Offering pre-apprenticeship programs in trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical and masonry, North Chicago-based YouthBuild Lake County is now piloting a national effort to create clean-energy ...

Aaron Nichols got certified in solar installation a year ago when he was unsure of his career path. Now he has a marketing job for a solar company that offers flexibility and career mobility. This ...

In response to the growing demand for clean energy and the skilled workforce it requires, YouthBuild Lake County has been chosen as one of three local YouthBuild ...

Demand for solar jobs is growing in response to clean-energy goals and government incentives. Many entry-level solar jobs don't require higher education, and they offer on-the-job training. This ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean ...

The Solar and Fire Education (SAFE) program, an initiative led by retired Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Captain Richard Birt, has released new survey data regarding first responder preferences for rooftop ...

“We see a decoupling between what modules are expected to survive based on previous industry knowledge, and what they’re actually able to survive in testing,” says Colin Sillerud. Image: CFV Labs.