In addition to the cost savings that the new energy efficiency programs are providing, an expected growth in commercial retrofitting creates the potential for an increase in jobs for the future.
According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficiency Economy (ACEEE) “energy efficiency job provisions would create about 333,000 jobs in 2010 and then 184,000 jobs in 2011…” Recently introduced was the “Building STAR Energy Efficiency Rebate Act of 2010”. This Act is to create the potential for over 100,000 jobs in 2010 and over 50,000+ jobs in 2011 and offer businesses a number of rebates for a percentage of the cost incorporated in energy efficiency. Similar to “Building STAR” is the “Home Star” program, except directed towards commercial assistance.
