Energy Efficiency Labor Force Is On The Rise — But More Workers Are Needed - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights the growing importance and resilience of the energy efficiency (EE) labor force in the United States amid a challenging overall job market. Despite the national unemployment rate reaching a four-year low of 4.6%, the EE sector continues to expand robustly, with job growth increasing from 3.4% in 2022-2023 to 4% in 2023-2024. The Building Performance Association’s “Energy Efficiency Jobs in America” (EEJA) report reveals that EE jobs have nearly doubled since 2021 and represent the largest energy sector in nearly every state, including major fossil fuel producers. These jobs span a wide range of roles—from energy auditors and HVAC professionals to architects and engineers—and are present in 99% of US counties, underscoring the sector’s deep integration into both urban and rural communities. Notably, median wages in EE jobs are about 20% higher than the national median, and the sector employs a higher