Wind Power 2008 Highlights Renewable-Energy Jobs

SUGAR LAND--June 11, 2008--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--In recent months, the economic news has been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride because of the devaluation of the dollar, recessionary fears and soaring fuel costs. These have all led to cutbacks for some segments of the nation's work force and industries. It is probable that the hardest-hit areas have been airlines and automobile companies. Numerous organizations in these segments have announced substantial layoffs and other measures to protect their bottom line.

Although participants in these areas of the U.S. economy struggle to stay afloat, the picture is much different for the Power Industry. In fact, the situation is quite the opposite. Construction of power plants, ongoing environmental retrofits and an aging operational workforce has the industry in competition with other segments of the industrial world for qualified employees