Default Are alternative energy technical degrees worth it?

[terocokireng]

Hello everyone. I am considering going back to school to work on a 2 year Associates Degree in "Renewable Generation". The school I am looking at is Bismarck State College (www.bismarckstate.edu). The school in general is well known in our area for its energy programs. I already have Bachelor and Master's degrees in Business, and hope someday to work in the renewable energy field. Initially I would like to work with a local utility company that has wind farms, but eventually would like to start my own renewable energy business. Does anyone here think that the experience and technical knowledge one would obtain from such a program is worth the effort? I appreciate any and all input.

[Hrothgar]

what is "worth" to you?

Default Are alternative energy technical degrees worth it? Wind is notable for being very expensive to erect and at the end of it's life expectancy it takes more money to tear down than the scrap can be sold. That said alternative energy can be very lucrative for instance where I live there are about only 3 licensed solar installers in western North Carolina. So if worth to you is money then check out how much competition is in the field. Low competition and high regulation means steady work.

[mbrownn]

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[TheoriaApophasis]

Does anyone here think that the experience and technical knowledge one would obtain from such a program is worth the effort?

NOPE



The media has LIED TO YOU.


Most people, in reality dont give a DAHMN about renewable energy.


If polled, you have a 9 to 1 margin FOR self-sufficiency energy solutions, NOT renewable energy.

Would you rather:

1. Implement a Wind farm in your city, and "feel good" about not burning fossil fuels (but still be paying the same electric bills)...........OR...

2. Or, would you rather have solar cells on your roof and a few other devices so you can tell the power company to shove it where the sun doesnt shine?


You will, contrary to the BS the media feeds you, get a 9 to 1 margin for #2 over #1


What people care about is generating their OWN energy and giving the middle finger to the power company.


Hippies and "hug a tree" types generally have NO MONEY.


If you want to make a fortune, get into what I call a "Shaft the power company" businesses.

Home based solar, home based ground heating /cooling. etc


I know 2 people that got out of the "hippie save the world market" (i.e. 'renewable energy') racket... because there IS NO MONEY IN IT TO SPEAK OF.


The money is in "shaft the local utility company and unplug and make your own"

There is the money, THOSE are the rich people, and THAT is what they desperately WANT.

And, good for you, there is a HUGE shortage of such peoples.