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. In September 2010, a new report of policy recommendation was released: Clean Energy Jobs for the US Midwest - Lessons learned from the German Success Story of Low Carbon Growth. For more information contact Mr. Till Kötter at till@boell.org

More on the Midwest and New Alliances for Green Jobs:
Clean Energy Jobs for the US Midwest - Lessons learned from the German Success Story of Low Carbon Growth.
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»

Study Tour

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

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

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»
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The Climate Network awards fellowships for climate and energy experts.

Transatlantic Climate Fellow 2011 is Barbara Rossing.

Midwest Renewable Energy Fellow 2011 is Neil Veilleux.

This projet has been made possible by funding from the European Commission.The European Commission is not responsible for the content of the project.