Clean energy jobs

Energy bill could cost North Carolina billions in lost investments and jobs

As lawmakers decide whether to override the governor’s veto of SB 266, new research estimates the massive economic toll of the legislation.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 25 July 2025

Aerial shot of rows of solar panels — Under SB 266, North Carolina would lose out on about 36,200 solar-related jobs each year between 2030 and 2035, researchers say. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Clean energy jobs

Will Congress pull the plug on Ohio's clean energy momentum?

Thousands of jobs and over $7 billion in investments are on the line as lawmakers debate the future of the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 30 June 2025
Clean energy

House budget threatens billions in clean energy investment in Virginia

The state’s solar, offshore wind, and manufacturing jobs would be jeopardized if the president’s One Big Beautiful Bill clears the Senate in its current form.

By Charles Paullin, Inside Climate News . 3 June 2025
Heat pumps

Maine is training an army of HVAC pros to meet its heat pump goals

Heat pump installation and other clean energy jobs are growing in the state. Can its workforce development efforts keep up?

By Kristian Moravec . 23 May 2025
Geothermal

California college grows clean energy program amid geothermal interest

Mendocino County sits on a prime geothermal zone. As the industry grows, local leaders are ramping up efforts to prep residents for the jobs it creates.

By Aly Brown . 22 May 2025
Clean energy jobs

Solar apprenticeships give Virginia students a head start on clean energy

A regional partnership aims to train young people in anticipation of increasing demand for renewable energy-focused jobs in the heart of coal country.

By Matt Busse, Lisa Rowan . 21 May 2025
Clean energy manufacturing

Just how many jobs and GDP dollars do US clean energy factories create?

A new report aims to quantify how much domestic solar, wind, and battery production uplifts local economies. Its authors hope Republicans in Congress will take note.

By Julian Spector . 20 May 2025
Clean energy jobs

South Dakota students tap into growing wind-energy job market

Technical colleges are creating direct pipelines into the industry — and the number of available jobs is “crazy,” said one student who is about to graduate.

By Bart Pfankuch . 20 May 2025
Clean energy jobs

From EVs to HVAC, clean energy means jobs in Central Illinois

Decatur has been losing factory jobs for years. A clean energy workforce hub promises renewal — and provides training for students from disenfranchised communities.

By Kari Lydersen . 19 May 2025
Clean energy

Chart: Republicans take aim at clean energy boom benefiting GOP most

The Inflation Reduction Act unleashed a rush of investment in Republican-represented districts. Now, the GOP is proposing to effectively repeal the law.

By Dan McCarthy . 16 May 2025
Clean energy jobs

Illinois’ clean energy transition needs workers. ComEd is training them.

The utility’s Academy programs are helping women and people of color start careers in clean energy. A new crop of workers just graduated.

By Audrey Henderson . 1 May 2025