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Focus on Big Holds Solar Back in U.S.

By John Farrell on January 14, 2011 1 Comment concentrating solar power (CSP) plants, Energy Self-Reliant States, federal government, Germany, gigawatt solar projects, Institute for Local Self-Reliance's New Rules Project, loan guarantees, maximum growth potential, New York Times, renewable energy, Renewable Energy World, shorter-term loans, small-scale solar, solar plants, solar power, solar projects, solar PV, solar PV power plant, solar thermal electricity power plant, United States

While the U.S. government lavishes loan guarantees and expedites review of projects on public land for multi-megawatt and even gigawatt solar projects, it’s small-scale solar that’s turning sunshine into electricity.

Internship Spotlight: Department of Energy Corporate-Federal Career Intern Program

By Tracey de Morsella on June 8, 2009 1 Comment accounting, Albuquerque, Bachelors, biology, budget analysis, business administration, business management, chemistry, civil, computer engineering, computer science, contract managers, contracts, corporate training, D.C., Doctoral degree, DOE Career Intern Program, DOE Online Learning Center, economics, electrical, engineering, engineers, federal government, finance, information systems, information technology, internship, law, marketing, Masters, math, mechanical, National Nuclear Security Administration, NM, nuclear, Office of Environmental Management. Executive Order 13162, operations management, physical sciences, President Management Agenda, procurement, public administration, rotational assignments, scientific, scientist, security, social Sciences, statistics, technical, US Department of Energy Career Intern Program, veterans, Washington

US Department of Energy Career Intern Program is a 2-year career-entry and development program aimed at hiring entry-level employees into scientific, technical and business occupations in GS 5-9 grade levels within the Department of Energy. Participants receive: a comprehensive individual development plan with features acquiring job-related certifications, formal classroom and online training, and mentorship by renowned government leaders; rotational job assignments with opportunities to travel across the United States and possibly internationally; possible $5,000 to $7,000 Recruitment Signing Bonuses and up to $10,000 per year for student loan repayment; accelerated promotions and the opportunity to advance quickly within the organization and a comprehensive federal benefits package.

Feds To Lure College Grads to Government Work with Higher Pay

By Tracey de Morsella on June 8, 2009 Comments Off on Feds To Lure College Grads to Government Work with Higher Pay college grads, D.C., DOE, federal government, grade level, GS-5, GS-7, HR directors, Office of Personnel Management, OPM, outstanding scholars, president obama, starting pay, Superior Academic Achievement, Washington

President Obama has said he wants to “make government cool again.” So, the federal government’s HR directors are studying a plan to boost the starting pay of college grads by $8,000 a year—to $41,210. The Office of Personnel Management proposal needs approval from the federal agencies. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to change the grade level for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree from GS-5 grade (or equivalent) level to GS-7 grade (or equivalent) level.