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The School of Energy Economics, Policy and Commerce within the Collins College of Business at The University of Tulsa seeks candidates for a full-time faculty position in energy business operations and management starting January 1, 2018. The successful applicant will teach face-to-face and online courses in the College’s undergraduate and graduate energy business programs, pursue a productive research portfolio in energy business, broadly defined, and engage in appropriate professional and service activities.
Requirements Candidates should possess a terminal degree (PhD, DBA, JD) in a discipline directly related to energy business (e.g., management, accounting, economics, finance, engineering, or geoscience) from an AACSB accredited university. Formal academic training at the undergraduate level in engineering, geoscience, business, economics, energy management, or energy commerce is highly desirable. In addition, candidates must possess direct day-to-day operational experience within an energy company. ABD’s close to completion will be considered if they have the requisite industry background, but preference will be given to candidates who have completed all requirements for the Ph.D., have an established record of quality teaching and research along with industry expertise, plus command of the latest instructional technology. Individuals with one or more post-baccalaureate degrees and significant experience leading and managing energy organizations at the executive level will also be considered. Candidates must also:
A professional and/or academic specialty in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
Candidates with experience in various sectors of the energy industry will be considered, but the ideal candidate will have worked in multiple sectors, one of which must be oil and gas. One or more professional certifications by a professional energy-related organization would be an added plus (e.g., American Association of Professional Landmen, Association of Energy Engineers, Global Association of Risk Professionals). Consistent with the expectations of an accredited, nationally-ranked College of Business, the successful applicant will be expected to pursue an active program of research and outreach in her/his area of specialization leading to publications and industry recognition, and to engage in service activities for the University, profession, and community. Excellent opportunities exist to collaborate with existing energy-focused faculty within the School of Energy Economics, Policy and Commerce and across the University of Tulsa, and with individuals connected to the numerous local and state energy communities and organizations. The College, University, and Local Community The Collins College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, which maintains the highest standards for business schools in the world, and has been named one of the top undergraduate business schools by Bloomberg Businessweek and Princeton Review. Home to approximately 750 undergraduate business students and 250 graduate business students, the College has four academic units and approximately 45 business faculty positions. Degree offerings include the BS in Business Administration (BSBA), with specializations in a number of business disciplines including energy management, BS in International Business & Language (BSIBL), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Accounting (MAcc), Master of Science in Global Energy (MSGE), online Master of Energy Business (MEB), Master of Science in Finance (MSF), and Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA). An R2 doctoral-granting university, the University of Tulsa is the oldest private educational institution in Oklahoma, with an endowment of approximately $1 billion. Total enrollment is approximately 4,600 students, distributed among five colleges: Collins College of Business, College of engineering & Natural Sciences, Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences, Oxley College of Health Science and the College of Law. U.S. News & World Report ranks The University of Tulsa 83rd among national doctoral universities out of nearly 1,400 colleges and universities. Seventy-four percent of TU’s freshman class graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and the mean ACT score of incoming freshman in fall 2016 was 30. Additional information about TU and the Collins College of Business may be found at https://utulsa.edu/business. Tulsa has a population of just over 930,000 across its combined metropolitan statistical area and a cost-of-living index of 85%, making it one of the most affordable and livable cities in the United States. Located in the rolling Osage Hills of northeastern Oklahoma, the City has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with numerous cultural opportunities including two major art museums, professional resident opera, ballet, symphony, and theater companies, and exceptional medical, recreational, and business facilities. In addition, the City boasts a strong emphasis on quality of life. Tulsa International Airport is serviced by most major airlines, including American, Delta, United, and Southwest Airlines. Both the University of Tulsa and the business community of Tulsa have an historic energy focus due to their close and continued association with the US and international oil and gas industry. Tulsa is home to numerous organizations and companies focused on oil and gas exploration, production, processing, and transportation, many of which have strong partnerships with TU.  The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located in beautiful Golden, Colorado, is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an energy future for the nation that is environmentally and economically sustainable.
Director’s Postdoctoral Fellowship NREL is proud to announce the NREL Director’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The fellowships are designed to attract the next generation of exceptionally qualified scientists and engineers with outstanding talent and credentials in renewable energy research and related disciplines. One of the fellowship positions is named the Nozik Fellowship, in recognition of Emeritus Senior Research Fellow Dr. Arthur J. Nozik and his outstanding scientific contributions to renewable energy. Apply to participate in transformational research in the following areas: Bioenergy, wind technology, wave and tidal power, marine energy, electricity resources and building systems, solar, geothermal, photovoltaics, basic energy science, physics, computational science, hydrogen technologies, transportation technologies and systems, biosciences, strategic energy analysis, systems engineering and program integration, power systems engineering, micro-grid technology, and data modeling. Fellowship Details • Applicants will be selected based on eligibility, program expectations, publications, and research proposals. • Successful candidates will have completed a PhD within two years and will serve a two-year term. • Includes a premium salary rate, additional funding for conferences/presentations, competitive benefits package, and relocation (for moves greater than 50 miles from NREL). Eligibility Highly qualified postdocs with a record of superior academic performance; demonstrated research and academic accomplishments in renewable energy technologies; and extraordinary scientific research abilities are encouraged to apply. Requirements: • All Ph.D. requirements completed prior to appointment and be at an early point in a promising career of world-class research and leadership in the appropriate discipline • Full-time commitment to an NREL research program to extend through the duration of the fellowship • NREL researcher/mentor's nomination application for submission to the Postdoctoral Research Review Committee. Program Expectations Successful applicants will meet the same legal requirements required of all NREL employees. Additional expectations for the fellowship program include: • Proposed research scheduled to meet the laboratory's overall research needs • Annual performance evaluation progress reports • Mid-term evaluation/research expectations by mentor and center director • Final report due at fellowship conclusion to include: an abstract of the research conducted and copies of publications resulting from the research. How to Apply Applications Due: September 1 for October 2017 Fellowship For additional information: www.nrel.gov/careers/directors-fellowship.html Questions about the Director’s Fellowship? Contact directorfellowship@nrel.gov EEO Policy / E-Verify NREL's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. NREL is a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.  JOB DESCRIPTION:
MANAGING DIRECTOR, REGULATORY TEAM Vote Solar is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to bringing solar energy into the mainstream. We are in search of a Managing Director of our growing Regulatory Team. This senior-level position will provide visionary external leadership and productive internal management to our team of rate design and grid modernization experts. POSITION DESCRIPTION Vote Solar seeks an ambitious leader and manager to direct Vote Solar’s growing Regulatory Team. This senior position entails thought-leadership in shaping Vote Solar’s regulatory strategy, effective personnel management in getting those solutions implemented (via regulatory venues and national thought leadership forums), and sharing our work and vision with a wide audience. This position will report to the Executive Director and will be part of the Senior Management team. The position will manage Vote Solar’s program areas of 1) net metering and rate design, and 2) grid modernization and the integration of high levels of renewable energy on the grid. We are looking for a leader that can excel at the following:
This is a senior level position at Vote Solar, with the potential to play a significant role in shaping the future of renewable energy in America. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or above in a related field. Candidates should have at least seven years of relevant work experience in regulatory processes, and at least three years of experience managing a team. Technical expertise in utility rate design or grid integration is a plus, but at a minimum the candidate should have a deep understanding of the current state of play on rate design issues and grid integration work around the country. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Strong analytic skills; ability to write well for regulatory and general audiences; knowledge of electricity markets, operations, regulations, and legal framework; experience with interconnection procedures, utility ratemaking, and grid operation practices; understanding of solar technologies, performance characteristics and market structures; the ability to identify the roots of a problem and craft creative solutions; demonstrated ability to turn complex regulatory issues into clear public campaigns; leadership qualities as well as ability to manage teams. The ideal candidate is a serious energy wonk who has the charisma, managerial and communication skills to help shape and share Vote Solar’s regulatory strategy. Vote Solar’s organizational culture values humor, kindness, and respect in interpersonal relationships; working hard and effectively; and a commitment to the cause. POSITION DETAILS We have a strong preference for Vote Solar’s Oakland headquarters. That said, the work location is flexible and alternate arrangements may be considered. Salary commensurate with experience and training. Excellent benefits. TO APPLY Please send letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@votesolar.org. Please describe your qualifications to perform the activities described above. Vote Solar is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. https://votesolar.org/  Energy Efficiency Proposal and Copywriter
Organization For nearly 30 years, Seventhwave has grown steadily in size and scope. We advance powerful strategies for real energy savings through engineering, education and research. Seventhwave manages award winning utility programs that inspire commercial building owners, developers and design teams to achieve deeper reductions in energy use. We produce energy education programs that inspire more than 7,800 professionals annually to invest in technologies and approaches that reduce energy use and make buildings better for people. We research new and market-ready technologies to discover missed opportunities, verify savings and establish best practices. Position summary Seventhwave is looking for an experienced writer and editor. The right person will be self-motivated, comfortable working across interdisciplinary teams and committed to excellence. The right person will demonstrate superior project management and writing skills, backed by significant proposal and grant writing experience. The right person will be agile, flexible, and collaborative. The ideal person will have enthusiasm for energy efficiency, know the difference between sentence case and title case, and care about parallel construction. If you like working toward a common goal with other passionate, smart, talented people, you will love this job. Key Responsibilities
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Salary Commensurate with experience. About Seventhwave Seventhwave advances economic and environmental sustainability through research, engineering and education. A trusted nonprofit source of expertise, Seventhwave was founded in 1989 and has 45 employees—36 in our Madison office and nine in Chicago. Qualifications include field research to boost energy program savings; market research and characterization; energy program design, implementation and evaluation; and education for building professionals. We provide a challenging, stimulating work environment that prizes collaboration and work-life balance. Seventhwave’s culture is rigorous, innovative and values-driven. Our salaries are competitive with the private sector. Seventhwave provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest or conviction record or any other basis provided by applicable law.  Energy Efficiency Program Manager
Announcement Make an impact! Seventhwave seeks a program manager to expand an award-winning utility program that inspires commercial, multifamily and institutional building owners, developers and design teams to achieve deeper reductions in energy use. The position will be based in Chicago and will support implementation of the ComEd Energy Efficiency New Construction program. Seventhwave’s culture is technically rigorous, innovative and values-driven. We are a nonprofit organization committed to economic and environmental sustainability. Our salaries are competitive with the private sector. If you are a self-motivated individual comfortable working across interdisciplinary teams, committed to excellence, have great communication skills, and at least five years of energy efficiency program management experience, you could be the right fit for this position. Position summary Seventhwave is seeking an experienced manager with background in energy efficiency program design, implementation and technical assistance. ComEd’s energy efficiency program for commercial new construction is expanding in several areas. The ideal candidate must be agile, flexible, and creative. We are looking for an excellent project manager with program implementation experience. A solid technical background in engineering or commercial building design practices is a plus. This position will help us maintain an excellent client relationship, manage day to day operations of the program, generate required reporting, oversee contracts and subcontracts, ensure the program’s key performance indicators are met, manage the program budget, facilitate coordination across the Seventhwave team, respond quickly to client requests, develop program analytics, and contribute to program design and development activities. This position will also play an important role in generating program implementation business with new utility and government clients. Responsibilities • Develop program strategy and performance metrics to meet utility client goals. • Manage staff activities, including task assignment/delegation, managing to deadlines and ensuring the quality of client deliverables. • Conduct program analytics and suggest programmatic changes to improve performance. • Oversee budgeting and forecasting activities. • Develop and manage relationships with subcontractors, partners, and other industry stakeholders. • Oversee efforts to improve program performance tracking and reporting systems. • Lead contract negotiations with new clients. • Maintain excellent client relationships. • Contribute to Seventhwave’s business development efforts, including proposal-writing, relationship development and public presentations. • Prepare status reports for Seventhwave program director and leadership team. Requirements • BS or BA required; Master’s degree preferred. • 5-10 years of program design and implementation experience. • Proven project management skills including development and execution of project plans, schedules and budgets. • Excellent problem-solving ability. • Experience with meeting contractual obligations and delivering high quality results to clients. • Ability to analyze, manipulate, and present data effectively in reports, presentations and informal communications. • Effective verbal and written communications skills. • Ability to listen and convey information effectively to individuals or groups. • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with others, motivate teams, and maintain good relationships with clients. • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. • Demonstrated connection and commitment to Seventhwave’s mission. • Familiarity with the commercial construction market a plus. Salary Commensurate with experience About Seventhwave Seventhwave is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to advancing innovative strategies for real energy impacts through engineering, education and research. We implement award-winning energy efficiency programs that offer innovative approaches to address today’s energy challenges. Our staff of 45 is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, with another office in Chicago. We provide a challenging, stimulating work environment that prizes collaboration and work-life balance. Seventhwave provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest or conviction record or any other basis provided by applicable law.  Position Description
Title: Executive Director Organizational Description: The Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA), a 33 year old nonprofit corporation, works to make clean energy affordable, and to solve the energy problems of low income people. ECA works at the intersection of income inequality and climate change. The organization has a national reputation for leadership in low income energy services and residential energy efficiency for existing buildings. ECA administers energy efficiency, heating, water conservation, energy education, and housing preservation programs for utilities and government. Together with its citywide network of Neighborhood Energy Centers (NECs) in Philadelphia, and its statewide network of Community Energy Centers in Delaware, ECA serves more than 20,000 low income Philadelphia residents and more than 1,100 Delawareans each year. Its nationally accredited Knight Training Center is the region’s leading building science training center, focusing on energy efficiency and environmental remediation. ECA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, is registered to ISO 9001:2008 and is committed to quality. By improving the energy efficiency of our residential and commercial buildings, and training a diverse workforce for the clean energy industry, ECA is creating a powerful cycle of positive change. Responsibilities: ECA’s Executive Director provides strategic vision and leadership to guide the organization and continue to strengthen the partnerships and alliances upon which its success depends. He or she oversees all aspects of the organization, including finance, human relations, development, information technology, communications, program design, program operation, quality assurance and compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements governing ECA’s work. Primary responsibilities include:
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ECA is an Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Gainesville is seeking two dynamic and experienced individuals to fill two positions in Human Resources: HR Assistant Director and Compensation Manager. Human Resources Assistant Director To be considered for this position you must have: · A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Industrial Management, Public Administration, Industrial – Organizational Psychology, or related field AND Five years of progressively responsible management or supervisory experience in the Human Resources field; OR · An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Compensation Manager To be considered for this position you must have: · A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field AND Five years of progressively responsible professional level experience in classification and compensations utilizing an electronic Human Resources Information System. (HRIS) OR · An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Resources and/or related fields AND Seven years of progressively responsible, professional level experience in class and compensation, utilizing an electronic HRIS Please visit our Job Opportunities page for further details. http://cityofgainesville.org/humanresources/employmentopportunities AA/DFWP/EOE/VP 
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STEM Spark Energy Education News focuses on the latest energy education resources, competitions, and innovations from the Department of Energy (DOE) and highlights an energy technology each month. SHARE this newsletter or sign up here to subscribe! Bioenergy at Department of Energy The U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) forms public and private partnerships to develop and demonstrate technologies for producing cost-competitive transportation fuels, power, and products from non-food biomass resources, such as plant, waste, and algal materials. Within 15 years, the United States has the potential to sustainably produce at least 1 billion tons of biomass annually to power 7 million homes and produce 25% of transportation fuels, while continuing to meet demands for food, feed, industrial uses, and exports according to the 2016 Billion-Ton Report. What is Bioenergy? Bioenergy is a form of renewable energy derived from organic material (biomass) to generate heat and electricity (biopower), transportation fuels (biofuels), and other energy-related bioproducts. Check out the Biomass Basics: The Facts about Bioenergy. What is Biomass? Biomass is any organic material that has stored sunlight in the form of chemical energy. Plants are like warehouses for solar energy. Through photosynthesis, plants collect sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water, and convert it into chemical energy in the form of sugars that are stored in their biomass. This stored energy can be used to generate bioenergy. Watch the Biomass Basics Webinar as a great introduction to biomass and bioenergy! From the Toilet to the Tank - Crude Science Last night’s dinner could be tomorrow’s liquid fuel. Yes, the technology to turn ordinary human waste into biocrude oil is here, thanks to developments at the DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.The technology - called hydrothermal liquefaction - mimics the geological conditions the Earth uses to create crude oil by using high pressure and temperature to achieve in minutes something that takes millions of years. The resulting material is similar to petroleum pumped out of the ground, mixed with a small amount of water and oxygen mixed. This biocrude can then be refined the same way as petroleum. Watch this video and read more. Sign Up! High School BioenergizeME Challenge The 2017 BioenergizeME Infographic Challenge engages 9th-12th grade high school teams to research one of five cross-curricular bioenergy topics and design infographics to share what they have learned through various social media channels. Teams must register no later than Feb. 3, 2017. Watch the Overview of the 2017 BioenergizeME Infographic Challenge Webinar to learn more about the Challenge, including the rules and topic areas. Creating New Biofuels and High Performance Engines Co-Optima is a partnership of BETO, the Vehicle Technologies Office, national laboratories, and the automotive industry to design new fuels and engines together that maximize vehicle performance and fuel efficiency and minimize environmental impacts.One key to realizing all of these benefits together is octane rating. Automakers have long known that boosting the octane rating of fuels can also translate to vehicle performance benefits such as faster acceleration or greater towing capacity. However, car manufacturers must design car engines to utilize the octane benefits of the fuel. Read more here. Biomass to Produce Energy Biomass that is used for bioenergy production is called a feedstock. There are many different types of feedstocks that can be used to generate bioenergy. The Department of Energy is focusing on new technologies to make biofuels and bioenergy from many non-food feed and fiber sources, such as corn cobs and stalks, wood byproducts, municipal waste, and algae. Learn more about the feedstocks that are used for biofuels and more. Success Stories - Aviation Biofuels With funding from BETO, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and industry partner LanzaTech developed a process that provides a sustainable source of renewable jet fuel an offers an innovative solution to industrial waste management. The company’s innovative technology converts industrial waste gases into low-cost, renewable aviation fuel compatible with existing jet engines. LanzaTech has partnered with Virgin Atlantic, Boeing, and many others in the bioenergy industry to complete additional aircraft and engine testing to demonstrate that this aviation renewable fuel can be used on routine commercial flights. Read more here. Expand your Knowledge about Bioenergy The Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework (KDF) is an online collaboration and geospatial analysis tool that allows users to explore and engage in the latest bioenergy research. The KDF serves as a one-stop shop for bioenergy data sets, publications, and collaboration and mapping tools that allow users to comprehensively analyze the economic and environmental impacts of various development options for biomass feedstocks, biorefineries, and infrastructure. Find Bioenergy Resources in your Neighborhood The Energy Information Administration's U.S. Energy Mapping System and related interactive state maps display energy infrastructure (such as piplelines, plants and refineries), energy resources, and population density. Users can analyze and visualize how components of the U.S. energy system are inter-related. Enter your address to find biomass and other energy resources in your neighborhood. Women@Energy - Alison Goss Eng Alison Goss Eng is the program manager for feedstock supply and logistics and advanced algal systems in the Energy Department's Bioenergies Technology Office. Alison guides a diverse research portfolio developing technologies to provide a reliable, affordable and sustainable biomass supply to the growing advanced bioenergy industry. She is also the liaison between the Biomass Research and Development (BRD) Board and the BRD Operations Committee, an interagency collaborative composed of senior decision-makers from federal agencies and the White House. Alison attained her B.S. in Biology, English, and Communications from Guilford College and has her Ph.D. in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences from Purdue University. Alison states that "being able to communicate, both in writing and orally, is critically important to the work that I do". Read more. Energy Challenge Join the challenge! 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We will be sending out monthly newsletter announcements. Share this link with anyone interested in learning more about all the education opportunities and energy technologies at the Department of Energy. --- Source: STEM Spark Newsletter Honored by state Hispanic Chambers of Commerce for supporting supplier diversity LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2016 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) Vice President of Gas Operations Gina Orozco-Mejia on Thursday was honored as a “Latina Corporate Pillar” by the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) for her years championing supplier diversity and for being one of the highest-ranking Latinas at a Fortune 500 company. She was honored at the organization’s 37th annual statewide convention at the Riverside Convention Center. Orozco-Mejia was recently named a vice president at SoCalGas and has the distinction of being the first Latina at an executive level at the company. “I commend the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce on its dedication to pursuing economic growth and to supporting Hispanic entrepreneurs. SoCalGas is committed to helping diverse businesses grow, which is why we are pleased to be a corporate member and supporter of the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and we will continue to support its outstanding work in the community,” Orozco-Mejia said. While CHCC noted that nearly 45 percent of SoCalGas’ contract spending supported female, minority, and service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises, the Latina Corporate Pillar award was meant to honor Orozco-Mejia herself. Established in 1978, the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce represents the interests of more than 800,000 Hispanic-owned businesses throughout the state of California. Orozco-Mejia was recognized at the Latina Empresaria Awards luncheon, which celebrated several Latina businesswomen who have helped other businesses succeed. “We honor distinguished women like Gina Orozco-Mejia – a woman who came to this country from Mexico as a teenager and who triumphed over challenges to become SoCalGas’ first Latina vice president,” said Juan P. Garcia, CHCC’s deputy director. “When she came to this country as a youth, she worked hard to grow fluent in English and she applied herself to math and the sciences and went on to graduate with an engineering degree from Cal State Los Angeles. We applaud Gina’s determination and work ethic, for SoCalGas VP Gina Orozco-Mejia Receives Latina Corporate Pillar Award her leadership and commitment to help other business owners grow and thrive through SoCalGas’ supplier diversity program.” As vice president of gas operations for SoCalGas and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Orozco-Mejia oversees all aspects of gas distribution operations. She has a master’s degree in business administration from Claremont Graduate University and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from California State University, Los Angeles. In 1990, Orozco-Mejia joined SoCalGas as an engineering intern. Over the years, she has held a variety of increasingly responsible roles in engineering, field services, gas system operations, environmental, international development and operations staff. She previously served as director of labor relations, responsible for working with the unions that represent approximately 5,000 SoCalGas employees; director of region operations, responsible for gas distribution, resource management, and engineering and planning and customer services; and director of system operations, responsible for gas control, gas scheduling and transmission system planning. About Southern California Gas Co. Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has been delivering clean, safe and reliable natural gas to its customers for more than 145 years. It is the nation’s largest natural gas distribution utility, providing service to 21.6 million consumers connected through 5.9 million meters in more than 500 communities. The company’s service territory encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles throughout central and Southern California, from Visalia to the Mexican border. SoCalGas is a regulated subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego. ### Contact: Rosa María Santana | SoCalGas 24-Hour Media Hotline: 877.643.2331 | socalgas.com/newsroom | @SoCalGasNews
Energy jobs key to addressing poverty, wage stagnation WASHINGTON, June 7, 2016 – API Executive Vice President Louis Finkel today welcomed a report from Speaker Ryan’s Task Force on Poverty, Opportunity and Upward Mobility and underlined the role the American energy renaissance can play in addressing poverty in America and other economic challenges in the United States. “Pro-energy policy is the best starting point for any plan to reduce poverty in America and turn our still-struggling economy around,” said Finkel. “With average salaries $50,000 higher than other industries and job opportunities across a range of skills and education levels, the oil and natural gas industry offers obvious solutions to disappointing job growth and wage stagnation. “A recent IHS report projects 1.9 million job opportunities in the oil, natural gas and petrochemical industries through 2035, including many for women and minorities. Pro-energy policies that remove the barriers to energy development and infrastructure construction, along with proper education and job training, can help lift Americans out of poverty and create millions of jobs. “We were especially pleased to see the task force report mention the importance of career and technical training. API stands ready to work with leadership to enact legislation to further these goals. We support H.R. 4583, legislation that has been passed by voice vote by the House of Representatives and is included in the House amendment to S. 2012, which would require DOE to prioritize energy and manufacturing jobs and collaboration with states and educational institutions to spread the word about available jobs in the energy and manufacturing sectors.” The IHS report, Minority and Female Employment in the Oil & Natural Gas and Petrochemical Industries, 2015-2035, projects 1.9 million job opportunities in the oil, natural gas and petrochemical industries by 2035. Of those 1.9 million job opportunities: • 707,000 positions—38 percent of the total—are projected to be held by African American and Hispanic workers • More than 290,000 – 16 percent – are projected to go to women • 57 percent are projected to be in blue-collar occupations -- indicating great opportunity for workers with high-school diplomas and some post-secondary training • 32 percent are projected to be in management and professional fields -- including engineering, geoscience and finance API is the only national trade association representing all facets of the oil and natural gas industry, which supports 9.8 million U.S. jobs and 8 percent of the U.S. economy. API’s more than 650 members include large integrated companies, as well as exploration and production, refining, marketing, pipeline, and marine businesses, and service and supply firms. They provide most of the nation’s energy and are backed by a growing grassroots movement of more than 30 million Americans. |
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