Energy Shift
Forecasting U.S. Clean Energy Job Creation by State (2019-2050)
How to Use: Click the arrows on the left/right to navigate between 2030 and 2050 job projections.
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:
State | Forecasted Net Change in Energy-supply Jobs (2019-2030) |
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Texas | 134,446 |
California | 73,259 |
Florida | 65,754 |
South Carolina | 55,058 |
Iowa | 46,295 |
Virginia | 43,250 |
New Mexico | 39,548 |
Indiana | 38,908 |
Missouri | 33,786 |
Oklahoma | 30,953 |
Nebraska | 30,866 |
Illinois | 30,003 |
New York | 26,063 |
North Carolina | 25,789 |
Kansas | 22,064 |
Colorado | 18,634 |
Washington | 17,272 |
Alabama | 12,977 |
New Jersey | 12,845 |
Minnesota | 12,726 |
Michigan | 12,546 |
Georgia | 12,375 |
Oregon | 11,794 |
Pennsylvania | 11,581 |
Massachusetts | 11,332 |
North Dakota | 10,319 |
Mississippi | 9,564 |
Louisiana | 7,460 |
Utah | 7,388 |
Idaho | 6,758 |
Maryland | 6,461 |
Connecticut | 6,429 |
Nevada | 6,358 |
Montana | 6,014 |
Ohio | 5,873 |
Kentucky | 5,106 |
Maine | 4,483 |
Arizona | 3,962 |
South Dakota | 3,904 |
Tennessee | 3,752 |
Wyoming | 2,458 |
New Hampshire | 2,167 |
Arkansas | 1,991 |
Vermont | 1,591 |
Delaware | 1,538 |
Rhode Island | 1,399 |
Wisconsin | 863 |
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.
State | Forecasted Net Change in Energy-supply Jobs (2019-2050) |
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Texas | 728,899 |
California | 356,350 |
Iowa | 266,464 |
Florida | 262,254 |
Nebraska | 216,561 |
Oklahoma | 213,432 |
Virginia | 209,840 |
Colorado | 183,014 |
Indiana | 170,705 |
Illinois | 165,348 |
Minnesota | 154,014 |
Oregon | 139,981 |
Kansas | 135,561 |
Georgia | 130,015 |
Pennsylvania | 127,286 |
Missouri | 126,825 |
Alabama | 125,812 |
New York | 121,786 |
Washington | 107,267 |
Maine | 102,026 |
Mississippi | 92,425 |
North Dakota | 86,490 |
Michigan | 80,755 |
New Mexico | 76,566 |
Tennessee | 74,275 |
North Carolina | 74,150 |
South Carolina | 62,779 |
Wyoming | 61,225 |
Montana | 60,127 |
Ohio | 53,848 |
Wisconsin | 46,445 |
New Hampshire | 44,025 |
South Dakota | 43,916 |
Arkansas | 42,038 |
Maryland | 39,527 |
West Virginia | 32,439 |
Nevada | 30,990 |
Kentucky | 29,243 |
Idaho | 28,371 |
Utah | 28,059 |
Vermont | 26,293 |
Arizona | 14,399 |
Delaware | 11,954 |
New Jersey | 11,091 |
Louisiana | 9,969 |
Connecticut | 5,644 |
Rhode Island | 1,478 |
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.
Energy Shift
Charted: Coal Still Dominates Global Electricity Generation
Fossil fuels account for nearly 60% of power generation.

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.
Country | Coal | Natural Gas | Oil | Renewables | Nuclear |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
🇮🇳 India | 73.4% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 20.5% | 2.6% |
🇨🇳 China | 58.4% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 33.9% | 4.4% |
🇺🇸 U.S. | 15.6% | 42.6% | 0.7% | 23.3% | 17.9% |
🇪🇺 EU | 10.7% | 15.6% | 1.5% | 48.7% | 23.6% |
🌍 Global | 34.5% | 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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Energy Shift
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.

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.
Country | 2022-01-14 (tonnes) | 2025-03-13 (tonnes) |
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🇨🇳 China | 435,025 | 607,288 |
🇪🇺 EU | 928,998 | 104,646 |
🌍 Others | 244,945 | 275,747 |
🇮🇳 India | 28,907 | 344,848 |
🇹🇷 Turkey | 138,860 | 239,662 |
🇰🇷 South Korea | 93,267 | 30,255 |
🇺🇸 United States | 33,468 | 0 |
🇬🇧 UK | 49,062 | 0 |
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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