The document discusses green energy technical education programs in Texas. It outlines several consortiums and institutes focused on renewable energy education, including the Texas Renewable Energy Education Consortium, Texas Wind Energy Institute, and Nuclear Power Institute. It lists workforce and career technical education courses on topics like wind power, nuclear power, green building, automotive alternative fuels, and fuel cells. It notes that "green jobs" can include direct occupations, support occupations, implied occupations, and others across various industries involved in green energy and sustainability. It emphasizes the importance of investing wisely in workforce education to support Texas' clean energy future.

1. “ Green Energy” Technical Education in Texas Michael A. Bettersworth Associate Vice Chancellor Texas State Technical College Texas Energy Future: Clean Power and Green Jobs Texas State Capitol, February 18, 2009

2. Texas Renewable Energy Education Partnerships

9. Texas Wind Power WECM Courses Wind Power WECM Courses Introduction to Wind Energy Wind Business Wind Power Delivery System Wind Turbine Materials and Electro-Mechanical Equipment Wind Turbine Troubleshooting and Repair

13. Texas Nuclear Power WECM Courses Nuclear Power WECM Courses Personnel and Environmental Monitoring Radiation Biophysics Radiation Physics Radiation Protection I Radiation Protection II Radiation Protection III Radioactive Waste Disposal and Management Radiological Emergencies Special Topics in Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician Cooperative Education - Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician

14. Texas Green Building WECM Courses Green Building WECM Courses Advanced Residential Building Science and Systems Advanced Residential Mechanical Systems Energy Rating Systems for Homes Fundamentals of Residential Building Science Green Building Green Rating Systems for Homes Onsite Power Generation and Renewable Energy Residential Building Performance Consulting Residential Energy Conservation Codes Residential Environmental Quality Residential Lighting, Appliances, and Plug Loads Residential Mechanical Systems Residential Retrofit Strategies Residential Verification and Rating Sustainable Neighborhood Development

15. Additional Green Jobs WECM Courses Other “Green Jobs” WECM Courses Automotive Alternative Fuels Driveability and Repair Technician Alternative Fuels Vehicle Technician (CNG/LPG) Automotive Alternative Fuels Energy Management Fuel Cell and Alternative/Renewable Energy Fuel Cell Basic Operations and Maintenance Fuel Cell Equipment and Systems Fuel Cell Installation, Commissioning, and Maintenance Fuel Cell Mechanics Fuel Cell Principles, Components, and Controls Energy Inspectors (ACC Developing) Hybrid Vehicles (Taught within Automotive) Geothermal (Taught within HVAC)

16. Considerations when Defining “Green Jobs”

17. “Green Jobs” can be… Direct Occupations Support Occupations Implied Occupations Manufacturers Parts Supplier Telecommuters Operators Transportation Public Transit Service & Support Grid Expansion HVAC Installers Retailers Wind Turbine Instructors Health Information Specialist

18. Investing Wisely in Workforce Education

19. Investing Wisely in Workforce Education

21. “ Green Energy” Technical Education in Texas Michael A. Bettersworth Associate Vice Chancellor Texas State Technical College Texas Energy Future: Clean Power and Green Jobs Texas State Capitol, February 18, 2009

22. Texas Renewable Energy Technician Awards Program College Wind Turbine Amarillo College Clarendon College South Plains College TSTC West Texas Solar / Photovoltaic Austin Community College TSTC Waco Green Building Cedar Valley Community College Nuclear Power/Radiation Safety Brazosport TSTC Waco Wharton County Junior College Electrical Power Houston Community College South Plains College Fuel Cell TSTC Waco