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Clean Energy Businesses Are Essential for Illinois

The NRDC showcases E2’s “Mapping Clean Energy” Illinois” interactive map that pinpoints renewable energy and energy efficiency sites, clean energy businesses and electric vehicle charging stations.

Gutting Efficiency Would Be a Step Backward for Iowa

In an article warning against Iowa legislation to gut energy efficiency, Williams cites E2 data: “The legislation would “stifle a growing, prosperous industry” in Iowa, the sustainability-focused business group Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) has warned. In 2016, more than 20,000 Iowans worked in energy efficiency jobs such as retrofitting homes and businesses to make them more energy efficient. Clean […]

Clean Jobs America 2018

POWERING JOBS GROWTH ACROSS AMERICA

Clean energy is powering job growth in America. Clean jobs count: Nearly 3.2 million Americans now go to work each and every day in solar, wind, energy efficiency, clean vehicles and other clean energy jobs.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Energy Efficiency Jobs – 2,250,000
• Solar Jobs – 349,000
• Clean Vehicle Jobs – 220,000
• Wind Jobs – 107,000
• Energy Storage Jobs – 91,000
• TOTAL US Clean Energy Jobs – 3,177,000

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If you are looking for additional insight into E2’s Clean Jobs America or our other Clean Jobs America reports, 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.

US Clean Energy Jobs Grow to 3.2 Million

Top 10 States: Calif, Texas., Fla., N.Y., Mich., Ill., Mass., Ohio., N.C., Va. Energy efficiency added the most new jobs in 2017 across all energy sectors More Americans now work in clean energy than in agriculture, real estate, investment banking, and the media and entertainment industries – combined. Growth in energy efficiency, battery storage and […]

Clean Jobs Rural Midwest

Growing Rural Economies

Clean energy creates jobs, supports local tax bases and infrastructure development, while providing new opportunities for farmers—driving economic benefits that are becoming ever more apparent. In rural communities facing economic challenges, investments in wind, solar, and energy efficiency are growing. This report from E2 focuses on one part of America – the rural Midwest – that exemplifies the growth in clean energy jobs in rural areas nationwide.

More than 8,000 new rural clean energy jobs were added in the 12-state Midwest region stretching from Ohio to North Dakota in 2016 alone, bringing the total number of rural Americans who work in clean energy in this region to nearly 148,000 (see Figure 1)—nearly a 6 percent increase over 2015. Of those 148,000 jobs, almost 22,000 are in renewable energy generation, with the rest in energy efficiency and sustainable transportation.

Key Findings

• Majority of Midwest states have more clean energy jobs per capita in rural areas than urban ones
• Clean energy employment represents a bright spot in rural communities that have otherwise lost population and jobs
• Clean energy jobs in the Midwest are growing 6% a year
• 99% of U.S. wind capacity is in rural areas
• Nearly 150,000 rural Midwesterners work in clean energy, including almost 22,000 in renewable energy generation
• More than 8,000 new rural clean energy jobs were added in rural Midwest areas in 2016 alone

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This report follows E2’s Clean Jobs America analysis which found the clean energy jobs account for nearly 3.3 million jobs across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Both reports expand on data from the U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) produced by the Energy Futures Initiative (EFI) in partnership with the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), using data collected and analyzed by the BW Research Partnership. E2 is a partner on the USEER, the fourth installment of the energy survey first released by the Department of Energy in 2016. Clean energy jobs have grown every year since the first report was released in 2016.

If you are looking for additional insight into E2’s Clean Jobs Rural Midwest 2018 or our other Clean Jobs America reports, visit e2.org/reports. 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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Rural Economies Driven by Clean Energy – E2 Report

Clean energy employment represents a bright spot in rural communities that have otherwise lost population and jobs Growth in clean energy jobs outpacing overall hiring across Midwest (6%) Washington, DC – (May 10, 2018) –  A new analysis from the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs) finds rural clean energy job growth is outpacing […]

Mapping Clean Energy: Illinois

Illinois’ clean energy economy is clearly thriving.

But where is all this economic activity happening?

That’s exactly what E2 — along with our partners at FracTracker Alliance — attempted to find out with this interactive map showing the location of more than 1,000 clean energy businesses across the state as well as sites where renewable energy is generated.

The purpose of this map is to help policymakers, press and individuals better understand the scope of Illinois’s clean energy economy – and how much room it has to grow.

On the map you’ll find:

• Clean energy businesses: Locations of energy efficiency and solar, wind and geothermal installers.
• Renewable energy infrastructure: Existing and proposed utility-scale wind, solar and hydroelectric generation facilities larger than 1 MW as well as schools with solar energy generation and public EV fueling stations.
• Income per capita and legislative and congressional district boundaries.

Key Takeaways from the Map:

• There are nearly 1,000 businesses displayed in the map, which includes energy efficiency contractors and renewable energy (solar, wind and geothermal) installers, covering the vast majority of the state.
• Half the state already has utility-scale renewable energy projects, with many utility-scale projects in the queue waiting to be built.

We’ve done our best to capture as many businesses as possible but we know we’ve missed some.  This map isn’t comprehensive; it represents one snapshot in time of an industry to show how robust it is. If you know we’ve missed something, please send an email to Micaela Preskill at [email protected] and we’ll add it to the map.

How to Use the Map:

When viewing the map, zoom in to see the intricacies of what’s happening in each part of the state. If you click “Layers” on the black bar at the top of the map you will see a drop-down menu, which you can use to make data appear or disappear on the map.

For more information about what you’re seeing, click directly on the map. A pop-up box will appear to show you specifics. Use the arrows on the top right of the pop-up box to see all the information that applies to that spot on the map. For example, if you click on a pin representing a energy efficiency contractor, you’ll see information about that business. You can also use the arrow to see what legislative districts that business is in.

The Map

Other Resources:

Illinois supports 119,395 clean energy jobs – 2017 Clean Jobs Midwest Report
Over 3 million Americans work in clean energy – Clean Jobs America

Mapping Clean Energy: Michigan

Michigan’s clean energy economy is clearly thriving.

But where is all this economic activity happening?

That’s exactly what E2 — along with our partners at FracTracker Alliance — attempted to find out with this series of  interactive maps showing the location of more than 1,200 clean energy businesses across the state as well as sites where renewable energy is generated.

Since Michigan passed legislation in 2008 requiring utilities to generate 10% of their electricity from renewables by 2015, we’ve seen the state’s clean energy economy grow. Then in December of 2016 lawmakers decided to uphold and improve aspects of the state’s clean energy standards. The renewable portfolio standard was increased and new energy efficiency incentives were created to push utilities to do more. With recently strengthened laws, it is no surprise that Michigan’s clean energy sector – as seen on this series of maps – is so robust.

The purpose of these maps is to help policymakers, press and individuals better understand the scope of Michigan’s clean energy economy – and how much room it has to grow.

Key Takeaways

• There are over 1,200 businesses displayed in the map, which includes energy efficiency contractors and renewable energy (solar, wind, and geothermal) installers, covering all 38 state senate districts and all 110 state house districts.
• Approximately 75 percent of the state has potential for either wind, solar or geothermal power.
• 32 counties already have large-scale renewable energy projects, which many more projects in the queue waiting to be built

We’ve done our best to capture as many businesses as possible but if you know we’ve missed something, please send an email to Micaela Preskill ([email protected]) and we’ll add it to the map. This map isn’t comprehensive; it represents one snapshot in time of an industry to help you understand just how robust it is, and where it still has room to grow.

How to Use the Maps:

We’ve created 3 maps to show different parts of Michigan’s clean energy economy. One map shows clean energy businesses, one shows renewable energy utility-scale infrastructure, and one shows renewable energy potential.

When viewing the map, zoom in to see the intricacies of what’s happening in each part of the state. If you click “Layers” on the black bar at the top of the map you will see a drop-down menu, which you can use to make data appear or disappear on the map.

For more information about what you’re seeing, click directly on the map. A pop-up box will appear to show you specifics. Use the arrows on the top right of the pop-up box to see all the information that applies to that spot on the map. For example, if you click on a pin representing a energy efficiency contractor, you’ll see information about that business. You can also use the arrow to see what legislative districts that business is in.

The Maps

The Clean Energy Business Map shows locations of energy efficiency contractors and solar, wind and geothermal installers.

Clean Energy Businesses

The Renewable Energy Infrastructure Map shows utility-scale wind and solar generation facilities larger than 1 MW and schools with solar energy generation.

Renewable Energy Infrastructure

The Renewable Potential Map shows the potential for wind, geothermal and solar power generation.

Renewable Energy Potential

Other Resources:

• Michigan supports over 92,000 clean energy jobs – 2017 Clean Jobs Midwest Report
• Over 3 million Americans work in clean energy – Clean Jobs America

E2 Launches Campaign for Clean Energy, Jobs

Clean Jobs Count to hold events across the country in 2018 Major digital ad campaigns running in numerous states New state factsheets and reports will detail clean energy employment by county, congressional and legislative district Washington, DC – (May 8, 2018) – With the Trump administration enamored with coal, oil and gas, and with clean […]

E2 & 1 Hotels Announce Second Year of Fellowship Program For Emerging Entrepreneurs

• Applications now being accepted for emerging business leaders who want to advance environmental, clean energy policies at state and federal level • Winning applicants to receive $20,000 grants, mentoring from seasoned executives and entrepreneurs WASHINGTON, DC (May 8, 2018) – 1 Hotels, a mission-driven, nature-inspired luxury lifestyle brand with locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and […]

Cleaner and Healthier Transportation: Electrification in Colorado

Colorado is at a crossroads – emissions from transportation is about to overtake the electricity sector, even as Pruitt’s EPA wants to roll back the national clean car standards.  Yet we are poised to take action.  Governor Hickenlooper joined the Climate Alliance with other states, pledging Colorado to follow the Paris Agreement. In July 2017, the Governor […]

Fellowship for Clean Energy Entrepreneurs Accepting Applications for 2018-2019

1 Hotels Fellowship at E2 launches second year of initiative to support emerging leaders who want to advance federal and state clean energy policies Winning applicants to receive $20,000 grants, mentoring from seasoned executives and entrepreneurs WASHINGTON, DC (May 3, 2018) – 1 Hotels and the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs) announced today that applications […]