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Forecasting U.S. Clean Energy Job Creation by State (2019-2050)

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The Growth of Clean Energy Jobs by State

As the world is slowly moving towards a carbon-free future, job prospects within the renewable energy industry will see a boom in the coming years. Ranging from environmental scientists to renewable energy generation technicians and engineers, clean energy jobs are growing.

Between the shuttering of coal plants and companies making efforts to use renewable sources of energy, the United States on its own could see the creation of 5 million net new jobs within the energy-supply sector, driven by clean energy.

These jobs offer a more sustainable and high-paying alternative for the current and new workforce, especially in some of the country’s highly fossil-fuel-dependent states.

Based on analysis presented by Princeton University, the above infographic visualizes the forecasted change in energy-supply jobs in every state from 2019 to 2030 and up until 2050, in a net-zero scenario.

Shift in Energy Supply Jobs by 2030: Texas on the Forefront

Between 2020 and 2021, jobs in the oil and gas sector saw a 9% decline in Texas, a reduction of more than 55,000 in the state. Despite this, Texas is still one of the largest oil and natural gas producers, employing the highest number of people.

A rapid rise in employment in the clean energy industry will compensate for this decline in fossil fuel sector jobs. Texas fossil fuel unions have also signed onto the climate action plan and vowed to create more jobs in the clean energy sector.

In the process, Texas will see nearly 135,000 net new energy-supply jobs by 2030, more than any other state.

Here’s a look at the number of forecasted net new energy-supply jobs in the rest of the country:

StateForecasted Net Change in Energy-supply Jobs (2019-2030)
Texas134,446
California73,259
Florida65,754
South Carolina55,058
Iowa46,295
Virginia43,250
New Mexico39,548
Indiana38,908
Missouri33,786
Oklahoma30,953
Nebraska30,866
Illinois30,003
New York26,063
North Carolina25,789
Kansas22,064
Colorado18,634
Washington17,272
Alabama12,977
New Jersey12,845
Minnesota12,726
Michigan12,546
Georgia12,375
Oregon11,794
Pennsylvania11,581
Massachusetts11,332
North Dakota10,319
Mississippi9,564
Louisiana7,460
Utah7,388
Idaho6,758
Maryland6,461
Connecticut6,429
Nevada6,358
Montana6,014
Ohio5,873
Kentucky5,106
Maine4,483
Arizona3,962
South Dakota3,904
Tennessee3,752
Wyoming2,458
New Hampshire2,167
Arkansas1,991
Vermont1,591
Delaware1,538
Rhode Island1,399
Wisconsin863
West Virginia-1521
Total U.S.852,651

Note: Negative values indicate a decline in energy-supply jobs by 2030.

Shift in Energy Supply Jobs by 2050: Wisconsin Advances

Wisconsin has stated its desire to transition to 100% clean energy by 2050, growing the state’s economy by more than $21 billion.

According to Princeton, Wisconsin could also introduce more than 46,000 net new energy-supply jobs by 2050, a tremendous leap over the state’s 863 new jobs forecasted through 2030.

StateForecasted Net Change in Energy-supply Jobs (2019-2050)
Texas728,899
California356,350
Iowa266,464
Florida262,254
Nebraska216,561
Oklahoma213,432
Virginia209,840
Colorado183,014
Indiana170,705
Illinois165,348
Minnesota154,014
Oregon139,981
Kansas135,561
Georgia130,015
Pennsylvania127,286
Missouri126,825
Alabama125,812
New York121,786
Washington107,267
Maine102,026
Mississippi92,425
North Dakota86,490
Michigan80,755
New Mexico76,566
Tennessee74,275
North Carolina74,150
South Carolina62,779
Wyoming61,225
Montana60,127
Ohio53,848
Wisconsin46,445
New Hampshire44,025
South Dakota43,916
Arkansas42,038
Maryland39,527
West Virginia32,439
Nevada30,990
Kentucky29,243
Idaho28,371
Utah28,059
Vermont26,293
Arizona14,399
Delaware11,954
New Jersey11,091
Louisiana9,969
Connecticut5,644
Rhode Island1,478
Massachusetts-6,703
Total U.S.5,160,124

Note: Negative values indicate a decline in energy-supply jobs by 2050.

The state of Wyoming has the second-highest change in energy supply jobs, going from 2,400 jobs by 2030 to nearly 62,000 by 2050. Meanwhile, California, Florida, and Texas will continue their commitment to being leaders and introducing more clean energy-supply jobs by 2050.

The only states that will see a decline in clean energy jobs between their 2030 and 2050 totals are the northeastern states of Connecticut, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.

Most states have taken measures to create more sustainable and high-paying jobs without leaving the current workforce in the lurch. On average, U.S. states will see an increase of 105,000 energy-supply jobs by 2050.

As the states and the country make this transition and federal and private investment in the renewable energy industry increases, it’ll be interesting to keep track of how new clean energy jobs impact the economy.

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Charted: Coal Still Dominates Global Electricity Generation

Fossil fuels account for nearly 60% of power generation.

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Bar chart showing coal as the main electricity generation source in 2024

Charted: Coal Still Dominates Global Electricity Generation

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Key Takeaways

  • Fossil fuels made up nearly 60% of 2024 electricity generation.
  • Coal accounts for 35% of total power generation.

Fossil Fuels Still Power Most of the World

Global energy demand grew faster than average in 2024, driven by rising electricity use across sectors. The power sector led the surge, with demand growing nearly twice as fast as overall energy use—fueled by increased cooling needs, industrial activity, transport electrification, and the expansion of data centers and AI.

Despite a growing push toward cleaner energy sources, coal remains the leading source of electricity generation worldwide. In 2024, fossil fuels accounted for nearly 60% of global power generation, with coal alone contributing 35%, according to the International Energy Agency.

While renewable energy continues to expand, making up about one-third of total electricity production, the global energy mix still leans heavily on traditional sources.

CountryCoalNatural GasOilRenewablesNuclear
🇮🇳 India73.4%3.3%0.2%20.5%2.6%
🇨🇳 China58.4%3.2%0.1%33.9%4.4%
🇺🇸 U.S.15.6%42.6%0.7%23.3%17.9%
🇪🇺 EU10.7%15.6%1.5%48.7%23.6%
🌍 Global34.5%21.8%2.4%32.1%9.1%

In emerging markets and developing economies, coal continues to be the backbone of power systems. China, the world’s largest energy consumer, generated nearly 60% of its electricity from coal. In India, coal’s dominance is even more pronounced, providing close to three-quarters of all electricity produced.

In contrast, advanced economies are increasingly relying on cleaner sources. In 2024, the European Union made significant strides in renewable energy adoption—nearly half of its electricity came from renewables, far exceeding the global average.

In the United States, natural gas led the power mix, accounting for over 40% of electricity generation in 2024. President Trump’s pro-coal policies and the surge in energy demand from AI innovation are expected to boost coal production in the U.S. over the next few years.

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How the Largest Importers of Russian Fossil Fuels Have Changed (2022 vs. 2025)

Despite sanctions against Moscow, the EU remains a key consumer of Russian fossil fuels.

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This graphic highlights the largest importers of Russian fossil fuels, based on the daily flow of oil and gas

How the Largest Importers of Russian Fossil Fuels Have Changed (2022 vs. 2025)

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Since the war in Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, Russia has earned $915 billion from fossil fuel exports, with EU countries accounting for over $223 billion.

Despite sanctions against Moscow, the EU remains a key consumer of Russian fossil fuels.

This graphic highlights the largest importers of Russian fossil fuels, based on the daily flow of oil and gas, using data from the CREA Fossil Fuel Tracker as of March 2025.

China Becomes the Biggest Buyer

In June 2022, China overtook the EU as the largest importer of Russian fossil fuels. Today, China imports nearly six times more than the EU. India and Turkey have also emerged as major buyers.

Country2022-01-14 (tonnes)2025-03-13 (tonnes)
🇨🇳 China435,025607,288
🇪🇺 EU928,998104,646
🌍 Others244,945275,747
🇮🇳 India28,907344,848
🇹🇷 Turkey138,860239,662
🇰🇷 South Korea93,26730,255
🇺🇸 United States33,4680
🇬🇧 UK49,0620

Meanwhile, imports from the U.S. and UK, which were relatively small before the invasion, have dropped to zero.

EU Reliance on Russian Fuel

A report released by Ember estimates that European purchases of Russian gas amounted to €21.9 billion ($23.6 billion) in 2024.

Additionally, data collected by Kpler and analyzed by POLITICO Europe revealed that in the first 15 days of 2025, the 27 EU countries imported a record-high 837,300 metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia. This has raised concerns that billions of dollars could be fueling Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

Russia’s Position in Global Oil Production

Russia remains one of the world’s top oil producers, frequently competing with Saudi Arabia for the second spot behind the United States.

Following the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia’s oil industry was privatized, but in 2021, the state forced a consolidation and restructuring of the sector. Today, Gazprom, Rosneft, and Lukoil are Russia’s leading oil and gas producers.

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