada casa es un sistema diferente…Es como nuestro cuerpo, todo el mundo tiene un cuerpo, pero la forma en que reaccionan es diferente… Investigo todo lo que puedo para hacer que la casa sea lo más segura, saludable y eficiente posible” comentó.

El trabajo de Fells tiene un impacto positivo en el medio ambiente y en clientes como la Agencia de Acción Comunitaria Metropolitana de Wayne. Steve Cato, Director de Desarrollo Comunitario de la organización, ve la contribución como una “victoria colectiva”.

Fells espera capacitar a otros para que se conviertan en auditores de energía, reconociendo el constante crecimiento y mejora del campo. El sector de la construcción ecológica ofrece numerosas oportunidades profesionales desde el comienzo, con un potencial significativo en el avance del Metro Detroit.

“Definitivamente veo oportunidades para avanzar… El campo de la energía siempre está creciendo, por lo que siempre hay espacio para mejorar” afirmó.

El sector de la construcción ecológica ofrece numerosas oportunidades profesionales y en esta guía comunitaria, se profundizarán las respuestas a algunas preguntas comunes, sobre este campo en crecimiento.

¿Qué es un trabajo en la industria de la construcción sostenible?
Los trabajos en construcción ecológica involucran la edificación y mejora de infraestructuras, mientras se reducen los impactos ambientales, comúnmente al perfeccionar la calidad de la construcción también se impacta la calidad del aire, la salud, la seguridad y la comodidad de los habitantes. La Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales de EE. UU. define los empleos verdes como la producción de bienes o servicios que benefician al medio ambiente, conservan los recursos naturales o hacen que los procesos comerciales sean más amigables con el medio ambiente.

Las profesiones en construcción ecológica, incluyen la reducción de la contaminación del aire, la mejora de la calidad del agua, instalación de infraestructura de energía solar, reducción de plomo, auditorías de energía y más. Los electricistas, técnicos de HVAC y carpinteros tienen una gran demanda en este sector.

Los trabajos de construcción ecológica, pueden involucrar mercadeo, ventas y desarrollo comercial. Tim Skrotzki, líder sénior de desarrollo de mercado, para la ONG de justicia ambiental Elevate, señala que las habilidades técnicas no siempre son necesarias.

David Gard, Director Ejecutivo de la Asociación de Contratistas de Eficiencia Energética de Michigan, enfatiza que los trabajos de construcción ecológica les permiten a las personas vivir sus valores e impactar positivamente en problemas como el cambio climático.

¿Cuál es la perspectiva para los trabajos en construcción ecológica?
Hay un panorama muy positivo, impulsado por el interés en la sostenibilidad y la mitigación del cambio climático. Se espera que el sector agregue 114,300 puestos de trabajo durante la próxima década. La legislación IRA aumentará los empleos verdes, con un estimado de 537,000 empleos al año durante la próxima década, incluidos 95,000 en edificios electrificados de bajo consumo de energía.

Los trabajos de construcción ecológica están creciendo rápidamente en Michigan, con más de 113,000 trabajos en energía limpia, 22% en construcción. El MI Healthy Climate Plan del estado tiene como objetivo lograr el Carbono Neutro para 2050, lo que impulsará aún más la demanda de empleos verdes.

Hay una carencia de empleados para los trabajos de construcción ecológica. Se espera que la escasez de personal calificado continúe a medida que los baby boomers (nacidos entre 1946-1964) se jubilen y las generaciones más jóvenes obtengan títulos universitarios. Esta industria exige más trabajadores, desde principiantes hasta técnicos experimentados.

“Estoy seguro de que en 2023 no encontraremos suficientes trabajadores… Todos lo sabemos. Los programas de climatización lo saben. La industria solar lo sabe” comentó Tim Skrotzki, líder sénior de Desarrollo de Mercado para la ONG de justicia ambiental Elevate y consultor de energía comunitaria en Michigan Energy Options.

Los empleadores de construcción verde tienen como objetivo contratar a más personas de color, que están subrepresentadas en el sector, pero que se ven afectadas de manera desproporcionada por el cambio climático y los problemas ambientales. Se están realizando esfuerzos para garantizar que las comunidades desatendidas tengan mayor participación en este espacio.

¿Cómo puedo iniciarme en una carrera de construcción ecológica?

Para comenzar, explore certificaciones, programas de capacitación y opciones educativas. Algunas son gratis, y muchas atienden a grupos subrepresentados. Las opciones incluyen:

  1. Credenciales LEED del U.S. Green Building Council.
  2. Certificaciones de la North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), enfoque en las energías renovables.
  3. Certificaciones de la ONG Building Performance Institute (BPI), que se concentran en auditorías de energía residencial y trabajos de actualización.
  4. Capacitación gratuita en procesos de climatización energéticamente eficientes a través del Programa
    de Asistencia para Climatización de Michigan
    .
  5. Certificaciones de reducción de plomo y becas en el sitio web del estado de Michigan. 
  6. Walker-Miller Energy Services’ Energy Efficiency Academy, programa pagado de capacitación de 8 semanas.
  7. Beca Rise Up, de la Asociación de Energía Renovable del Medio Oeste, que ofrece capacitación
    gratuita para principiantes en la industria solar.
  8. Iniciativa Green Door del Programa de Formación de Trabajadores de la Carrera Técnico Ambiental.
  9. Programa Growing Green Jobs Training de la Agencia de Acción Comunitaria Metropolitana de Wayne.
  10. Programas de aprendizaje del Instituto de Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral de la AFL-CIO de
    Michigan.

Local trade schools, community colleges, and universities also offer a variety of green building job training options:

  • El Instituto de Capacitación de Industrias Emergentes de Detroit es una escuela vocacional que ofrece un curso diseñado para preparar a los principiantes en el aprendizaje de la energía renovable y solar.
  • La Universidad del Distrito Comunitario del Condado de Wayne ofrece un programa de certificación de dos años en energía renovable, particularmente en la instalación de paneles solares.
  • La Universidad Henry Ford ofrece un título de Técnico en Ciencias Aplicadas en tecnología energética y HVAC.
  • La Universidad Comunitaria de Macomb, ofrece un Certificado de Especialización en Energía
    Renovable y Tecnología de la Construcción de dos años.
  • La Universidad de Wayne (WSU) ofrece una Maestría en Ciencias de dos años en Tecnología de lasenergías alternativas.
  • El Consorcio de Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral de Energía de Michigan ofrece una lista de
    oportunidades de capacitación en la industria de la energía en escuelas secundarias, universidades comunitarias y universidades públicas y privadas de todo Michigan.

¿Qué trabajos de construcción ecológica están disponibles en este momento?
Los trabajos de construcción ecológica están disponibles para las distintas habilidades e intereses. La energía solar, auditoría energética y oficios básicos como HVAC y electricistas tienen una gran demanda. Se prevé que el sector de las instalaciones solares fotovoltaicas prolifere, añadiendo 6.100 puestos de trabajo entre 2020 y 2030.

Los puestos de nivel inicial ofrecen vías prometedoras para el avance profesional. Por ejemplo, un ensamblador de paneles solares ($28,640/año) que escale a electricista con experiencia en energía solar ($47,180/año) y eventualmente se conviérta en un contratista de instalación solar ($85,360/año). Explore las diferentes carreras del Consejo Interestatal de Energía Renovable para ver más ejemplos de oportunidades en los campos de tecnología para el control climático, energía solar y construcción ecológica.

¿Qué opciones hay disponibles para iniciar mi propio negocio de construcción ecológica?
Existe la necesidad de nuevos empleadores en el sector de la construcción ecológica. Para iniciar su propio negocio de construcción ecológica, considere estos recursos:

  1. Michigan Small Business Development Center: ofrece clases, programas y servicios gratuitos para nuevos propietarios de empresas.
  2. Elevate’s Contractor Accelerator Program: ayuda a eliminar las barreras para los contratistas
    en desarrollo, tiene una duración de seis a ocho semanas y se lleva a cabo en Detroit y otras ciudades del Medio Oeste.
  3. Michigan Energy Efficiency Contractors Association: Brinda apoyo y una red profesional
    para compartir las mejores prácticas y asesorar a los principiantes.
  4. Michigan Minority Contractors Association: ofrece recursos educativos y de defensa para
    empresas contratistas propiedad de minorías.
  5. Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council: Brinda apoyo, educación y creación de
    redes para la industria energética avanzada de Michigan.

Las organizaciones nacionales incluyen:

  1. National Association of Black Women in Construction: Offers networking and advocates for contracting opportunities for Black female contractors.
  2. Black Owners of Solar Services: Ofrece redes y aboga por oportunidades
    de contratación para contratistas mujeres negras.
  3. Advancing Women in Energy: ofrece redes, educación y tutoría para mujeres en carreras relacionadas a la energía.
Los oficiales de AGI Construction Tanya Saldivar-Ali, left, and Luis Ali, a la derecha, lideran el desarrollo del Design Build Green Hub, cuya misión es crear comunidades sostenibles en Detroit. Vea la historia de portada
de EL CENTRAL Hispanic News del 2 de marzo de 2023 y detroitdesign- buildgreenhub.com
 Los oficiales de AGI Construction Tanya Saldivar-Ali, left, and Luis Ali, a la derecha, lideran el desarrollo del Design Build Green Hub, cuya misión es crear comunidades sostenibles en Detroit. Vea la historia de portada de EL CENTRAL Hispanic News del 2 de marzo de 2023 y detroitdesign- buildgreenhub.com

Esta guía climática de Planet Detroit ha sido posible gracias al generoso apoyo de la Fundación GM. 

Traducción por Carmen Elena Luna.

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