Clean energy currently employs 3.3 million Americans, or one in 50 workers nationwide, according to a report from E2. That’s more than the total number of nurses, cashiers, elementary and middle school teachers, and waiters or waitresses. Jobs in the renewable energy industry also grew by 10% from 2021 to 2023, faster than the growth rate for overall U.S. employment.
However, if you’ve taken a look at the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) latest jobs report, you would be excused for not knowing about the massive opportunity and growth the clean energy sector represents.
