Minnesota’s clean energy economy continues to grow, with nearly 64,000 Minnesotans working in the industry in 2024. The Clean Jobs Midwest report highlights Minnesota’s leadership in clean energy jobs and its position as the sector continues to evolve. Here are 5 top takeaways from this report.
Public News Service: Minnesota’s green jobs sector is roaring just as the weight of federal changes sinks in. A new report from the group Clean Energy Economy Minnesota showed 2024 was another banner year, with nearly 64,000 people working in renewable energy fields.
MPR: A new report says Minnesota added nearly 1,700 clean energy jobs last year, outpacing the overall state economy — although federal policy shifts could mean a slowdown is ahead.
Minnesota’s clean energy workforce grew to a record 63,802 jobs in 2024, adding nearly 1,700 positions across energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid technologies. The sector grew faster than the overall state economy, with nearly 40% of these jobs located in Greater Minnesota, supporting affordable, reliable energy and local economic growth.
Significant federal energy tax credits are repealed in the new federal budget bill. In CEEM’s latest webinar, Avisen Legal’s Jeremy Kalin unpacks the proposed repeals, phaseouts, and restrictions in the new bill.
Clean energy businesses in Minnesota added 2,415 workers in 2023, now employing 62,102 Minnesotans. That’s according to a new analysis of employment data released today by the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), Evergreen Climate Innovations and Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM).
Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) is seeking a Manager of Marketing and Communications who will flex creative and strategic expertise on a tight-knit team where contributions are directly visible and make a significant impact on our mission to educate Minnesotans about the economic benefits of transitioning to a clean energy economy.
Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) is seeking a Senior Manager of Membership Engagement to foster strong, dynamic relationships with our 50+ energy efficiency and clean energy business members.
Clean Energy Economy Minnesota was joined by members of the German-American Chamber of Commerce and others to discuss shared goals around clean energy and ways they can continue to work together.
From how Minnesota is addressing solar panel recycling, to guest blogs about recent technological innovations or interesting partnerships with tribal communities, we bring you the latest on all things energy efficiency and clean energy in Minnesota.
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