Job Outlook - Eastern Iowa Community College District

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With the Midwest’s growing use of Wind Energy, Biofuels and Solar energies, the demand for skilled technicians has increased and is expected to continue growing. With graduates of this program receiving strong electromechanical training, they will be able to seek employment in non-renewable energy related fields as well.

Persons with an
AAS degree in the
renewable energy
field would expect to make
$25,000-35,000 annually.

Photovoltaic technicians
can expect to make
between $15 and
$20 per hour.

Photovoltaic foreman can
expect to make $20 and
$25 per hour*.

*Source: Texas State
Technical College System

A 2007 EICCD survey
of local and regional employers contacted
by EICCD indicated there is need for workers trained in the electromechanical area of the renewable energy industry.

Ethanol, biodiesel and wind are the fastest growing renewable energy industries in Iowa and the Midwest, followed by methane production and solar.

In 2007, the United States increased wind-power capacity by 45%.

According to many surveys, Iowa now ranks third in the entire nation in wind-energy production.

Related Occupational Titles

Electrician
Renewable Energy Technician
Solar Systems Installer
Ethanol Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
Biodiesel Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
Windsmith

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