In CT the Union rate for a painter is right around $30.00 an hour.. It varies depending on the nature of the work and if you are contracting, subcontracting or a worker. An experienced residential painter will charge right around $25-$30. A contractor billing out at a local university will charge $55-$75 per man hour!
Renewable energy engineers focus their efforts on developing new means for energy extraction and designing energy-efficient machinery. The sector for green jobs is continually growing, so students getting a degree in this field can expect to see a lot of job opportunities after graduation.
Renewable energy is energy that is derived from natural processes (e.g. sunlight and wind) that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, bioenergy and ocean power are sources of renewable energy. The role of renewables continues to increase in the electricity, heating and cooling and transport sectors.