U.S. job growth surges with the IRA
GreenBiz
AUGUST 9, 2023
The United States’ clean energy market was growing before the Inflation Reduction Act became the law of the land. Now, clean energy job creation is booming.
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APRIL 12, 2022
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The renewable energy transition is creating a green jobs boom
GreenBiz
JANUARY 20, 2023
million people work in the global renewable energy sector, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.
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US adds 100,000 clean energy manufacturing jobs since IRA, over one quarter solar
PV Tech
MAY 7, 2024
US companies have announced more than 100,000 jobs in clean energy manufacturing since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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Energy Industry Job Market Is Growing Fast, but Finding Workers Is Challenging
POWER Magazine
MARCH 1, 2024
The energy workforce added nearly 300,000 jobs in 2022, increasing to more than 8.1 million total jobs at the end of the year, according to the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) 2023 U.S.
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A clean energy economy can create millions of jobs in the US
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 7, 2022
The new federal Inflation Reduction Act alone could generate 900,000 net jobs by 2035, with other incentives creating even more.
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Data dive: How much do clean energy industry jobs pay?
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 21, 2021
A bygone talking point of the fossil fuel era was that high-paying oil, gas and coal jobs are irreplaceable. But the data show a more encouraging reality.
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Clean Energy Jobs Survey
Mosaic
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Our latest survey showcases how the American public is considering and preparing for the anticipated boom in the clean energy job market. The clean energy revolution involves an incredibly diverse workforce. Check out the data results in the video below. The survey — which polled a cohort of more than 5,000 U.S.
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Making homes more energy efficient could sustain 500,000 jobs
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
As many as half a million jobs could be supported annually if the UK is successfully able to fully retrofit the country’s existing housing stock in line with its Net Zero carbon commitments, according to a new report from PwC. This includes 94,600 trade jobs, with the most in demand being heating engineers and plumbers.
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6 tips from a recruiter for renewable energy job seekers
Solar Power World
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
This trend is even more acute within renewable energy, where the hiring is hot and shows little sign of slowing down. With all of the investments… The post 6 tips from a recruiter for renewable energy job seekers appeared first on Solar Power World. for months and a low overall labor participation rate of 62.8%.
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A net-zero Canada will see 700,000 more energy jobs than exist today as clean energy job gains outpace fossil fuel declines: report
Clean Energy Canada
MARCH 21, 2023
OTTAWA — Canada will see 700,000 more energy jobs in 2050 in a net-zero 2050 than we have today , according to a new report from Clean Energy Canada with modelling from Navius Research. million job decline in fossil fuels in this scenario (the world will want a lot less oil and gas), this is far exceeded by the 2.2-million
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Clean Energy Jobs on the Rise
altenergymag
JUNE 29, 2023
of Energy Releases Energy & Employment Jobs Report
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Global Energy Giant GE Selected as Preferred Supplier for Hydrogen Jobs Plan in South Australia
FuelCellsWorks
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The South Australian Government has marked a significant milestone in the Hydrogen Jobs Plan by nominating GE Vernova as the preferred supplier for its world-leading turbines, which will be run.
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Fact Sheet | Climate Jobs (2024)
Energy Central
MARCH 6, 2024
efforts to confront the climate crisis have propelled a demand for jobs that will help the country mitigate and adapt to climate change. These climate jobs have been steadily on the rise in the United States. The energy sector as a whole has regained 71% of the jobs lost due to the pandemic in 2020.
Taking Stock of Job Losses in Clean Energy
GreenTechMedia
OCTOBER 16, 2020
In a year when clean energy and clean vehicle jobs were supposed to increase by some 175,000, we are down by half a million jobs. On this episode of The Energy Gang, we will tell you why, and explain the numbers. The Department of Energy says we could. Oil Job Losses in Pandemic Are Lasting.
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Jobs – Geothermal drilling project manager, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
ThinkGeoEnergy
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The Directorate General for the Environment – Geology, Soil, and Waste Division (DGE-GEODE) of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland is advertising a job opening for the position of Deep Geothermal Drilling Project Manager. More details on the job opening and instructions on application are available via this link.
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Skills survey seeks to bridge Australia’s clean energy jobs gap
Renew Economy
JANUARY 29, 2023
New national survey hopes to get a measure on Australia's clean energy labour and skills shortages. The post Skills survey seeks to bridge Australia’s clean energy jobs gap appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Siemens Gamesa Changes CEO, Announces Job Cuts as Part of New Focus
POWER Magazine
MAY 8, 2024
Siemens Energy announced an overhaul of its struggling wind power division on May 8, unveiling plans for a new CEO for its wind turbine business and also saying job cuts […] The post Siemens Gamesa Changes CEO, Announces Job Cuts as Part of New Focus appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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Upskilling Africa’s workforce for green jobs in renewable energy and resilient agriculture
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
ImpactAlpha, February 1 – National commitments to decarbonize economies and mitigate climate change are spurring a global green jobs boom, as countries race. The post Upskilling Africa’s workforce for green jobs in renewable energy and resilient agriculture appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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MPs and activists challenge claim North Sea oil and gas supports 200,000 jobs
The Guardian: Energy
MARCH 25, 2024
Government has repeatedly used figure to justify more fossil fuel developments despite climate crisis Are 200,000 jobs really supported by the oil and gas industry in the North Sea? Campaigners and MPs are questioning the longstanding government claim. Continue reading.
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Forecast: 8 million energy jobs created by meeting Paris agreement
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Opponents of climate policy say curbing fossil fuel emissions will kill jobs, but a new study showed that switching to renewables would actually create more jobs than a fossil fuel–heavy future will. Renewables will make up 84% of energy jobs in 2050, primarily in wind and solar manufacturing.
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Innowatts’ European expansion to create 40+ energy transition jobs
altenergymag
APRIL 26, 2021
Innowatts, the leading artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled SaaS platform for global energy providers, today announces plans to create more than 40 new energy transition jobs to drive its European expansion.
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Green Homes Grant cut will be “a wrecking ball” to jobs, says TUC
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 2, 2021
New analysis estimates that of the 100,000 new jobs the government promised through the scheme, just 14,500 have been created to date. The union body says that more than 8,000 of those jobs could be lost because of a government funding cut of more than £1bn. A proper green jobs drive. The TUC has set out plans to create 1.24
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Clean Energy Jobs Survey
Mosaic
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Our latest survey showcases how the American public is considering and preparing for the anticipated boom in the clean energy job market. The clean energy revolution involves an incredibly diverse workforce. Check out the data results in the video below. The survey — which polled a cohort of more than 5,000 U.S.
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DOE Competition Helps College Students Prepare for Cyber Jobs in the Energy Industry
POWER Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
According to the “2023 Official Cybersecurity Jobs Report,” sponsored by eSentire and released by Cybersecurity Ventures, there will be […] The post DOE Competition Helps College Students Prepare for Cyber Jobs in the Energy Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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EPA Announces Awards for a National Clean Energy Finance Network
NRDC onEarth
APRIL 4, 2024
The GGRF will direct long-overdue funding to projects that reduce pollution, lower energy costs for families across the United States, and create good-quality jobs – all while catalyzing an unprecedented wave of private sector investment.
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How to Work a Greener Job
Green Living Guy
MAY 20, 2022
A green job might be a good fit for you, as it allows you to support social and environmental responsibilities. The post How to Work a Greener Job appeared first on Green Living Consultants, Companies, Electric Car Expert, Green Living, Electric Car News, New York, California, Florida, Missouri, Texas, Nevada.
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Danish windfarm firm Ørsted to axe up to 800 jobs and pause dividend
The Guardian: Energy
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Company developing world’s largest offshore windfarm in North Sea attempts to recover from turbulent year Business live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates The Danish company developing the world’s largest offshore windfarm in the North Sea is to cut hundreds of jobs and pause its dividend in an attempt to recover from a chaotic 12 months.
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100% Clean Energy Electrification Could Save California Households $34 Billion and Create 792,592 Jobs
altenergymag
JANUARY 7, 2021
New Detailed Analysis Shows Clean Energy Electrification Would Save Average California Household $2548/Year, Create Jobs in Every Zip Code Across the State
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Oil, Gas Groups Will Support New Jobs in Hydrogen Sector
POWER Magazine
JANUARY 26, 2024
A study from a group that recruits workers for energy sector jobs has found that as many as 39% of workers in the nascent green hydrogen industry are coming from […] The post Oil, Gas Groups Will Support New Jobs in Hydrogen Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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Chart: Which clean energy sector is creating the most new jobs?
Canary Media
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Canary Media’s chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format. Since the Inflation Reduction Act passed into law last August, both domestic and foreign companies have rushed to set up shop or expand operations in the U.S. to take advantage of new tax credits — and…
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Starmer says £2.5bn renewables jobs fund will help North Sea oil workers
The Guardian: Energy
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Labour leader aims to set up ‘British jobs bonus fund’ to challenge oil firms to accelerate shift to clean energy Keir Starmer has challenged the oil industry to dramatically speed up its shift to clean energy by offering up to £2.5bn to subsidise new jobs in renewables for North Sea workers.
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Rapid job growth in Canada’s clean energy sector set to outpace losses in fossil fuels: report
Clean Energy Canada
JUNE 16, 2021
VANCOUVER — As jobs in fossil fuels decline amid a shifting global landscape, rapid growth in Canada’s clean energy sector will more than make up the difference. In terms of raw numbers, the 208,700 new clean energy jobs added by 2030 far exceed the 125,800 lost in fossil fuels. While currently behind provinces like B.C.
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Jobs – Geothermal Engineering Consultant & Geoscientist, Sproule
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Global energy consulting firm Sproule has posted two job openings to support the expansion of their geothermal operations in the Netherlands. More details available on the official job posting. More details available on the official job posting.
Webinar: What net zero means for Canadian energy jobs
Clean Energy Canada
MAY 1, 2023
You’re invited to a Clean Energy Canada webinar on May 29 at 1pm ET/10am PT on the opportunities the energy transition will bring for Canadian energy jobs. Meanwhile, the federal government recently launched a series of sustainable jobs plans to ready the workforce for this inevitable energy transition.
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How To Find A Job In Environmental Field? Top Advice
Green Living Guy
APRIL 7, 2023
Whether your interest lies in green energy, renewable technologies, sustainable agriculture […] The post How To Find A Job In Environmental Field? I mean there is an undeniable need for professionals. Especially those who are excited and passionate about addressing these issues.
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Federal Policies Are Fueling An American Clean Energy Jobs And Investment Boom
Energy Central
JULY 17, 2023
The United States’ is in the early stage of a clean energy boom that’s driving new investment and job growth in every state across the nation – thanks to smart climate policy. Nearly 300,000 new energy jobs were created nationwide in 2022 according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) 2023 U.S.
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On the carbon tax, Justin Trudeau’s job is indeed to be popular
Clean Energy Canada
MARCH 14, 2024
“My job is not to be popular.” In February, Clean Energy Canada and research firm Stratcom asked British Columbians whether they agreed with the statement, “Given that we pay carbon tax, then get the tax rebate, I don’t understand why we even have it.” Put another way, they need to make it their job to be popular.
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Report: 30M solar homes would create 1.77M jobs, $69B in energy savings
Renewable Energy World
JULY 19, 2021
million jobs and $69 billion electricity bill savings over the next five years — while addressing the climate crisis and historic inequities. For timely updates, follow John Farrell on Twitter or get the Energy Democracy weekly update. In addition to creating 1.77 There is already broad-based support for this campaign.
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Greens pledge jobs guarantee for coal workers in $19bn transition plan
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Greens to pitch a ten-year job guarantee for coal workers and funding support for new clean energy ventures under $19B industry transition plan. The post Greens pledge jobs guarantee for coal workers in $19bn transition plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Major boost for hydrogen as UK unlocks new investment and jobs
Energy Central
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Major boost for hydrogen as UK unlocks new investment and jobs Eleven new production projects will invest around £400 million up front over the next 3 years, growing the UK’s green economy more than 700 jobs to be created, representing the largest number of commercial scale green hydrogen production projects announced at once anywhere in (..)
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Building Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency Creates More Jobs in Colorado
E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs
DECEMBER 16, 2020
By improving energy efficiency and electrifying our buildings, Colorado can lead the way in integrating our homes and businesses into our clean energy future. Moving to electric appliances is a simple solution to improve air quality, combat climate change, and continue to grow the state’s clean energy economy.
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New Mexico Legislature Should Move on Clean Energy, Jobs, and Climate
NRDC onEarth
JANUARY 16, 2024
Here are some of the initiatives we will be engaged in—and encouraging lawmakers and the governor to act on.
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Jobs – Geothermal Earth Scientist, Chevron New Energies – Houston, Texas
ThinkGeoEnergy
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Chevron New Energies (CNE) is advertising an open position for a Geothermal Earth Scientist to be based in Houston, Texas. CNE is focused on scaling three key businesses supporting our company’s higher return and lower carbon objectives: hydrogen, CCUS, offsets and emerging, which includes geothermal energy.
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