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* Edward P. Louie and Joshua M. Pearce. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2016.05.016 Retraining Investment for U.S. Transition from Coal to Solar Photovoltaic Employment]. ''Energy Economics''. '''57''',295–302 (2016). doi:10.1016/j.eneco.2016.05.016 [https://www.academia.edu/26372861/Retraining_Investment_for_U.S._Transition_from_Coal_to_Solar_Photovoltaic_Employment free open access pre-print].
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Although coal remains the largest source of electricity in the U.S., a combination of factors is driving a decrease in profitability and employment in the coal-sector. Meanwhile, the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is growing rapidly in the U.S. and generating many jobs that represent employment opportunities for laid off coal workers. In order to determine the viability of a smooth transition from coal to PV-related employment, this paper provides an analysis of the cost to retrain current coal workers for solar photovoltaic industry employment in the U.S. The current coal industry positions are determined, the skill set evaluated and the salaries tabulated. For each type of coal position, the closest equivalent PV position is determined and then the re-training time and investment are quantified. These values are applied on a state-by-state basis for coal producing states employing the bulk of coal workers as a function of time using a reverse seniority retirement program for the current American fleet of coal-powered plants. The results show that a relatively minor investment in retraining would allow the vast majority of coal workers to switch to PV-related positions even in the event of the elimination of the coal industry.


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== Highlights ==


==Highlights==
* Many factors driving decrease in profitability and employment in coal industry
* Many factors driving decrease in profitability and employment in coal industry
* Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is growing rapidly in U.S. creating many jobs
* Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is growing rapidly in U.S. creating many jobs
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* To cover these costs four policy scenarios are considered and their impacts discussed
* To cover these costs four policy scenarios are considered and their impacts discussed


==Abstract==
== Keywords ==


Although coal remains the largest source of electricity in the U.S., a combination of factors is driving a decrease in profitability and employment in the coal-sector. Meanwhile, the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is growing rapidly in the U.S. and generating many jobs that represent employment opportunities for laid off coal workers. In order to determine the viability of a smooth transition from coal to PV-related employment, this paper provides an analysis of the cost to retrain current coal workers for solar photovoltaic industry employment in the U.S. The current coal industry positions are determined, the skill set evaluated and the salaries tabulated. For each type of coal position, the closest equivalent PV position is determined and then the re-training time and investment are quantified. These values are applied on a state-by-state basis for coal producing states employing the bulk of coal workers as a function of time using a reverse seniority retirement program for the current American fleet of coal-powered plants. The results show that a relatively minor investment in retraining would allow the vast majority of coal workers to switch to PV-related positions even in the event of the elimination of the coal industry.
[[employment]]; [[energy industry]]; [[solar photovoltaic]]; [[coal]]; [[jobs]]; [[green jobs]]


==Keywords==
== See also ==
[[employment]]; [[energy industry]]; [[solar photovoltaic]]; [[coal]]; [[jobs]]; [[green jobs]]


==See Also==
* [[Retraining investment for Alberta’s oil and gas workers for green jobs in the solar industry]]
* [[Pearce publications in energy policy and sustainability policy]]
* [[Pearce publications in energy policy and sustainability policy]]
* [[Pearce publications in education for sustainability and green pedagogy]]
* [[Pearce publications in education for sustainability and green pedagogy]]
* [[Educational Pathways to Remote Employment in Isolated Communities]]
* [[Educational Pathways to Remote Employment in Isolated Communities]]
* [http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2016/07/renewable-energy-training-opportunities-for-vets-and-displaced-fossil-energy-workers.html Renewable Energy Training Opportunities for Vets and Displaced Fossil Energy Workers]
* [http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2016/07/renewable-energy-training-opportunities-for-vets-and-displaced-fossil-energy-workers.html Renewable Energy Training Opportunities for Vets and Displaced Fossil Energy Workers]
* ---
* [https://www.forbes.com/sites/energyinnovation/2019/04/22/renewable-energy-job-boom-creating-economic-opportunity-as-coal-industry-slumps/#19364436654b Forbes 2019 update]
== Jobs ==
The Solar Jobs Census 2016 found that solar employment increased by over 51,000 workers, a 25 percent increase over 2015. Overall, the Solar Jobs Census found there were 260,077 solar workers in 2016. Solar industry employment has nearly tripled since the first National Solar Jobs Census was released in 2010.[http://www.thesolarfoundation.org/national/]


* See [[Jobs]]
=== Solar Photovoltaic Specific jobs ===
* [http://solartoday.org/job-board/ Solar Today Jobs Board]
* [http://www.solarenergy.org/careers-job-board/ SEI jobs board]
* [http://www.indeed.com/q-Photovoltaic-jobs.html Indeed], and [https://www.indeed.com/q-Solar-Energy-jobs.html solar jobs]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/photovoltaic-jobs LinkedIn]
* [http://jobs.pv-tech.org/ PVTech jobs]
* [http://www.solarcity.com/careers/ Solar City]
* [https://us.sunpower.com/company/careers/ SunPower]
Look for top companies by category at http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/
=== Other resources ===
* http://www.pvlighthouse.com.au/index.aspx
* http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2015/07/us-solar-production-is-being-vastly-underreported.html
* http://www.solarodo.com/en/index.htm - used PV marketplace
* https://www.bls.gov/green/solar_power/
* https://energy.gov/eere/sunshot/solar-energy-careers
* http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/careers.html
* http://www.gridalternatives.org/what-we-do/workforce-development
== In the News ==
=== Third round ===
* An alternative to propping up coal power plants: Retrain workers for solar -
[https://theconversation.com/an-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-retrain-workers-for-solar-101961 The Conversation 3k],
[http://web.archive.org/web/20180823120829/https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/An-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-13174318.php SF Gate 1039]
[https://phys.org/news/2018-08-alternative-propping-coal-power-retrain.html Phys.org 5.7k]
[http://web.archive.org/web/20180822192617/https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/An-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-13174318.php San Francisco Chronicle 7.3k],
[http://web.archive.org/web/20180822192018/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/An-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-13174318.php Houston Chronicle 20.5k]
[https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/An-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-13174318.php Connecticut Post 65.3k]
[https://www.idahopress.com/opinion/conversation/an-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-retrain-workers/article_6ba7f52e-aaa8-586c-a5bd-02057afc9c6e.html Idaho Press 183k]
[https://menafn.com/1097330421/An-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-Retrain-workers-for-solar MENAFN 186k]
[http://web.archive.org/web/20180823001136/https://www.mrt.com/news/article/An-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-13174318.php Midland Reporter Telegram 202k]
[https://www.longroom.com/discussion/1148212/an-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-retrain-workers-for-solar Long Room News 206k]
[https://www.losangelespost.com/2018/08/22/an-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-retrain-workers-for-solar/ Los Angeles Post 218k]
[http://web.archive.org/web/20180822192617/https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/An-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-13174318.php Beaumont Enterprise 218k]
[https://www.desmogblog.com/2018/08/28/alternative-propping-coal-power-plants-retrain-workers-solar DeSmog Blog 234k]
[https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/An-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-13174318.php Plain View 243k]
[https://www.ien.com/operations/news/21019422/why-dont-we-retrain-workers-for-solar Industrial Equipment News 243k]
[http://web.archive.org/web/20180822213042/https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/An-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-13174318.php Edwardsville Intelligencer 282k]
[http://resiliencetoday.com/an-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-retrain-workers-for-solar/ Resilience Today]
[https://dailyreporter.com/2018/08/24/editorial-dont-prop-up-coal-mining-instead-retrain-workers-for-solar-industry/ The Daily Reporter]
[http://brewminate.com/an-alternative-to-propping-up-coal-power-plants-retrain-workers-for-solar/ Brewminate]
[http://www.dailyyonder.com/analysis-retrain-coal-workers-solar-power-jobs/2018/08/28/27295/ Daily Yonder]
[http://www.suncommercial.com/opinions/columnist/article_49b1c514-a811-11e8-99ed-876ec2680907.html Vincennes Sun-Commercial]
[https://www.skepticalscience.com/retrain-coal-workers-solar.html Skeptical Science]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/9athoi/an_alternative_to_propping_up_coal_power_plants/ reddit], [https://www.reddit.com/r/energy/comments/9arksb/an_alternative_to_propping_up_coal_power_plants/ reddit2]
* Retrain Coal Workers for Solar [https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/retrain-coal-workers-solar Green Building Advisor 85k]
* What If We Just Buy Off Big Fossil Fuel? A Novel Plan to Mitigate the Climate Calamity [https://www.counterpunch.org/2018/12/07/what-if-we-just-buy-off-big-fossil-fuel-a-novel-plan-to-mitigate-the-climate-calamity/ Counter Punch] 43.9k
=== Second round ===


==In the News==
* [https://hbr.org/2016/08/what-if-all-u-s-coal-workers-were-retrained-to-work-in-solar What If All U.S. Coal Workers Were Retrained to Work in Solar?] - Harvard Business Review, [http://hbr.es/sostenibilidad/140/la-energ-solar-el-posible-refugio-para-los-trabajadores-del-carb-n La energía solar, el posible refugio para los trabajadores del carbón]- Harvard Business Review (en espanol)
* [https://hbr.org/2016/08/what-if-all-u-s-coal-workers-were-retrained-to-work-in-solar What If All U.S. Coal Workers Were Retrained to Work in Solar?] - Harvard Business Review, [http://hbr.es/sostenibilidad/140/la-energ-solar-el-posible-refugio-para-los-trabajadores-del-carb-n La energía solar, el posible refugio para los trabajadores del carbón]- Harvard Business Review (en espanol)
** reprinted in [http://www.industryweek.com/education-training/what-if-all-us-coal-workers-were-retrained-work-solar Industry Week], [http://myinforms.com/en-as/a/39492688-what-if-all-us-coal-workers-were-retrained-to-work-in-solar/ MI Forms (Asia)], [http://industrialupdates.com/what-if-all-us-coal-workers-were-retrained-to-work-in-solar/ Industrial Updates]
** reprinted in [http://www.industryweek.com/education-training/what-if-all-us-coal-workers-were-retrained-work-solar Industry Week], [http://myinforms.com/en-as/a/39492688-what-if-all-us-coal-workers-were-retrained-to-work-in-solar/ MI Forms (Asia)], [http://industrialupdates.com/what-if-all-us-coal-workers-were-retrained-to-work-in-solar/ Industrial Updates]
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* [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joshua-pearce/solar-industry-welcomes-c_b_10602842.html Solar Industry Welcomes Coal Workers With Open Arms] - Huffington Post Business, [http://www.realclearenergy.org/2016/06/23/solar_industry_welcomes_coal_workers_with_open_arms_277107.html Real Clean Energy]
* [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joshua-pearce/solar-industry-welcomes-c_b_10602842.html Solar Industry Welcomes Coal Workers With Open Arms] - Huffington Post Business, [http://www.realclearenergy.org/2016/06/23/solar_industry_welcomes_coal_workers_with_open_arms_277107.html Real Clean Energy]
* [http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/one-year-of-coal-ceo-pay-could-retrain-all-workers-for-solar-industry? One Year of Coal CEO Pay Could Retrain Every US Miner to Work in the Solar Industry]- Greentech Media, [http://ncreview.org/smart_grid/one-year-of-coal-ceo-pay-could-retrain-every-us-miner-to-work-in-the-solar-industry/50108 North Carolina Review]
* [http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/one-year-of-coal-ceo-pay-could-retrain-all-workers-for-solar-industry? One Year of Coal CEO Pay Could Retrain Every US Miner to Work in the Solar Industry]- Greentech Media, [http://ncreview.org/smart_grid/one-year-of-coal-ceo-pay-could-retrain-every-us-miner-to-work-in-the-solar-industry/50108 North Carolina Review]
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* [http://www.vox.com/2016/8/11/12420892/retrain-coal-workers-solar-jobs New study: it would be cheap to retrain coal workers for solar jobs] - Vox, [https://www.follownews.com/new-study-it-would-be-cheap-to-retrain-coal-workers-for-solar-jobs-1ox7r Follow News]
** [http://soverensolar.com/2016/08/as-coal-loses-its-stranglehold-on-the-american-energy-market-solar-can-pick-up-those-out-of-work/ As Coal Loses Its Stranglehold On The American Energy Market, Solar Can Pick Up Those Out Of Work] - Soveren Solar
** [http://soverensolar.com/2016/08/as-coal-loses-its-stranglehold-on-the-american-energy-market-solar-can-pick-up-those-out-of-work/ As Coal Loses Its Stranglehold On The American Energy Market, Solar Can Pick Up Those Out Of Work] - Soveren Solar
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* [http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/8/11/1559323/-Open-thread-for-night-owls-Study-ponders-how-to-turn-coal-jobs-into-solar-jobs#view-story Open thread for night owls: Study ponders how to turn coal jobs into solar jobs] - Daily Kos
* [http://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2016/08/12/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses/#39191f33e765 Solar Energy Is Powering New Careers And It Could Be Absorbing Coal Sector Job Losses] - Forbes,[http://www.digitalnewsmagzine.com/news/2801266/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses.html Digital News Magazine], [https://checkthescience.com/news/1792755-solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses Check the Science], [http://www.businessnewsworld.com/news/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses.html Business News World], [http://www.newsnationtimes.com/update/2504079/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses.html News Nation Times], [http://www.nebraskansforsolar.org/2016/08/12/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses/ Nebraskans for Solar], [http://www.regularpr.com/reportage/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses/1308849.html RegularPR],[http://www.breakingnewsheadlines24.com/headlines/2486301/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses.html BreakingNews] ,[http://www.newshotspot.com/newsfocus/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses/3606577.html Newshotspot], [http://imagazine.com/42/Science/30/a/35840657/Solar_Energy_Is_Powering_New_Careers_And_It_Could_Be_Absorbing_Coal_Sector_Job_Losses__Forbes imagazine]
* [http://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2016/08/12/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses/#39191f33e765 Solar Energy Is Powering New Careers And It Could Be Absorbing Coal Sector Job Losses] - Forbes,[http://www.digitalnewsmagzine.com/news/2801266/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses.html Digital News Magazine], [https://checkthescience.com/news/1792755-solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses Check the Science], [http://web.archive.org/web/20170810144215/http://www.businessnewsworld.com/news/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses.html Business News World], [http://www.newsnationtimes.com/update/2504079/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses.html News Nation Times], [http://www.nebraskansforsolar.org/2016/08/12/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses/ Nebraskans for Solar], [http://www.regularpr.com/reportage/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses/1308849.html RegularPR],[http://www.breakingnewsheadlines24.com/headlines/2486301/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses.html BreakingNews] ,[http://www.newshotspot.com/newsfocus/solar-energy-is-powering-new-careers-and-it-could-be-absorbing-coal-sector-job-losses/3606577.html Newshotspot], [http://imagazine.com/42/Science/30/a/35840657/Solar_Energy_Is_Powering_New_Careers_And_It_Could_Be_Absorbing_Coal_Sector_Job_Losses__Forbes imagazine]
* [http://time.com/4447586/trump-coal-industry-energy/ Why Trump’s Promise to Save the Coal Industry Does More Damage Than Good] - Time
* [http://time.com/4447586/trump-coal-industry-energy/ Why Trump’s Promise to Save the Coal Industry Does More Damage Than Good] - Time
* [http://www.ecowatch.com/coal-ceo-salary-transition-coal-miner-solar-industry-1968530720.html One Year of a Coal CEO's Salary Could Transition U.S. Coal Miners to Work in Solar Industry] -EcoWatch, [http://readersupportednews.org/news-section2/318-66/38543-one-year-of-a-coal-ceos-salary-could-transition-us-coal-miners-to-work-in-solar-industry Reader Supported News],[http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/one-year-of-a-coal-ceo-s-salary-could-transition-us-coal-miners-to-work-in-solar-industry Buzz Flash at Truth Out], [http://www.nationofchange.org/2016/08/14/one-year-coal-ceos-salary-transition-u-s-coal-miners-work-solar-industry/ Nation of Change],[http://readersupportednews.org/news-section2/318-66/38543-one-year-of-a-coal-ceos-salary-could-transition-us-coal-miners-to-work-in-solar-industry Reader Supported News]
* [http://www.ecowatch.com/coal-ceo-salary-transition-coal-miner-solar-industry-1968530720.html One Year of a Coal CEO's Salary Could Transition U.S. Coal Miners to Work in Solar Industry] -EcoWatch, [http://readersupportednews.org/news-section2/318-66/38543-one-year-of-a-coal-ceos-salary-could-transition-us-coal-miners-to-work-in-solar-industry Reader Supported News],[http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/one-year-of-a-coal-ceo-s-salary-could-transition-us-coal-miners-to-work-in-solar-industry Buzz Flash at Truth Out], [http://www.nationofchange.org/2016/08/14/one-year-coal-ceos-salary-transition-u-s-coal-miners-work-solar-industry/ Nation of Change],[http://readersupportednews.org/news-section2/318-66/38543-one-year-of-a-coal-ceos-salary-could-transition-us-coal-miners-to-work-in-solar-industry Reader Supported News]
* [http://www.mining.com/us-solar-industry-hailed-as-light-at-end-of-tunnel-for-jobless-coal-miners/ US solar industry hailed as ‘light at end of tunnel’ for jobless coal miners] - Mining.com, [http://nxtwire.com/us-solar-industry-hailed-as-light-at-end-of-tunnel-for-jobless-coal-miners/ Nxt Wire]
* [http://www.mining.com/us-solar-industry-hailed-as-light-at-end-of-tunnel-for-jobless-coal-miners/ US solar industry hailed as ‘light at end of tunnel’ for jobless coal miners] - Mining.com, [http://web.archive.org/web/20160812224013/http://nxtwire.com/us-solar-industry-hailed-as-light-at-end-of-tunnel-for-jobless-coal-miners/ Nxt Wire]
* [http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/2016/08/12/stories/1060041533 Coal country jobs can go solar with modest retraining — study] - Environment & Energy Publishing Climate Wire, [http://climatechangepsychology.blogspot.ca/2016/08/coal-country-jobs-can-go-solar-with.html Climate Change Psychology]
* [http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/2016/08/12/stories/1060041533 Coal country jobs can go solar with modest retraining — study] - Environment & Energy Publishing Climate Wire, [http://climatechangepsychology.blogspot.ca/2016/08/coal-country-jobs-can-go-solar-with.html Climate Change Psychology]
* [http://washingtonmonthly.com/2016/08/12/quick-takes-clinton-tells-gop-defectors-you-get-nothing/ Quick Takes: Clinton Tells GOP Defectors “You Get Nothing”] - Washington Monthly
* [http://washingtonmonthly.com/2016/08/12/quick-takes-clinton-tells-gop-defectors-you-get-nothing/ Quick Takes: Clinton Tells GOP Defectors “You Get Nothing”] - Washington Monthly
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* [http://community.energycentral.com/community/clean-power-professionals/how-clean-energys-rising-tide-can-lift-all-boats How Clean Energy's Rising Tide Can Lift All Boats] - Energy Central
* [http://community.energycentral.com/community/clean-power-professionals/how-clean-energys-rising-tide-can-lift-all-boats How Clean Energy's Rising Tide Can Lift All Boats] - Energy Central
* [http://www.zmescience.com/ecology/climate/coal-miners-retraining-ceo-salary/ A CEO’s pay is enough to train all the company’s laid-off coal miners for jobs in sustainable energy] - ZME Science
* [http://www.zmescience.com/ecology/climate/coal-miners-retraining-ceo-salary/ A CEO’s pay is enough to train all the company’s laid-off coal miners for jobs in sustainable energy] - ZME Science
* [http://greenenergyinvesting.net/retraining-coal-workers-for-solar-jobs-is-surprisingly-realistic-and-cheap Retraining Coal Workers for Solar Jobs Is Surprisingly Realistic and Cheap] - Green Energy Investing  
* [http://greenenergyinvesting.net/retraining-coal-workers-for-solar-jobs-is-surprisingly-realistic-and-cheap Retraining Coal Workers for Solar Jobs Is Surprisingly Realistic and Cheap] - Green Energy Investing
*[http://www.alternative-energies.net/the-new-renewable-energy-careers-could-absorb-the-job-losses-of-the-fossil-fuel-sector/ The new renewable energy careers could absorb the job losses of the fossil fuel sector] - Alternative Energies
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20170610122008/https://www.alternative-energies.net/the-new-renewable-energy-careers-could-absorb-the-job-losses-of-the-fossil-fuel-sector/ The new renewable energy careers could absorb the job losses of the fossil fuel sector] - Alternative Energies
*[https://ecology.iww.org/links/justtransition Jobs and Just Transition Links] - IWW Environmental Unionism Caucus
* [https://ecology.iww.org/links/justtransition Jobs and Just Transition Links] - IWW Environmental Unionism Caucus
* [https://thetelegraph.com/opinion/87749/new-jobs-for-coal-miners New jobs for coal miners] - The Telegraph (19.5k circ)
* [https://thetelegraph.com/opinion/87749/new-jobs-for-coal-miners New jobs for coal miners] - The Telegraph (19.5k circ)
* [http://www.energytrendtracker.org/2016/08/study-coal-jobs-could-transition-to-solar/ Study: coal jobs could transition to solar] - Energy Trend Tracker
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20191023050705/http://www.energytrendtracker.org/2016/08/study-coal-jobs-could-transition-to-solar/ Study: coal jobs could transition to solar] - Energy Trend Tracker
* [http://gopalmettosolar.com/retrain-every-u-s-miner-work-solar-industry/ One Year of Coal CEO Pay Could Retrain Every U.S. Miner to Work in the Solar Industry] - Palmetto solar
* [http://gopalmettosolar.com/retrain-every-u-s-miner-work-solar-industry/ One Year of Coal CEO Pay Could Retrain Every U.S. Miner to Work in the Solar Industry] - Palmetto solar
* [http://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/opinion/contributors/2016/07/07/oped-coal-country-hit-changing-climate/86754396/ OPED: Coal country hit by a changing climate] - York Dispatch
* [http://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/opinion/contributors/2016/07/07/oped-coal-country-hit-changing-climate/86754396/ OPED: Coal country hit by a changing climate] - York Dispatch
* [http://www.nationalaffairs.com/blog/detail/findings-a-daily-roundup/out-of-energy Out of Energy] - National Affairs
* [https://www.nationalaffairs.com/blog/detail/findings-a-daily-roundup/out-of-energy Out of Energy] - National Affairs
* [http://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2016/08/solar-training-to-cost-1-8b/ Solar Training To Cost $1.8B] - The Intelligencer - Wheeling News/Register
* [http://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2016/08/solar-training-to-cost-1-8b/ Solar Training To Cost $1.8B] - The Intelligencer - Wheeling News/Register
* [https://share.america.gov/former-coal-workers-find-jobs-in-renewables/ For former coal workers, renewable energy means renewed job market] - Share America is the U.S. Department of State’s platform for sharing compelling stories and images that spark discussion and debate on important topics
* [https://share.america.gov/former-coal-workers-find-jobs-in-renewables/ For former coal workers, renewable energy means renewed job market] - Share America is the U.S. Department of State’s platform for sharing compelling stories and images that spark discussion and debate on important topics
* [http://wvpress.org/breaking-news/study-estimates-cost-coal-solar-retraining/ Study estimates cost of coal-to-solar retraining] West Virginia Press
* [http://wvpress.org/breaking-news/study-estimates-cost-coal-solar-retraining/ Study estimates cost of coal-to-solar retraining] West Virginia Press
* [http://www.newsservice.org/viewstory.php?ProducerCallSign=WYNS&StationID=5019&Fmt=print&shortheader=1&StoryGroup=53679&StoryID=1&l=53679,1,P Study: Renewable Industry Could Absorb Coal Layoffs] - Wyoming News Service
* [http://www.newsservice.org/viewstory.php?ProducerCallSign=WYNS&StationID=5019&Fmt=print&shortheader=1&StoryGroup=53679&StoryID=1&l=53679,1,P Study: Renewable Industry Could Absorb Coal Layoffs] - Wyoming News Service
* [http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-08-23/energy-policy/study-renewable-industry-could-absorb-coal-layoffs/a53679-1 Study: Renewable Industry Could Absorb Coal Layoffs] - Public News Service
* [http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-08-23/energy-policy/study-renewable-industry-could-absorb-coal-layoffs/a53679-1 Study: Renewable Industry Could Absorb Coal Layoffs] - Public News Service
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20160825192123/http://959dukefm.com/news/articles/2016/aug/24/report-lost-coal-jobs-can-be-absorbed-by-renewable-sector/ Report: Lost Coal Jobs Can Be Absorbed By Renewable Sector] - Duke FM
* [http://insideenergy.org/2016/09/26/the-numbers-behind-our-clean-power-plan-video-or-lightning-bolts-and-the-saturn-v-rocket/ The Numbers Behind Our Clean Power Plan Video (Or Lightning Bolts And The Saturn V Rocket!)] Inside Energy
* [http://blogs.worldwatch.org/coal-miners-become-solar-technicians/ COAL MINERS BECOME SOLAR TECHNICIANS?]- World Watch Institute , [https://www.greenbiz.com/article/can-coal-miners-become-solar-technicians Greenbiz]
* [https://thinkprogress.org/trumps-victory-chills-the-mood-in-morocco-8d4dd4051aa2#.9q59js8vj Trump victory puts the chill on international climate talks] - Think Progress
* [https://www.solarreviews.com/news/coal-workers-find-work-solar-power-112416/ Coal Workers Find Work in Solar Power]-Solar Reviews
* [https://soundcloud.com/jeremy-hoffman-4/the-solar-revolution-wjoshua-pearce/s-HgPQm The Solar Revolution] - Science Museum of Virginia
* [http://www.seeker.com/despite-trumps-claims-coal-isnt-coming-back-2119675346.html Despite Trump's Claims, Coal Isn't Coming Back ]- Seeker
* [http://printarchive.epochtimes.com/a1/en/us/bos/2016/10-Oct/27/BOSEET20161027A15.pdf Are Sustainable Energy Jobs Sustainable] - for Epoch Times (circulation 1.3million) [http://printarchive.epochtimes.com/a1/en/us/bos/2016/10-Oct/27/BOSEET20161027A15.pdf pg2] [http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2173455-are-sustainable-energy-jobs-sustainable-3/ online]
* [https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2017/01/25/automation-guarantees-a-bleak-outlook-for-trumps-promises-to-coal-miners/?utm_campaign=Brookings+Brief&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=41360146 Increased automation guarantees a bleak outlook for Trump’s promises to coal miners] - The Avenue at Brookings Institute
* [https://techcrunch.com/2017/01/27/the-future-of-american-jobs-lies-with-the-tech-industry/ The future of American jobs lies with the tech industry]- TechCrunch
* [https://www.usnews.com/news/at-the-edge/articles/2017-03-15/clean-energy-is-seeing-explosive-job-growth-dont-let-budget-kill-it Clean Energy Is Seeing Monumental Job Growth] - US News
* [http://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-coal-clean-power-barack-obama-epa-energy-environment-solar-job-576458 Why Donald Trump Can't Save the Coal Industry ] - Newsweek, [http://community.aarp.org/t5/Politics-Current-Events/Why-Donald-Trump-Cannot-Bring-Back-the-Coal-Industry/td-p/1839610/page/2 AARP], [http://madmikesamerica.com/2017/03/kurt-eichenwald-why-donald-trump-cant-save-the-coal-industry/ Mad Mikes America], [https://uk.news.yahoo.com/why-donald-trump-cant-save-120002229.html UK Yahoo! News], [http://web.archive.org/web/20180103181824/http://www.nationalmemo.com/donald-trump-cant-save-coal-industry/ National Memo], [http://web.archive.org/web/20170728022859/http://bitcoinwarrior.net/2017/04/why-donald-trump-cant-save-the-coal-industry/ Bitcoin warrior]
* [http://wamc.org/post/michael-meeropol-proposal-retrain-coal-miners Michael Meeropol: A Proposal To Retrain Coal Miners ] - North East Public Radio
* [http://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/blog/2016/08/09/pathways-just-energy-transition Pathways to a Just Energy Transition] - Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania
* [https://consortiumnews.com/2017/04/22/coal-miners-futures-in-renewable-energy/ Coal Miners’ Futures in Renewable Energy] - Consortium news
* [http://www.pressargus.com/opinion/20170617/another-perspective---june-17-2017 Another Perspective]-Press Argus Courier
* Can We Put Coal Miners Back to Work in Clean Energy? - [http://gizmodo.com/can-we-put-coal-miners-back-to-work-in-clean-energy-1795639397 Gizmodo]
* [https://thesolardigest.com/coal-country-joins-solar-shift/ Coal Country Joins the Solar Shift]- SolarDigest
* [http://www.milkenreview.org/articles/the-paris-climate-agreement-and-the-jobs-misunderstanding The Paris Climate Agreement and the Jobs Misunderstanding] - The Milken Review
==== First round ====


====First round====
* [http://phys.org/news/2016-06-coal-solar-retraining-energy-workforce.html Coal to solar: Retraining the energy workforce] - Phys.org, [https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160624100825.htm Science Daily],[http://www.sciencenewsline.com/news/2016062415160038.html Science Newsline Technology], [http://libertan.net/science/Coal-to-solar-Retraining-the-energy-workforce-1252062.html Libertan], [http://www.realclearenergy.org/2016/06/24/coal_to_solar_how_to_retrain_the_workforce_277139.html Real Clear Energy], [http://web.archive.org/web/20160625130235/https://www.pddnet.com/news/2016/06/coal-solar-retraining-energy-workforce Product Design and Development], [http://www.sciencecodex.com/coal_to_solar_retraining_the_energy_workforce-185076 Science Codex], [http://www.nebraskansforsolar.org/2016/06/24/coal-to-solar-retraining-the-energy-workforce/ Nebraskans for Solar], [http://revolution-green.com/coal-solar-retraining-energy-workforce/ Revolution Green], [http://iconicscience.com/coal-to-solar-retraining-the-energy-workforce/ Iconics Science], [http://www.solardaily.com/reports/Coal_to_solar_Retraining_the_energy_workforce_999.html Solar Daily], [http://www.science20.com/news_articles/coal_to_solar_retraining_the_energy_workforce-175323 Science 2.0]
* [http://phys.org/news/2016-06-coal-solar-retraining-energy-workforce.html Coal to solar: Retraining the energy workforce] - Phys.org, [https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160624100825.htm Science Daily],[http://www.sciencenewsline.com/news/2016062415160038.html Science Newsline Technology], [http://libertan.net/science/Coal-to-solar-Retraining-the-energy-workforce-1252062.html Libertan], [http://www.realclearenergy.org/2016/06/24/coal_to_solar_how_to_retrain_the_workforce_277139.html Real Clear Energy], [https://www.pddnet.com/news/2016/06/coal-solar-retraining-energy-workforce Product Design and Development], [http://www.sciencecodex.com/coal_to_solar_retraining_the_energy_workforce-185076 Science Codex], [http://www.nebraskansforsolar.org/2016/06/24/coal-to-solar-retraining-the-energy-workforce/ Nebraskans for Solar], [http://revolution-green.com/coal-solar-retraining-energy-workforce/ Revolution Green], [http://iconicscience.com/coal-to-solar-retraining-the-energy-workforce/ Iconics Science], [http://www.solardaily.com/reports/Coal_to_solar_Retraining_the_energy_workforce_999.html Solar Daily], [http://www.science20.com/news_articles/coal_to_solar_retraining_the_energy_workforce-175323 Science 2.0]
* Retraining the energy workforce:Coal to solar - [http://planetsave.com/2016/06/25/coal-solar-retraining-energy-workforce/ Planet Save], [http://cleantechnica.com/2016/06/27/retraining-energy-workforce-coal-solar/ Clean Technica]
* Retraining the energy workforce:Coal to solar - [http://planetsave.com/2016/06/25/coal-solar-retraining-energy-workforce/ Planet Save], [http://cleantechnica.com/2016/06/27/retraining-energy-workforce-coal-solar/ Clean Technica]
* [http://www.thefifthestate.com.au/briefs/coal-workers-could-have-a-sunny-future-in-renewables/82991 Coal workers could have a sunny future in renewables] - The Fifth State (Australia), [http://www.environmentguru.com/pages/elements/element.aspx?id=3767372 Environment Guru]
* [http://www.thefifthestate.com.au/briefs/coal-workers-could-have-a-sunny-future-in-renewables/82991 Coal workers could have a sunny future in renewables] - The Fifth State (Australia), [http://www.environmentguru.com/pages/elements/element.aspx?id=3767372 Environment Guru]
* [http://www.qualenergia.it/articoli/20160629-dal-carbone-al-solare-come-puo-spostarsi-forza-lavoro Dal carbone al solare, come può spostarsi la forza lavoro ] - Qual Energia (Italy)
* [https://www.solarreviews.com/news/michigan-tech-osu-coal-workers-placement-solar-070516/ Michigan Tech, OSU Show Coal Workers Can Find Placement in Solar] - Solar Reviews
* [https://www.solarreviews.com/news/michigan-tech-osu-coal-workers-placement-solar-070516/ Michigan Tech, OSU Show Coal Workers Can Find Placement in Solar] - Solar Reviews
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20160825184241/http://eaglecountryonline.com/local-article/report-lost-coal-jobs-can-absorbed-renewable-sector/ Report: Lost Coal Jobs Can Be Absorbed By Renewable Sector] - Eagle Country 99.3 FM
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20170716144813/http://wibqam.com/news/articles/2016/aug/24/report-lost-coal-jobs-can-be-absorbed-by-renewable-sector/ Report: Lost Coal Jobs Can Be Absorbed By Renewable Sector] - 1230 AM Terre Haute, IN 1440 AM Paris, IL
* [http://www.milkenreview.org/articles/the-paris-climate-agreement-and-the-jobs-misunderstanding The Paris Climate Agreement and the Jobs Misunderstanding] - Milken Review
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20170818032205/http://gearsofbiz.com/can-we-put-coal-miners-back-to-work-in-clean-energy/2374 Can We Put Coal Miners Back to Work in Clean Energy?] - Gears of Biz
* The Labor Market, The Energy Market, and America’s Future - [http://solartribune.com/labor-market-energy-market-americas-future/ Solar Tribune]


==== International Press ====


====International Press====
* [http://www.qualenergia.it/articoli/20160629-dal-carbone-al-solare-come-puo-spostarsi-forza-lavoro Dal carbone al solare, come può spostarsi la forza lavoro ] - Qual Energia (Italy)
 
* [http://reneweconomy.com.au/2016/coal-workers-retrain-solar-says-study-41930 What to do with coal workers? Retrain them for solar, says study] - Renew Economy (Australia)
* [http://reneweconomy.com.au/2016/coal-workers-retrain-solar-says-study-41930 What to do with coal workers? Retrain them for solar, says study] - Renew Economy (Australia)
* [http://groenecourant.nl/zonne-energie/kost-om-mijnwerkers-om-scholen-tot-installateurs-zonnepanelen/ Het kost niks om mijnwerkers om te scholen tot installateurs van zonnepanelen] - Groene Courant (Dutch)
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20180205170050/https://groenecourant.nl/zonne-energie/kost-om-mijnwerkers-om-scholen-tot-installateurs-zonnepanelen/ Het kost niks om mijnwerkers om te scholen tot installateurs van zonnepanelen] - Groene Courant (Dutch)
* [http://www.hirado.hu/2016/08/11/meg-jobban-is-keresnenek-a-napenergiaval-a-szenbanyaszok/ Mindenkinek megérné, ha átképzés után napelemekkel dolgoznának az amerikai szénipari munkások. Állásaik már amúgy sem biztosak.] - Hirado(Hungarian) -- main news program of MTVA, the Hungarian public broadcaster.
* [http://www.hirado.hu/2016/08/11/meg-jobban-is-keresnenek-a-napenergiaval-a-szenbanyaszok/ Mindenkinek megérné, ha átképzés után napelemekkel dolgoznának az amerikai szénipari munkások. Állásaik már amúgy sem biztosak.] - Hirado(Hungarian) -- main news program of MTVA, the Hungarian public broadcaster.
* [http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2135983-will-150000-coal-workers-be-left-behind-in-the-move-to-solar/ Will 150,000 Coal Workers Be Left Behind in the Move to Solar? ] - Epoch Times
* [http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2135983-will-150000-coal-workers-be-left-behind-in-the-move-to-solar/ Will 150,000 Coal Workers Be Left Behind in the Move to Solar? ] - Epoch Times
* [http://www.rtlz.nl/business/mijnwerkers-kunnen-het-dak-op-0 Mijnwerkers kunnen het dak op]- RTL Z is a Dutch business and financial news television channel
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20171124133312/https://www.rtlz.nl/business/mijnwerkers-kunnen-het-dak-op-0 Mijnwerkers kunnen het dak op]- RTL Z is a Dutch business and financial news television channel
* [http://www.ad-hoc-news.de/visualization-by-graphiq-the-coal-industry-has-been--/de/News/50734580 Visualization by Graphiq The coal industry has been devastated by efforts to curb climate change ] Ad Hoc News (Germany)
* [http://www.ad-hoc-news.de/visualization-by-graphiq-the-coal-industry-has-been--/de/News/50734580 Visualization by Graphiq The coal industry has been devastated by efforts to curb climate change ] Ad Hoc News (Germany)
* [http://oenergetice.cz/uhli/usa-nenakladne-rekvalifikace-zajisti-lidem-v-uhelnem-sektoru-novou-praci-v-solarnim-odvetvi/ USA Nenákladné rekvalifikace zajistí lidem v uhelném sektoru novou práci v solárním odvětví Více na] - oenergetice.cz (Czech)
* [http://oenergetice.cz/uhli/usa-nenakladne-rekvalifikace-zajisti-lidem-v-uhelnem-sektoru-novou-praci-v-solarnim-odvetvi/ USA Nenákladné rekvalifikace zajistí lidem v uhelném sektoru novou práci v solárním odvětví Více na] - oenergetice.cz (Czech)
* [http://www.mnnsz.hu/meg-jobban-is-keresnenek-a-napenergiaval-a-szenbanyaszok/ Még jobban is keresnének a napenergiával a szénbányászok ] - MNNSZ (Hungary)
* [http://www.mnnsz.hu/meg-jobban-is-keresnenek-a-napenergiaval-a-szenbanyaszok/ Még jobban is keresnének a napenergiával a szénbányászok ] - MNNSZ (Hungary)
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Cite as Citation reference for the source document. Edward P. Louie and Joshua M. Pearce. Retraining Investment for U.S. Transition from Coal to Solar Photovoltaic Employment. Energy Economics. 57,295–302 (2016). doi:10.1016/j.eneco.2016.05.016 free open access pre-print.

Although coal remains the largest source of electricity in the U.S., a combination of factors is driving a decrease in profitability and employment in the coal-sector. Meanwhile, the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is growing rapidly in the U.S. and generating many jobs that represent employment opportunities for laid off coal workers. In order to determine the viability of a smooth transition from coal to PV-related employment, this paper provides an analysis of the cost to retrain current coal workers for solar photovoltaic industry employment in the U.S. The current coal industry positions are determined, the skill set evaluated and the salaries tabulated. For each type of coal position, the closest equivalent PV position is determined and then the re-training time and investment are quantified. These values are applied on a state-by-state basis for coal producing states employing the bulk of coal workers as a function of time using a reverse seniority retirement program for the current American fleet of coal-powered plants. The results show that a relatively minor investment in retraining would allow the vast majority of coal workers to switch to PV-related positions even in the event of the elimination of the coal industry.

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Highlights[edit | edit source]

  • Many factors driving decrease in profitability and employment in coal industry
  • Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is growing rapidly in U.S. creating many jobs
  • PV represents employment opportunities for laid off coal workers.
  • An analysis presented on cost to retrain current coal workers for solar PV industry.
  • To cover these costs four policy scenarios are considered and their impacts discussed

Keywords[edit | edit source]

employment; energy industry; solar photovoltaic; coal; jobs; green jobs

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The Solar Jobs Census 2016 found that solar employment increased by over 51,000 workers, a 25 percent increase over 2015. Overall, the Solar Jobs Census found there were 260,077 solar workers in 2016. Solar industry employment has nearly tripled since the first National Solar Jobs Census was released in 2010.[1]

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Look for top companies by category at http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/

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