It's Not Easy Being Green: Workforce Development, Codes, & Decarbonization
California and local governments have adopted ambitious climate plans and goals for their buildings, and the workforce is essential for putting those plans into action. From contractors to energy consultants to building department staff and more, the Bay Area needs sufficient trained personnel to carry out projects and ensure energy and greenhouse gas reductions are realized.
Speakers explored the relationship between workforce development and decarbonization, provided information about existing workforce development programs and efforts, and discussed gaps and challenges. This online Forum was free and open to all.
Welcome and Introductions
Emily Alvarez, County of Alameda BayREN Representative | Watch recorded presentation
Contractor Workforce Needs & Approaches
• Surveying Contractors About Their Workforce Challenges for Zero NOx Requirements
Nate Hunt, BW Research Partnership | Watch recorded presentation
• Green Workforce Pathways
Javier Montalbo, Marin Clean Energy | Watch recorded presentation
• High Road Training Partnership to Uplift Job Quality in Residential Decarbonization
Emily Courtney, Good Green Work and Abigail Kubota, Rising Sun Center for Opportunity| Watch recorded presentation
• Panel 1 Q&A |Watch recorded presentation
Addressing Gaps in the Energy Workforce
• Climate Careers Bay Area
Glendie Domingo, Rising Sun Center for Opportunity | Watch recorded presentation
• Energy Code Compliance and Workforce Opportunities
David Choo, CHEERS | Panuly Vangay, ConSol | Watch recorded presentation
• Reaching Future Building Code Professionals
Catherine Franco, Diablo Valley College and Jay Hyde, Mogavero Architects | Watch recorded presentation
• PG&E PowerPathway Program
Justin Real, PG&E | Watch recorded presentation
• Panel 2 Q&A and Closing Remarks |Watch recorded presentation
Other Resources:
BayREN Q4 2024 Regional Forum Q&A log