A workforce of the future
Saving the planet means shifting to solar, wind, and hydropower, and building that infrastructure will take an enormous amount of intensive labor.
But natural gas is here until then, and perhaps beyond. “They’re going to continue to find out ways to make it more efficient, cleaner, and more cost-effective,” he said. Pipeline workers will continue to be a vital resource.
Location, location
The US has plenty of areas where harvesting the power of the sun and wind makes perfect sense. But what will pick up the slack if it’s calm or if massive solar farms are covered in snow?
Jay’s excited about the possibilities of offshore wind turbines and a new methane capture project. Why not explore every possible avenue for renewable energy?
We’re going to “figure out a way,” Jay promises, “to be really smart with our energy and resources.”
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