In Demand: Clean Energy, Sustainability and the New American Workforce

This resource provides insights into the status and growth of jobs in the clean energy industry. This downloadable PDF highlights quality jobs in renewable energy, energy efficiency, alternative vehicles, energy storage and advanced grid sectors. It documents that even while current federal government policies are not beneficial to clean energy growth, the industry is still […]

March 29, 2019

World Employment and Social Outlook 2018: Greening with Jobs

This PDF, by the International Labour Organization, will help students to understand key issues linked to the establishment of a greener economy, including macroeconomic, environmental policy, public programs, and worker protection and skills. While moving away from a coal-fueled economy may cause short-term job losses, the report shows that a fair transition to a more […]

The Future of Jobs Report

This report focuses on the momentous change that is underway in today’s workforce as the fourth industrial revolution takes place amidst a growing need for a more sustainable future. This report provides insight into current market trends and their potentials in the years to come, plus describes the sorts of changes that need to take […]

State Policy Toolkit: Guidance on Measuring the Economic Development Benefits of Energy Efficiency

As industry becomes increasingly interested in the economic development and job-creation benefits of clean energy investments, this toolkit (produced 2019) aims to provide practical approaches to estimate these economic impacts. It analyzes two studies of the most commonly used efficiency modeling tools and concludes with a survey of state initiatives.

Article: Clean Energy Jobs Grew 3.6% In 2018, With Wind Employment Thriving

Students can utilize this article when studying employment projections across various clean energy sectors. Utilizing professional charts and graphs, this article sites data that shows nearly every state across the U.S. saw an increase in clean energy jobs in 2018, particularly in the energy storage and clean vehicles industries.

The 2020 U.S. Energy and Employment Report

We are in the middle of a historic transition of the energy sector, and this report tracks changes in energy and energy-related employment during a time of continued change in the energy markets. This report is designed to help policy makers at all levels to understand the impact of the evolving energy markets and to […]

Webinar & Study: Global Energy Systems based on 100% Renewable Energy

This study shows a transition to 100% clean, renewable energies is highly realistic – even today, with the technologies currently available. Christian Breyer, Professor of Solar Economy at LUT University, Finland, and Hans-Josef Fell, President of the Energy Watch Group, present their latest joint publication, the study on Global Energy Systems based on 100% Renewable […]

August 21, 2019

Report: Energy Efficiency Workforce Grows to Over 2.3 Million

Energy Efficiency Jobs in America 2019 shows the continued growth trajectory of energy efficiency. Now representing a workforce of more than 2.3 million Americans, efficiency has more jobs than any other energy sector. The report explores job distribution beyond the top ten states in detail.

September 27, 2019

The Building Efficiency for a Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) Center

For Automation Systems (BAS) Specialists as well as High Performance Building Operations Professionals (HPBOP). Expand your HVAC program, connect this to a business degree, or create a stand alone program. Demand for these workers outstrips the supply. They can help you be part of its national network of community and technical colleges interested in improving […]

May 21, 2020

A Guide to Greening Technical and Vocational Education for Institutions

This Guide is designed to help leaders and practitioners of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in improving their understanding and implementation of education for sustainable development (ESD) using a whole-institution approach to greening their institutions. The Guide reflects the objective of the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET to assist TVET institutions in their […]

October 9, 2020