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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.

INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN FAILS TO ANTICIPATE THE FUTURE

WASHINGTON (Feb. 12, 2018) –President Trump released his long-awaited infrastructure plan, disappointing many in the energy and transportation sectors looking for a true modernization plan for our nation’s infrastructure. The following is a statement from Grant Carlisle, advocacy director of the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs): “This plan ignores American energy and transportation […]

Colorado Business Leaders Support Xcel’s Stipulation Filing

This past summer, Xcel Energy and a wide group of stakeholders at the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), filed a “Stipulation” – a proposed update to Xcel’s Electric Resource Plan. It is an agreement between Xcel, its customers, Colorado businesses, local environmental organizations and others on how and where Xcel sources its power. The plan would […]

Nevada’s Clean Energy Future

Clean energy is a major economic opportunity for Nevada – but only if state lawmakers step up and strengthen certain policies, according to a new E2 policy paper.

Oregon: Changing Climate, Economic Impacts, & Policies for Our Future

“Oregon: Changing Climate, Economic Impacts, and Policies for our Future” is a first-of-its-kind resource for businesses, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. In addition to examining the economic threat climate change poses to Oregon, the report highlights the economic benefits and job opportunities that can be created by deploying more clean energy.

Understanding Solar Energy Issues in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Solar energy is at a turning point in Massachusetts. While its benefits and popularity are undeniable, continued growth is in jeopardy. Solar development is completely stalled in half of Massachusetts and could grind to a halt throughout the state without supportive policies.