Weatherization expert6 of 7These workers retrofit homes with new windows, insulation and other products to increase their energy efficiency. As much as $5 billion has been earmarked for residential weatherization projects in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, says Fred Humphreys, president of the Home Builders Institute, the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders. However, the lack of skilled technicians to carry out the weatherization is lacking, making it a potentially lucrative field."That's why training is so important," Humphreys says. "There are not enough qualified contractors to do those jobs." Related Articles:Save with green mortgagesEnergy audit saves powerCutting home energy costsInsurance is going greenRelated Links:Good time for going greenGreen designAppliance rebate dilemmaHome energy management advertisement
These workers retrofit homes with new windows, insulation and other products to increase their energy efficiency. As much as $5 billion has been earmarked for residential weatherization projects in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, says Fred Humphreys, president of the Home Builders Institute, the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders. However, the lack of skilled technicians to carry out the weatherization is lacking, making it a potentially lucrative field.
"That's why training is so important," Humphreys says. "There are not enough qualified contractors to do those jobs."
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