Green+Technologies

= = Center in progress **Green Tech Center Directions**

DEFINE
What does the term "green technologies" mean? Before you can explore the impact of green tech on the Texas economy, and learn about careers in green tech, you need to understand some basic terminology. Use the links below to define the following terms on your paper. **Write the definitions in your own words.**

Write definitions for each of these terms:
 * **green technologies**
 * **sustainability**
 * **LEED**
 * **renewable energy**

Wikipedia: Environmental Technology Wiktionary

EXPLORE
Use the following web sites to **answer these questions**
 * What are the 2 most promising **Green energy**/alternative energy resources in Texas? Describe each and where these green energy sources are being used and expanded.
 * Give 3 example of **"green building"** techniques that builders are currently using in Texas. Or, describe "green" buildings that have recently been built here in San Antonio (one is right here in our own school district).
 * Give 3 examples of **green manufacturing** that companies are using in Texas.

Green Building: BuildSAGreen http://www.buildsagreen.org/options-for-builders/green-building/

Green Manufacturing http://www.green-manufacturing.org/about/

Greener Buildings (great for information about companies using green manufacturing) http://www.greenbiz.com/buildings

Texas Town Will Soon be 100% Solar Powered http://www.green-manufacturing.org/texas-town-will-soon-be-100-percent-solar-powered/

MyGreenEducationandCareer http://www.mygreeneducation.com/green-jobs-in-texas-new-wind-tower-manufacturing-plant/

10 Top Jobs in Green Tech http://www.boston.com/business/gallery/topgreentechjobs/

Green Energy Career Guide []