Sightline Project

Green-Collar Jobs

Investments in clean energy and green jobs are 3-in-1 solutions. They turn big challenges—energy, climate change, and the economy—into big opportunities for families and businesses in our communities. This blog series delves into what green-collar jobs are and seeks out programs in the Northwest working to create more. For more on green jobs, visit Sightline’s green-collar jobs research page.

Posts on Green-Collar Jobs

Chimney Balloons and Other Power Pinchers

An energy audit tangibly displays your efficiency shortcomings.
on January 12, 2012 at 12:24 pm

Jon Stewart Jumps the Shark

A triumph of the right-wing echo chamber.
on October 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm

Green Jobs Backlash?

A reality check from Bellingham.
on August 31, 2011 at 11:48 am

Community Power Works Is Just Getting Started

Defending Seattle's green jobs program from straw-man attacks.
on August 29, 2011 at 8:00 am

Rebutting CBO's Climate Policy and Jobs Paper

The paper, carefully read, implies climate policy will create jobs.
on May 6, 2010 at 2:00 pm

Cutting Costs Means Colder Classrooms

But school districts could save money with energy retrofits.
on April 15, 2010 at 12:20 pm

Final Exam

Jobs Act passes the legislative test.
on April 13, 2010 at 10:54 am

CAP on RGGI

More evidence that a carbon cap yields jobs.
on March 23, 2010 at 9:45 am

Reality Bites

Rosy numbers on green jobs need some balance.
on March 23, 2010 at 7:35 am

Got Green?

Local Seattle group kicks off retrofit effort.
on March 17, 2010 at 3:20 pm