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Energy efficiency

Includes careers related to increasing energy efficiency (broadly defined), making energy demand response more effective, constructing “smart grids,” and so forth.

Occupation	Education & Training	License
Boilermakers	High school diploma or equivalent Find Local Training
Electrical Engineers	Bachelor's degree Find Local Training
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	High school diploma or equivalent Find Local Training	Empty Cell
Energy Auditors	Bachelor's degree Find Local Training
Energy Engineers	Bachelor's degree Find Local Training
Financial Analysts	Bachelor's degree Find Local Training	Empty Cell
General and Operations Managers	Bachelor's degree Find Local Training
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers	Postsecondary certificate Find Local Training
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	No formal educational credential Find Local Training
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	High school diploma or equivalent Find Local Training
Mechanical Engineers	Bachelor's degree Find Local Training
Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	Postsecondary certificate Find Local Training
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	High school diploma or equivalent Find Local Training
Training and Development Specialists	Bachelor's degree Find Local Training
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation	High school diploma or equivalent Find Local Training
Weatherization Installers and Technicians	High school diploma or equivalent Find Local Training	Empty Cell

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