The U.S. solar energy industry has grown tremendously in the past decade. That growth has actually been one of the most phenomenal economic growth stories across the whole U.S. economy. However, the “Covid Era” hit solar hard, and it has struggled to get back on the trajectory it was on. … [continued]
E2: As Congress prepares to vote on Inflation Reduction Act, clean jobs data shows every state would benefit. 2 million Americans worked in clean energy in 2021 Of top 10 states for clean energy jobs, half are red states; half are blue states 50% of all new U.S. energy sector … [continued]
Green careers that involve working with the environment, sustainability, renewable energy, conservation, and recycling are projected to grow about 9% over the next decade.
Annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) Shows Strength in Clean Energy Jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) this week released the 2022 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER), a comprehensive study designed to track and understand employment trends across the energy sector and within key … [continued]
The automobile assembly and motor vehicle component manufacturing industry is a critical pillar of the South African economy. Before the Covid19 pandemic, South Africa’s assembly plants produced 610,854 vehicles in 2018, all of which were internal combustion engine vehicles. 58% of these vehicles were for the export market. Vehicles and … [continued]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, offers U.S. states and cities the chance to invest in transportation systems that modernize infrastructure, expand access and mobility for all people in a community, improve public health and safety, and boost local economies. Transportation emits more climate-warming … [continued]
Tesla Technoking Elon Musk, along with the Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, were a few speakers at the Qatar Economic Forum on its second day, Al Jazeera reports. Bloomberg hosted the forum and focuses primarily on the need to diversify the world’s economy and develop the renewable … [continued]
SOLV Energy and Solar Energy International (SEI) announced [last week] their partnership to create the SEI Women in Solar program to empower women and non-binary people from all over the world through solar energy training, networking, mentorship, and clean energy employer / job connections. The goal of this program is to … [continued]
Something must be afoot when a leading US auto maker like Ford Motor Company highlights its healthcare benefits alongside the rollout of a new multi-state, multi-billion dollar manufacturing investment plan with a heavy focus on electric vehicles. Building and retaining a workforce of thousands in a hyper-competitive labor market is … [continued]
Tesla released its 2021 Impact Report yesterday and shared details about the environment, supply chain, and how it’s leading the exit from the fossil fuel era. Last year alone, Tesla customers avoided 8.4 million metric tons of CO2e. This statement by itself is an incredible milestone. Here are some key … [continued]
