Clean Energy Jobs Surge, Outpacing Overall U.S. Job Growth

Department of Energy reports significant rise in unionized clean energy employment, driven by recent legislation and investments.

Clean energy jobs grew by 4.2% in 2023, more than double the overall U.S. job growth rate of 2%.
Unionization in clean energy reached 12.4%, surpassing the wider energy sector's rate of 11%.
Key growth areas include zero-emission vehicles, renewable energy, and energy storage.
The Biden administration's policies, including the Inflation Reduction Act, have been pivotal in driving this growth.
Challenges remain in hiring qualified workers, with 76% of employers reporting some difficulty.