The states leading in renewable energy job growth as of 2023-2024 include:
- Texas: Texas has the largest renewable energy workforce in the nation, with approximately 396,000 clean energy jobs largely in wind and solar sectors. It also saw the highest net growth in renewable electric power generation jobs, adding about 3,700 jobs in that sector in 2023. Texas leads with 969,801 total energy jobs and significant clean energy investments of around $35 billion between 2021 and 2023.
- California: California follows closely with 932,273 total energy jobs and the largest number of clean energy jobs at 545,207. It added 3,600 renewable electric power generation jobs in 2023 and maintains a high proportion of clean energy employment (3.1% of total jobs in the state).
- Florida: Florida has experienced rapid growth in renewable energy jobs, with a 15% growth rate adding 1,841 solar jobs alone and an overall addition of 2,500 renewable electric power generation jobs in 2023. Florida ranks fourth for total clean energy jobs at 172,115.
- New York: New York added 2,500 renewable electric power generation jobs and has a substantial clean energy workforce of 177,202 jobs.
- Michigan, Alabama, North Carolina, and Utah: These states also show strong job growth rates, with Alabama, Utah, and North Carolina posting some of the fastest rates of energy job growth (Alabama at 9.6%, Utah at 7.8%, and North Carolina at 6.9%). Michigan has 401,720 total energy jobs and a 9.1% growth rate.
- Idaho and New Mexico: Although smaller in absolute numbers, Idaho had the fastest percentage increase in clean energy jobs at 7.7%, followed by New Mexico at 5.9%.
Summary Table of Leading States in Renewable Energy Job Growth (2023-2024)
| State | Key Highlights | Renewable Electric Power Generation Job Growth | Total Clean Energy Jobs | Growth Rate Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Largest renewable energy industry; $35B investments | +3,700 jobs | 261,934 | 6.0% growth rate in clean energy jobs |
| California | Largest clean energy workforce | +3,600 jobs | 545,207 | 3.1% of total jobs are clean energy |
| Florida | High solar job growth (15%) | +2,500 jobs | 172,115 | 15% solar job growth |
| New York | Strong renewable electric job additions | +2,500 jobs | 177,202 | Significant overall growth |
| Michigan | 9.1% growth rate | Data not specified | 401,720 total energy jobs | 9.1% growth |
| Alabama | Fastest % energy job growth | Data not specified | Data not specified | 9.6% growth |
| Utah | Fast clean energy job growth | Data not specified | Data not specified | 7.8% growth |
| North Carolina | Fast energy job growth | Data not specified | Data not specified | 6.9% growth |
| Idaho | Fastest clean energy job growth by % | Data not specified | Data not specified | 7.7% growth |
| New Mexico | High clean energy job growth rate | Data not specified | Data not specified | 5.9% growth |
In conclusion, Texas and California lead in absolute job numbers in renewable energy, while states like Alabama, Idaho, Florida, and Michigan are notable for their rapid growth rates in renewable energy job creation, signaling strong regional expansion in clean energy sectors.
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