In a release, Ian Hill, co-founder of Oregon-based SeQuential Biofuels and E2 Pacific Northwest member said Brown’s executive order represents a critical opportunity for Oregon’s economy and a commitment to action on behalf of Oregonians threatened by the fires, droughts, flooding, and other catastrophic impacts of escalating climate change. “The long-term health of our economy […]
Ian Hill is the co-founder of SeQuential Biofuels. The company works with restaurants to collect used cooking oil and turns it into low-carbon, clean-burning fuel. They also have a gas station in Eugene that sells biodiesel. Hill said he was hoping lawmakers in Salem would be able to work together to pass climate action but […]
E2: Gov. Brown’s Executive Order Good for Economy, Environment Action will create jobs, address climate change say Oregon business leaders SALEM, OR (March 10, 2020) – Today Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed an executive order to substantially reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions, expand the clean energy economy, and take other important steps to advance […]
2020 Fellows represent 8 states across 5 regions SAN FRANCISCO – National business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs) and sustainability-driven hotel brand 1 Hotels announced today the 2020 1 Hotels Fellowship class at E2. This is the third-year of the annual fellowship, which awards ten young U.S. business leaders $20,000 each to execute projects that advance […]
Statement from E2 Executive Director Bob Keefe WASHINGTON (Feb. 4, 2020) – Tonight, President Trump will deliver his State of the Union speech with a strong emphasis on the economy and the nation’s energy sector. Following is a statement from Bob Keefe, E2 executive director: “It’s great that the president plans to continue to focus […]
Join us for cocktails and conversation in honor of the 20th Anniversary of E2 and 50th Anniversary of NRDC featuring: Governor Jared Polis Attorney General Phil Weiser E2 Executive Director Bob Keefe Special guests from NRDC WHEN January 28, 2019 5 to 7 PM WHERE The Colorado Governor’s Mansion, Denver Please contact Susan Nedell ([email protected]) […]
By the same token, Trump’s vow to revitalize coal has come up empty: Since his election to the presidency, coal plants continue to retire en masse and multiple bankruptcies have occurred. Coal’s share of the electricity portfolio has fallen to just 25% and it is expected to drop even further. And E2’s Clean Jobs America report said […]
84,000 workers employed in cleantech fields, 11X more than fossil fuels Clean energy accounts for more than 5 out of 10 energy jobs in Washington WA ranks among top 15 states in 10 clean energy sectors Jefferson, Benton counties lead state in clean energy jobs per capita OLYMPIA (December 18, 2019) – Washington now ranks […]
Clean Energy Economy Integral to Evergreen StateClean energy is increasingly integral to Washington’s economic growth, as more than five out of every ten jobs in the Evergreen State’s energy economy are now in clean energy industries.
Led by energy efficiency (63K) and renewable energy (11K), Washington’s clean energy economy—now ranked 14th among all 50 states with nearly 84,000 workers—is providing new job opportunities in every metro area, county, and legislative district.While Washington State ranks among the top 15 states for employment in most clean energy categories, its clean energy economy has ample room to grow. In fact, when compared to its west coast neighbors, Washington’s clean energy employment per capita lags behind Oregon and California.
However, by passing a suite of smart, ambitious policies in 2019, the state has made important strides to improve its competitiveness with California and the growing clean economies in the Midwest and Northeast. Paramount among the policy successes in 2019 was the passage of a hallmark 100 percent clean electricity bill (SB 5116).
But significant work remains if Washington State is to realize its full potential and become a true national front-runner in America’s burgeoning clean energy economy. To lead in a rapidly shifting energy market, Washington’s legislature should pass strong measures to cut carbon across all sectors of its economy in the coming legislative sessions, including authorizing a zero-emission vehicle program, a low carbon fuel standard, and an economy-wide cap-and-invest carbon pricing program.
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.
Washington ranks among the top 15 states for employment in 10 clean energy categories.
According to Clean Jobs Washington 2019:
The complete report is available for download at this link.
U.S. Energy & Employment Report (USEER)
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 California 2019 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.
Other E2 Clean Jobs Reports
Clean Jobs Washington is only one in a series of state and industry reports produced by E2 and our partners.
Oregon was positioned to pass a statewide cap-and-trade bill similar to California’s, which puts a price on carbon emissions and other pollutants. HB 2020 was intended to have state industries purchase allowances to determine how much pollution they’re afforded annually and reinvest that capital into the state. “On California climate investments it’s the same idea […]
Statement from E2 Federal Advocacy Director Sandra Purohit WASHINGTON (November 21, 2019) – Rep. Donald McEachin (D-VA) with more than 150 House Representatives cosponsors today introduced the “100% Clean Economy Act of 2019,” a bill that would authorize new federal requirements aimed at ensuring the U.S. reaches a 100 percent clean economy by 2050. The following is […]
55,400 clean energy jobs at businesses across Oregon SALEM (November 18, 2019) – Clean energy jobs now account for nearly 60 percent of all energy industry jobs in Oregon with employment of 55,406 Oregonians, according to a new analysis of energy employment data by the national nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs). Clean energy businesses […]