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Clean energy jobs in the U.S. grew nearly three times faster than the rest of the workforce in 2024, highlighting the sector’s critical role in the economy. According to a new study by environmental advocacy group E2, the industry added 100,000 jobs last year, marking a 2.8% increase and employing more than 3.5 million Americans. The report, which tracks clean energy employment trends annually, underscores the sector’s rapid growth and its vulnerability to policy changes.
States seeing the fastest job growth included Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, Florida and New Jersey. Meanwhile, California, Texas, Florida, New York and Massachusetts remain leaders in wind and solar employment. More than 80% of all new energy sector jobs created in 2024 came from clean energy industries, including solar, wind, biofuels, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, battery storage and grid modernization.
Energy efficiency continues to dominate the sector, with nearly 2.4 million jobs tied to installing advanced heating, cooling and lighting systems, as well as manufacturing certified appliances. E2 Executive Director Bob Keefe emphasized the significance of these numbers, calling clean energy one of the “hottest and most promising job sectors” at the end of 2024.
However, the report also warns of potential setbacks. While the analysis does not account for policy changes under President Donald Trump, his administration has already begun dismantling federal support for renewable energy in favor of fossil fuels. This shift threatens to slow momentum in a sector that currently employs three times more Americans than oil, gas and coal combined.
The findings reinforce the economic importance of renewable energy and highlight the risks tied to political decisions. With millions of jobs at stake, the future of U.S. clean energy growth may hinge on federal policy direction.
