Green Jobs

Summary & Connection

As new policies that incentivize environmentally friendly choices are established, green collar jobs will be necessary to support this new economic sector. “Green collar” is a broad term that includes a spectrum of jobs that contribute to decarbonizing the American economy. The amount of jobs that will be needed to produce alternative power, increase energy efficiency, and overhaul wasteful buildings and electrical grids will be constantly increasing as we continue to move towards a sustainable planet. Leon County is committed to environmental leadership by growing a green economy that fights global warming, pollution and poverty at the same time.