Clean energy jobs

Clean energy manufacturing

US wind manufacturing makes a comeback thanks to Inflation Reduction Act

Buoyed by tax credits and better market conditions, wind turbine manufacturers are reopening and expanding factories nationwide.

By Maria Gallucci . 5 June 2023
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: A chat with Katie Rae, CEO of The Engine

Plus, climatetech career moves at Nissan, Form Energy, VertueLab, Regrow Ag, Solarcycle, Spearmint Energy, Rhythmos and Gridmatic.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 1 June 2023
Heat pumps

This new training program will put people to work as heat-pump installers

A Philadelphia nonprofit is gearing up to prepare its first group of trainees for one of the energy transition's most crucial jobs.

By Alison F. Takemura . 26 May 2023
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: A chat with Charlin Bodley of RMI’s Energy Transition Academy

Plus, climatetech career and board moves at Nextracker, Tesla, Arcadia, American Clean Power, The Engine, Kevala, The Guardian, sonnen and more.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 22 May 2023
Solar

How robots could dramatically speed up solar farm construction

A number of companies are now using automation and AI to expedite utility-scale solar installations, ease labor shortages and protect workers from unsafe conditions.

By Eric Wesoff . 18 May 2023
Workforce diversity

The US electrician shortage has a simple fix: Recruit more women

Decarbonization means electrification, and electrification means more electricians. Women, who represent just 2% of U.S. electricians, could help the profession grow.

By Danielle Renwick . 5 May 2023
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: A chat with Jen Betz, CFO at Element Energy

Plus, climatetech career moves at Palmetto, Verne, Rewiring America, Vision Ridge, Tierra Climate, American Clean Power and more.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 4 May 2023
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: A chat with Doseke Akporiaye, executive director of WRISE

Plus, climatetech career moves at SunPower, Silicon Ranch, Heila, Schletter, Sesame Solar, Mission Control Communications, Amasia and more.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 20 April 2023
Wind

Maryland set to adopt one of the biggest offshore wind goals in US

Governor Wes Moore is poised to sign the POWER Act, which calls for building 8.5 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2031 to meet the state’s clean energy targets.

By Maria Gallucci . 12 April 2023
Solar

Bringing community solar to low-income customers is harder than it looks

Reactivate CEO Utopia Hill says building trust is critical in communities where many people are deeply skeptical of outsiders offering to make a deal.

By Kari Lydersen . 11 April 2023