JUST RELEASED: The U.S.
#solarenergy
workforce grew 6% in 2023 and jobs increased in 47 states, according to IREC's latest
#NationalSolarJobsCensus
. Explore the report for an analysis of solar job growth, workforce development, and diversity: !
☀️Solar Jobs Map 2018☀️
2018 Top 10 Metro Areas for
#solar
jobs growth
Toledo, OH 🚗
Chicago, IL 🌬️
Miami, FL🏖️
Seattle, WA 🌲
Minneapolis, MN 🌨️
Tampa, FL ⛴️
Houston, TX 🚀
San Antonio, TX 🤠
Kansas City, MO ⛲️
Denver, CO 🏂
#Solar
jobs went up in 29 states in 2017! Visit our new solar jobs map and check out the cities, states, counties, and congressional districts where jobs grew the most.
#SolarIsNow
NEW: The U.S. solar industry employed just over 242,000 in 2018, a 3% decline compared to 2017. But
#solar
jobs increased in 29 states like Florida, Illinois, Texas, & New York. Read more in the National Solar Jobs Census 2018:
The U.S.
#solar
industry now employs nearly 250,000 workers, adding 5,600 solar jobs in one year and over 150,000 jobs since 2010. Read the details in our 10th Annual Solar Jobs Census:
The culture of
#solar
is more than just the panels. Check out this new smart combination of
#cleanenergy
and agriculture via
@FastCompany
:
@PGRenewables
Eagle Point farm is using the space around the solar panels as sites for 48 bee hives!
#Wind
&
#solar
generation saved Texas 11 billion in 2022—marking a 300% increase from previous years. From 2010 to the end of 2022, wind & solar produced $31.5B in wholesale electricity savings, benefiting all Texas households. |
@pvmagazineusa
Today we’re celebrating the fact that the U.S. is officially
#2MillionSolarStrong
with 2 million
#solar
installations lowering bills, improving health, reducing carbon emissions, and creating jobs in communities nationwide!
The solar industry already employs over 19,000 veterans nationwide. This
#VeteransDay
, we're joining
@hiringourheroes
,
@NABCEP
, and
@SEIA
to launch two new programs promoting
#solar
career opportunities for transitioning service members & veterans.
Celebrating a new 263 kW
#solar
system with 144 kWh of batteries at the Atlantic Medical Center in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico! Proud to support this with partners including
@HelmsleyTrust
,
@DirectRelief
, and
@ClintonFdn
.
☀️National Solar Jobs Census 2019☀️
Top 10 states for most
#solar
jobs ADDED in 2019:
#1
: Florida 🌞
#2
: Georgia 🍑
#3
: Utah 🏞️
#4
: New York 🗽
#5
: Texas 🤠
#6
: Illinois ⚖️
#7
: Virginia 🧑🌾
#8
: Indiana 🏀
#9
: Louisiana 🦐
#10
: Hawaii 🌊
Rural America can see huge benefits from wind and
#solar
development over the next decade.
@RockyMtnInst
looks at the prospects for clean energy growth and its impacts for local revenue, jobs, and more:
The U.S.
#solar
industry now employs nearly 250,000 workers, adding 5,600 solar jobs in one year and over 150,000 jobs since 2010. Read the details in our 10th Annual Solar Jobs Census:
#Solar
companies have difficulty finding qualified employees, our research shows -- making it even more important to engage the next generation with solar schools More in
@SolarPowerWorld
Jobs in energy sector grow to 67 million in 2022, but skill shortage a concern:
@IEA
—Over 50% of employment growth is concentrated in the
#solar
,
#wind
, and
#EV
sectors. |
@MercomIndia
One of differences between
#solar
and coal: Solar creates more than twice as many jobs. See our latest Solar Jobs Census and
@EFIforthefuture
report for the details:
New research from
@RockyMtnInst
projects that the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference’s goal of tripling global renewables capacity by 2030 is “now within reach” if
#renewableenergy
additions stay on an exponential growth path. |
@UtilityDive
Planned Vermont neighborhood is all-electric, solar-powered, and storm-resilient, with
#solar
on every home and an
#EV
charger in every garage. |
@pvmagazineusa
JUST RELEASED: The U.S.
#solar
energy workforce grew by 3.5% in 2022 alongside a jobs boom in
#cleanenergy
storage, according to IREC's 13th annual
#NationalSolarJobs
Census. Explore the new report now at !
We joined the Chicago-area
@MayorsCaucus
for a big event at
@argonne
to recognize 23 new communities that are
@GoSolSmart
Gold, Silver, or Bronze! Illinois now leads the nation in the number of SolSmart designees as
#solar
energy takes off within the state. Congrats to all!
How many
#solar
jobs are in your state? How about your city, county, or congressional district? Visit the solar jobs map to get all the details on solar energy jobs where you live.
#CleanEnergy
#SolarIsNow
#ActOnClimate
Despite the drop in overall
#solar
jobs in 2020, the percentage of female solar workers & almost every minority demographic group has increased: gender non-binary, Black or African American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino. Read more:
#SolarJobsCensus
Our research found women are still underrepresented and face a gender wage gap in the
#solar
industry. It's wonderful to see
@GRID
organizing these
#WomeninSolar
events in support of a stronger and more diverse solar workforce!
It's never been more important for clean energy industries to commit to a diverse and equitable workforce. Working with our partners, we've developed resources to help
#solar
companies lead the way.
#BlackLivesMatter
Virginia is becoming a
#solar
leader with
@Microsoft
's plan for a huge, 500 MW solar project and a big list of upcoming projects from
@DomEnergyVA
. Our Jobs Census found VA solar jobs increased 10% in 2017, now with over 3,500 jobs statewide.
@MSFTnews
A rising number of schools are going
#solar
so they can save money on utility bills and invest in education. Download our infographic and learn how your school can be next:
Thanks to all sponsors for making the
#Solar
Jobs Census possible, including our foundation supporters :
@Hewlett_Found
, Tilia Fund, and
@EnergyFdn
-- We are grateful for your support!
Coming up early in 2019: Our next National
#Solar
Jobs Census with the latest data on solar careers nationwide and in your community! Sign up for updates:
"Now that the
#IRA
has lit a fire under the
#cleanenergy
transition, a new worry has begun to emerge: can the U.S. create the
#workforce
it needs to build all of this stuff?" |
@drvolts
Financing
#solar
can be a challenge for nonprofits like
#affordablehousing
and places of worship. Our new discussion paper with
@IngenuityPower
and Clean Energy Solutions lays out an approach using PACE-Secured PPAs:
Proud to launch two new initiatives this
#VeteransDay
to connect transitioning service members & veterans with leadership opportunities in
#solar
. If you're a employer, get in touch with us to learn how you can be involved:
@SEIA
@hiringourheroes
@NABCEP
☀️National Solar Jobs Census ☀️
Top 10 states for most
#solar
jobs added, 2018:
#1
: Florida 🌞
#2
: Illinois ⚖️
#3
: Texas 🤠
#4
: New York 🗽
#5
: Ohio 🚗
#6
: Washington 🌳
#7
: Pennsylvania 🏕️
#8
: Kansas 🚜
#9
: Minnesota 🏒
#10
: Indiana 🏀
Utah added the most
#solar
jobs in 2017, followed by Minnesota, Arizona, New Jersey, and New York. See the latest solar workforce trends on our interactive map
“Trained
#solar
workers install solar at a lower cost per watt, and there are fewer callbacks on workers that have more skills.” — Sr Program Manager Chris Walker at
#IntersolarNA