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District-By-District | 2019 Clean Energy Jobs in Oregon

Despite a population of just 4 million, Oregon’s clean energy economy ranks 14th in solar jobs and in the top 21 in energy efficiency, wind energy, clean fuels, grid and storage, renewable energy, and total clean energy jobs.

Thanks to policies like the Renewables Portfolio Standard, Clean Fuels Program and Coal to Clean that are driving development of infrastructure projects like solar arrays and wind farms, more than 55,000 Oregonians across every county in the state work in the clean energy sector according to E2’s Clean Jobs Oregon 2018 report released in December.

But these statewide numbers only tell part of the clean energy success story in Oregon. Below is a district-by-district look at the jobs and economic benefits that have resulted from Oregon’s climate policies.

Clean Jobs | District-By-District

Analysis of Clean Energy’s Economic Benefits Across Oregon (updated for 2019)

Oregon’s Statewide 2018 Clean Energy Jobs Report
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Commentary: Why the Midwest should revive its carbon plan

Even as traditional manufacturing, automotive and mining jobs are unable to return the same opportunities for the American heartland, Environmental Entrepreneurs’ Clean Jobs Midwest 2018 analysis reports that, already, more than 700,000 Midwesterners work in clean energy, with construction and manufacturing making up over 70 percent. That’s four times more than the number of employees working in […]

Gov. Polis Announces EVs, Clean Air Are Top Priorities for New Administration

Denver, CO (January 17, 2019) — Today, Gov. Jared Polis made cleaner air and vehicles one of his administration’s top priorities by signing an executive order directing state agencies to accelerate the transition toward a clean transportation future. The order directs the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to reduce transportation emissions by […]

Why climate change is going to clobber our economy

Recent reports about the state of climate change send another warning about its impacts: It’s going to clobber our economy. From the federal government’s National Climate Assessment and the United Nations’ IPCC report to recent state-specific economic projections, the link between our environment and our economy is crystal clear. The findings are consistent that climate change could cost the […]

DRPA to use its bridges and stations for new solar power project

“It’s really a great time to be going solar. With long-term contracts and commitments, the price of that energy is now lower than fossil fuel energy,” said Sharon Pillar, a Pittsburgh-based consultant for Sharon Pillar Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2). “The panels last 25-30 years or more. The savings over that time is great, and it’s also predictable. […]

Where The Clean Tech Jobs Are — Infographic & Interactive Guide

In a statement e-mailed to CleanTechnica, Bob Keefe, executive director of environmental advocacy group E2, says, “Cities are seeing the benefits of shifting to clean energy, with jobs and economic growth. These are good jobs in energy efficiency, construction, manufacturing, renewable energy and clean fuels and vehicles. And they shouldn’t be ignored by lawmakers as they’re considering state and […]

Colorado’s Electric Car Dream: More charging stations, less smog and the warm embrace of renewable energy

Ceres and the regional chapter of Environmental Entrepreneurs organized a recent roadshow, complete with a bus converted from diesel to electric by the company Lightning Systems, to highlight businesses and local governments in Larimer County that are adding electric vehicles to their fleets and providing employees places to charge their cars. … Ceres and the […]

Report: 55,000+ Oregonians Now Work in Clean Energy

Top 5 Counties: Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Marion, Lane All 36 counties have residents working in clean energy Oregon is home to 11,000 rural clean energy jobs Clean energy employs 50X more Oregonians than fossil fuels SALEM, OR (December 13, 2018) – More than 55,000 Oregonians now work in clean energy in every county in Oregon, according […]

Clean Jobs Oregon 2018

OREGON POISED TO BUILD ON CLEAN ENERGY SUCCESS IN 2019

More than 55,000 Oregonians work in the state’s clean energy sector. Policies like the Renewables Portfolio Standard, Clean Fuels Program and Coal to Clean are driving local development of infrastructure projects like solar arrays and wind farms. All this economic activity is fueling private-sector job growth. Oregon’s rural clean energy workforce is robust, and the state ranks No. 14 nationally in solar jobs—this despite a population of just 4 million. But Oregon’s clean energy sector is just warming up. Additional job opportunities and clean energy markets remain untapped.

To stay competitive in a rapidly shifting energy market—and to take full advantage of the clean energy job creation happening at the state, regional and national levels—the Oregon legislature should pass the Clean Energy Jobs Bill during the 2019 legislative session.

A BIGGER PICTURE

This report focuses solely on the energy sector of the economy and does not include jobs in retail trade, repair services, water or waste

management, and indirect employment or induced employment.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Energy Efficiency Jobs – 41,958
• Renewable Energy Jobs – 7,654
• Solar Jobs – 6,212
• Wind Jobs – 1,288
• Energy Storage Jobs – 2,594
• Clean Vehicle Jobs – 2,279
• TOTAL Oregon Clean Energy Jobs – 55,179

LOOKING FOR MORE INFO?

For an even deeper dive into the breakdown of clean energy jobs for Oregon visit E2’s District-By-District Clean Energy Jobs in Oregon page for factsheets on jobs in every Oregon state legislative district.

Visit e2.org/reports or see Clean Jobs Count for a full interactive jobs breakdown of every U.S. state and clean energy industry. You can also contact E2 Communications Director Michael Timberlake ([email protected]). An FAQ is also available here to answer any questions.

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The complete report is available for download here.

Southern California Building Decarbonization Event

Building Decarbonization California’s Climate Change Mitigation FrontierWithCalifornia State Senator, Henry Stern City of Los Angeles Chief Sustainability Officer, Lauren Faber O’Connor City of Santa Monica Chief Sustainability Officer, Dean Kubani NRDC Senior Scientist, Pierre Delforge WHEN Monday, December 10, 2018 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with program beginning at 6:30PM WHERE TIATO 2700 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404 […]

Solar energy companies flocking to Metro East, Illinois

Spurred by record-low equipment costs and state-sponsored incentives, solar installation companies are flocking to Illinois. One of the fast-growing solar markets involves partnering with farmers willing to lease some of their acreage to cultivate solar energy rather than crops.

Colorado Businesses and Institutions to Showcase

“Colorado can take a leadership role to further clean transportation — in Larimer County and across the state,” says Susan Nedell, Rocky Mountains Advocate for Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), a national group of business leaders and professionals, co-hosting the tour with Ceres. “Accelerating electric vehicle adoption will help Colorado grow its clean energy economy by attracting investments […]