Midwestern Green Jobs Project
The Power of Renewable Energies: Job Opportunities in the fields of Manufacturing, Installation, Maintenance and Service are Growing.
Midwestern Green Jobs Project
As manufacturing and farming strongholds, the Midwestern states of the US are among the country’s biggest emitters. At the same time, they have the potential to demonstrate the feasibility of sound transformation to a low-carbon economy with permanent jobs. A look at the crisis-ridden states reveals the amplitude of the challenge ahead, but also how unprecedented alliances are increasingly pushing for energy-policy reform.

In cooperation with the Blue Green Alliance, this project discusses current and future policy measures for the transition to a low-carbon economy and the creation of green jobs in the Midwest. In preparation of the Midwestern Green Jobs Tour, meetings and interviews with key stakeholders in Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan and Ohio were conducted. Below is a first selection of interviews displaying initiatives and stakeholders that show leadership in the regional transformation to the low-carbon economy. For more information contact Mr. Till Kötter at till@boell.org

More on the Midwest and New Alliances for Green Jobs:
Synergy of Opposites- New Alliances for a Green Economy
The Blue Green Alliance
The American Way of Change
Regional Frontrunners for the Low Carbon Economy

Article and video interviews
Synergy of Opposites- New Alliances for a Green Economy
A look at the crisis-ridden states of the Midwest reveals how difficult it is to reform climate and energy policy, but it shows also how unprecedented alliances are pushing for bipartisan cooperation on green jobs. by Till Kötter more»
Midwestern Green Jobs Tour 2010 – From July 12-16, this project discussed economic and political strategies for creating green jobs in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio. more»
Midwestern Green Jobs Fellowship 2010 – From February to August 2010 former Head of the Renewable Energy Division of the German Energy Agency dena, Christine Wörlen, supports the Midwestern Green Jobs Project. more»
New Alliances
Midwestern Green Jobs Interview
John Dybvig, Blue Green Alliance
John Dybvig, Economic Development Manager of the Blue Green Alliance, talks about the cooperation of labor unions and environmental organizations, green jobs and upcoming projects. more»
Midwestern Green Jobs Interview
John Davidson, Disciples of Christ – John Davidson, Pastor, Fundraiser and Sustainability Consultant with the Disciples of Christ, explains why his church is increasingly engaged on energy efficiency and renewable energies. more»
Midwestern Green Jobs Interview
Sybil Sanchez, Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life – Sybil Sanchez, Director of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, talks about increasing engagement of Jewish communities for green jobs. more»
Midwestern Green Jobs Interview
Garett Reppenhagen, Veterans Green Jobs – Garett Reppenhagen, Director of Veterans Green Jobs, argues that veterans are particularly qualified for a career in green jobs as they return home from their missions with a particular set of skills. more»
Midwestern Green Jobs Interview
Michael O'Gorman, Farmer Veteran Coalition – Michael Gorman, Executive Director of the Farmer Veteran Coalition, explains why veterans have important job opportunities in the field of organic agriculture. more»
Indiana
Midwestern Green Jobs Interview
Laura Arnold, Indiana Renewable Energy Association
Laura Arnold works for the Indiana Renewable Energy Association and explains how Indiana’s economy can build on a low-carbon strategy to create permanent green jobs. more»
Midwestern Green Jobs Interview
Terry Black, Green Way Supply – Terry Black, owner of Indianapolis based company Green Ways Supply, talks about future low- carbon opportunities for small businesses in Indiana. more»
Michigan
Midwestern Green Jobs Interview
Brandon Hofmeister, Gov. Jennifer Granholm
Brandon Hofmeister, energy advisor for the democratic Governor of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm, describes Michigan’s strategy for transforming toward a clean energy economy. more»
Midwestern Green Jobs Interview
Keith Cooley, Next Energy – Keith Cooly, CEO and president of Next Energy in Detroit, Michigan considers his non-profit organization as an economic accelerator for alternative energies. more»
Ohio
Midwestern Green Jobs Interview
Ted Howard, Evergreen Cooperatives
Ted Howard, Professor at the University of Maryland and Co-founder of the Evergreen Cooperatives explains this new blueprint for creating green jobs in low-income neighborhoods in Cleveland, Ohio. more»
Midwestern Green Jobs Interview
Mark Shanahan, Gov. Ted Strickland – May 21, 2010 - Mark Shanahan, energy advisor to the democratic Governor of Ohio, Ted Strickland, explains the state’s strategy for transitioning to a low-carbon economy and creating thousands of new jobs. more»
Midwestern Green Jobs Interview
NEWS
Climate and Energy Fellowships
The Heinrich Boell Stiftung has awarded four fellowships for climate and energy experts.

The Transatlantic Climate Fellows 2010 are Navin Nayak, John Farrell and Dan Conrad.

The Midwestern Green Jobs Fellow 2010 is Christine Wörlen
This projet has been made possible by funding from the European Commission.The European Commission is not responsible for the content of the project.