Invest in programs through local community colleges, nonprofits and other workforce development organizations to train and establish a local workforce that is focused on renewable energy technologies.
Recognizing that the development of renewable technologies represents a new opportunity for workforce development, the City should partner with local community colleges such as Dallas County Community College, to train and place individuals in this industry. Local community colleges have already initiated sustainability programs including training in renewable energy technologies. The City should assist in building a demand for these careers and support the program, such as through providing work placements on the installation of renewable systems on city property and/or monitoring.
YES...to attract solar firms to Dallas/NTX as this energy sector grows...
what about installing windmills on/near facilities. Some of our roofs can be reserved for Green Roofs-photosynthesis.