The top states for energy storage job opportunities in the U.S. can be identified by looking at both the percentage of energy storage-related jobs relative to total state employment and overall job growth in energy sectors that include storage, transmission, and distribution.
Leading States by Energy Storage Jobs Percentage
- California: Has one of the highest shares of energy storage jobs, about 0.8% of total state jobs.
- Vermont: Also reports 0.8% of jobs related to energy storage, making it a significant market on a per capita basis.
- Hawaii: At 0.7%, Hawaii is another state with a strong presence in energy storage employment.
- Nevada: Matches Hawaii with 0.7% energy storage-related jobs and is known for strong solar and storage sectors.
States with High Job Growth in Transmission, Distribution, and Storage
These states have added significant numbers of jobs related to energy storage infrastructure in recent years:
- North Carolina: Added 9,600 jobs in transmission, distribution, and storage.
- Michigan: Added 4,200 jobs in this category, also a hub for battery manufacturing.
- Georgia: Added 3,900 jobs, with many new renewable projects underway.
- South Carolina: Added 3,700 jobs and has battery manufacturing growth.
- Arizona: Added 3,600 jobs, also important for battery manufacturing and renewable projects.
Other Key Notes
- Texas leads overall renewable energy job growth with 50,200 new jobs but focuses more broadly on generation than storage specifically.
- States like Michigan, Arizona, and South Carolina are highlighted for battery manufacturing jobs, a crucial segment of the energy storage industry.
- Nevada remains one of the top states for solar jobs per capita, which ties closely to energy storage demand.
Summary Table
| State | Energy Storage Job % | Notable Job Growth (Storage/Transmission) | Battery Manufacturing & Storage Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 0.8% | High overall renewable job growth | Yes |
| Vermont | 0.8% | Smaller overall, high % jobs | Not specifically noted |
| Hawaii | 0.7% | Moderate | Not specifically noted |
| Nevada | 0.7% | Solar jobs per capita leader | Yes, solar & storage |
| North Carolina | N/A | +9,600 jobs in storage/transmission | Yes |
| Michigan | N/A | +4,200 jobs in storage/transmission | Yes, battery manufacturing |
| Georgia | N/A | +3,900 jobs in storage/transmission | New renewable projects |
| South Carolina | N/A | +3,700 jobs in storage/transmission | Battery manufacturing |
| Arizona | N/A | +3,600 jobs in storage/transmission | Battery manufacturing |
These states represent the current hotspots for energy storage employment opportunities due to their mix of renewable energy growth, battery and storage manufacturing, and transmission infrastructure expansion.
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