Overview

• 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.