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Gordon,
Since you are already in the energy industry, how about trying to stay in it? You probably know even more about it in a general sense than you think. You are already ahead of this game.
I know it might seem repugnent now, but the world will continue to need vast quantities of energy as Rule #1 even if all the other rules change. I like
T. Boone Pickens approach.
There will be some opportunities opening in the "green" sector if you can stomach the "green" connotation. Mostly, America will seek energy solutions within our own borders, including petroleum, but relying more on, first efficiency, and then coal, wind, solar and nuclear.
We have a great school system in the responsible and conservative state of North Dakota, including excellent college
Energy Tech courses right here in Bismarck (that used to be a Junior College that I attended in the 1960's). Later(1970's) I took some of the first technical classes (electronics) that they offered. The key is that I believe they now offer all online if you've got the moxie to stay with it. Stay home in California and study here in ND or another similar state.
Good luck in your search.
Wes
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