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Clean Jobs Nevada 2019

32% clean energy job growth in 2018 leads all U.S., positions Nevada to become energy storage hub

According to the 2019 Clean Jobs Nevada analysis (downloadable PDF) of energy jobs data by the national nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), Nevada’s clean energy economy exploded in 2018 — adding nearly 8,000 jobs and making the state no. 1 clean energy job growth (32.4%).

Overall, clean energy jobs totaled more than 32,000 at the end of 2018, with the biggest benefactor being Storey County near Reno, home to Tesla’s Gigafactory battery plant. More than 8,100 Nevadans now work in clean energy in Storey County – giving it the highest density of clean energy jobs in the country, with 2,300 jobs per 1,000 employable residents.

Nevada’s wider clean economy is now dominated by three major industries within the broader sector— energy efficiency (11,000 jobs), solar (9,700 jobs), and energy storage (8,300 jobs). Combined, these industries account for 91 percent of all Nevada’s clean energy jobs. The number of solar jobs would have been even higher if the data was collected today, because it would more fully reflect demand increases spurred by the 2017 restoration of net metering.

NEVADA JOB SECTOR TOPLINES

• Energy Efficiency – 11,155 obs
• Renewable Energy – 10,864 jobs
• Energy Storage – 8,322 jobs
• Solar Energy – 9,777 jobs
• Clean Vehicles – 1,298 jobs
• Grid Modernization – 441 jobs
• ALL Clean Energy Sectors – 32,211 jobs

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

• Storey County is home to more than two jobs per every employable resident
• Nevada ranks 3rd among all U.S. states for jobs in energy storage
• Clean energy employs 5X more Nevadans than fossil fuels
• 77 percent of jobs are in the construction and manufacturing sectors
• The Las Vegas Valley and Reno-Sparks metro areas account for 92 percent of Nevada’s clean jobs
• All 17 counties in Nevada are home to jobs in clean energy
• Nearly 11,000 Nevadans work in renewable energy
• Nevada’s 413 geothermal jobs rank in the top 10 nationally
• Churchill, Douglas, and Lincoln counties all support more than 20 clean energy jobs per 1000 employable residents
• 1,300 Nevadans work in non-sales positions involving hybrid and electric vehicles and clean fuels

Looking for More Info?

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 2019 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 Nevada 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.

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The complete report is available for download at this link.

OTHER CLEAN JOBS REPORTS

Clean Jobs Nevada is only one in a series of state and industry reports produced by E2 and our partners.

• Clean Jobs America 2019 | Nearly 3.3 Million Clean Energy Jobs
• Energy Efficiency Jobs in America 2018 | 2.25 Million Americans Work in Energy Efficiency
• Clean Jobs Cities 2018 | America’s Top Cities for Clean Energy Jobs
• Clean Jobs California 2018 | Over 500K Californians Working in Clean Energy
• Clean Jobs Oregon 2018 |  55,179 Clean Energy Jobs Across Oregon
• Clean Jobs Washington 2018 | 82,859 clean energy jobs across Washington State
• Clean Jobs Colorado 2018 | 57,591 Clean Energy Jobs Across Colorado
• Clean Jobs Pennsylvania 2018 | Powering Over 86K Jobs in the Keystone State

ACORE’s Renewable Energy Policy Forum

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Clean Energy Jobs in America 2019: How Clean Energy is Powering American Job Growth

Clean energy now employs about 3.3 million Americans. That’s more Americans than work as school teachers, as waiters and waitresses – and about three times as many Americans than work in oil, gas, coal and other fossil fuel industries. Please join E2 to learn about the findings of the recently released 2019 US Energy Employment Report (USEER) […]

Clean Jobs America 2019

San Diego Solar Experience

Over a dozen nonprofit organizations and industry experts are coming together to provide unbiased, educational information for San Diego families considering a less expensive and more sustainable electricity option. The events will educate about upcoming SDG&E rate changes, how solar and energy storage work, available state and federal incentives and much more. Location IBEW Local […]

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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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

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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.

Offshore Wind: Generating Economic Benefits on the East Coast

REPORT

The U.S. offshore wind industry is poised for substantial growth, thanks to falling costs and increasing recognition by state and federal policy makers that there are tremendous economic benefits in harnessing clean, renewable energy offshore. BW Research, on behalf of E2, found that if each of the five states below added an average-sized offshore wind energy farm (352 MW) nearly 25,000 construction and operational jobs would be created up and down the eastern seaboard. The Department of Interior is developing lease sales for a strong pipeline of projects in this region—28 in total—which could equal 23,735 MW of new generating capacity, which if all developed would result in tens of thousands of more jobs and added economic benefits for those states. Through its expected growth over the next several years, offshore wind energy has the potential to significantly add to the Gross Regional Product (GRP) and state and federal tax revenues of South and North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York.

OFFSHORE WIND ECONOMIC POTENTIAL:

• If New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina added an average-sized offshore wind energy farm (352 MW), nearly 25,000 jobs and $3.6 billion would be added to the states’ economies.
  • South Carolina – 5,647 jobs and $878 million economic benefits
  • North Carolina – 5,522 jobs and $710 million economic benefits
  • Virginia – 4,377 jobs and $641 million economic benefits
  • New Jersey – 4,313 jobs and $702 million economic benefits
  • New York – 4,063 jobs and $737 million economic benefits

OFFSHORE DRILLING’S ECONOMIC RISK

• A one-month beach and fishing closure due to an oil spill off the coasts of New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina would cost over $2.7 billion in GDP and $1.3 billion in lost wages.
  • South Carolina – $117 million in lost wages and $314 million in GDP
  • North Carolina – $57 million in lost wages and $120 million in GDP
  • Virginia – $90 million in lost wages and $175 million in GDP
  • New Jersey – $163 million in lost wages and $307 million in GDP
  • New York – $870 million in lost wages and $1.8 billion in GDP

LOOKING FOR MORE INFO?

If you are looking for additional insight into E2’s Offshore  Wind report, including specific info about a state or to connect with business leaders on the East Coast who support increased offshore wind development and policies that grow clean energy jobs, contact E2 Communications Director Michael Timberlake ([email protected]).

The complete report is available here.

Mapping Clean Energy: Missouri

Missouri’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 400 clean energy businesses across the state as well as sites where renewable energy is generated.

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

Key Takeaways:

• There are over 400 businessesdisplayed in the map, which includes energy efficiency contractors and renewable energy (solar, wind, and geothermal) installers, covering all 34 state senate districts.
• Approximately 75 percent of the state has above average potential for solar power
• There is 702 MW of utility-scale wind and solar capacity currently installed with 458 MW of wind and solar capacity proposed 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 Missouri’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.

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

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

Other Resources:

Missouri supports 55, 251 clean energy jobs – 2017 Clean Jobs Midwest Report
Nearly 3.2 million Americans work in clean energy – Clean Jobs America

Oppose DTE’s plan to build a gas plant in St. Clair County

As Detroit Edison (DTE) unveils a plan to build a new, 1,100-megawatt gas plant in St. Clair County, Michigan, E2 members sent this letter to mayors across the state, opposing the plan and urging them to prioritize clean energy and cost-effective energy efficiency programs. 

Mapping Clean Energy: Ohio

Ohio’s clean energy industry is a significant part of the economy.

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 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 Ohio’s clean energy economy – and how much room it has to grow.

Strong clean energy standards in Ohio have supported the growth of a healthy industry. There are clean energy businesses in 92 out of Ohio’s 99 state house legislative districts. In particular, energy efficiency contractors dominate the map.

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.
• State legislative and congressional district boundaries.

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 illustrate 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:

Ohio supports 105, 443 clean energy jobs – 2017 Clean Jobs Midwest Report
Nearly 3.2 million Americans work in clean energy – Clean Jobs America

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

LOOKING FOR MORE INFO?

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.

DOWNLOAD

The complete report is available for download here.