Energy storage job growth rates vary significantly by state, reflecting differing regional market developments and clean energy policies.
States with Fastest Energy Job Growth Rates
According to the 2024 U.S. Energy & Employment Report (USEER), some of the states with the highest overall energy job growth rates in recent years include:
- Wyoming (23.3%)
- Montana (15.5%)
- Arkansas (12.6%)
- Mississippi (11.2%)
While these numbers highlight rapid growth in energy jobs overall, energy storage specifically is often grouped with transmission, distribution, and storage categories. These sectors saw substantial job additions in states such as:
- North Carolina (9,600 jobs)
- Michigan (4,200 jobs)
- Georgia (3,900 jobs)
- South Carolina (3,700 jobs)
- Arizona (3,600 jobs)
The largest percentage increases in energy storage and related jobs often align with states actively expanding their clean energy infrastructure and grid modernization efforts.
States Leading in Solar and Storage Job Growth
Solar energy job growth is a strong proxy for energy storage job trends since storage complements solar integration. In 2023, solar jobs increased in 47 states, with Florida experiencing a 15% growth rate and adding 1,841 solar jobs, while Texas also saw significant job additions.
Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado exhibited some of the fastest growth rates in clean energy employment, including storage-related jobs. For example:
- New Mexico: 7.0% growth
- Nevada: 6.9%
- Colorado: 5.5%
- Florida: 5.3%
These states have prioritized renewable energy and storage deployment, driving job creation in those sectors.
Summary Comparison of Energy Storage Job Growth by Selected States
| State | Approximate Job Growth Rate (Energy/Storage) | Notable Factors |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 23.3% | Rapid energy sector expansion |
| Montana | 15.5% | Growing renewable investments |
| Arkansas | 12.6% | Emerging clean energy infrastructure |
| Mississippi | 11.2% | Expanding grid modernization |
| Florida | 5.3%-15% | High solar adoption, solar+storage growth |
| New Mexico | 7.0% | Renewable energy policies, storage incentives |
| Nevada | 6.9% | Solar and storage integration |
| Colorado | 5.5% | Clean energy legislation supporting growth |
| North Carolina | Significant job additions (9,600 in T&D/storage) | Transmission & storage investments |
| Michigan | 4,200 jobs in T&D and storage | Grid modernization efforts |
Overall, energy storage job growth is robust nationwide but particularly fast in states with active renewable energy markets, grid modernization initiatives, and supportive policies. Rapid job growth in transmission, distribution, and storage sectors complements solar and wind employment surges, making these states focal points for energy storage workforce expansion.
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