Crains: Energy efficiency can help America’s economy work for all

An economy that works for all Americans depends on access to safe jobs that pay well, builds up communities and protects the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate we live in. And that just happens to describe the fastest-growing jobs sector in the entire energy industry: energy efficiency. According to a new […]

Energy Efficiency in the Clean Energy Jobs Act

Currently under consideration by the Illinois state legislature, The Clean Energy Jobs Act will dramatically expand energy efficiency programs, decarbonize the power sector and increase electric vehicle penetration and move Illinois towards 100% clean energy. Join us on National Energy Efficiency Day, Wednesday October 2nd, for a deep-dive into the energy efficiency components of the legislation – […]

Energy Efficiency Jobs in America: Leading America’s Energy Sector Workforce

Energy efficiency continues to lead America’s energy sector when it comes to job creation.  More than 2.3 million Americans now work in advanced HVAC, efficient lighting, appliance manufacturing and construction – making our buildings, schools and offices more efficient while driving down utility bills and helping our environment. Energy efficiency jobs grew by 3.4 percent […]

Saving electricity employs more Floridians than alternative energy

The technologies don’t often dazzle like the latest iPhone, but they have a profound impact on how much power people and businesses consume. In fact, energy efficiency is the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. energy industry, according to a report from business group E2, or Environmental Entrepreneurs. More than 2.3 million people nationwide worked in the field […]

NYC Climate Week Event: Making NY An Offshore Wind Jobs Hub

E2 and our partners will host a NYC Climate Week event, “Making New York an Offshore Wind Jobs Hub” on Thursday, Sept 26.  Under New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which passed this summer, the state is supporting the development of 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2035. Join our offshore […]

Green Rewards

Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) recently released its Clean Jobs Colorado report, which states that Colorado had about 60,000 clean energy jobs at the end of 2018. Mesa County ranked 11th in the state with 1,122 jobs, according to the data. The 10 counties in front of Mesa are on the Front Range. Statewide, employers are predicting […]

Illinois Ranks 5th Nationally for Energy-Efficiency Jobs

Energy-efficiency jobs are booming in Illinois, and the pace is not expected to slow down anytime soon. According to a report released Monday, Illinois added more than 2,500 energy-efficiency jobs in 2018. That’s a nearly 3% increase. Robert Keefe is executive director of E2, which released the findings. He explained nationally, energy-efficiency jobs grew by 3.4% […]

Energy Efficiency Industry Touts Growth Despite Administration Battles

With the Trump administration going after California auto emission standards there’s a new report out that notes energy efficiency is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. The report by two industry groups note that it employs over 2 million people and provides a big portion of construction and energy jobs in Maryland

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