Microgrid Media | Jonas Muthoni, September 1 Ohio labor leaders say clean energy isn’t just powering homes. It’s also powering careers. Electricians and laborers are finding steady work on solar, wind, and grid projects. And the newest data backs them up: clean energy jobs are growing faster than the U.S. job market overall. What the research showsContinueContinue reading “Ohio’s Clean Energy Boom: Union Jobs, Training, and Community Benefits”
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Opinion: Energy as Missouri’s New Cash Crop
The Missouri Times | James Owen, August 25 This month marks over two hundred years since Missouri’s first Constitution was ratified. Back then, agriculture, mining, and trade were the cornerstones of our territorial economy. While much has changed, one thing remains constant: Missouri’s land and natural resources continue to shape our economic future—driving growth, creatingContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Energy as Missouri’s New Cash Crop”
Ohio unions see clean energy projects fueling good jobs
Public News Service | Farah Siddiqi, August 28 The labor unions IBEW and LiUNA say renewable energy projects have expanded apprenticeship programs, helping more Ohioans enter skilled-trade careers. Ohio labor leaders say renewable energy is not just powering homes, but creating thousands of good-paying union jobs. Despite the current administration’s focus on fossil fuels, cleanContinueContinue reading “Ohio unions see clean energy projects fueling good jobs”
In clean energy mad dash, union-scale jobs look for their place
Public News Service | Mike Moen, August 20 Job seekers might be surprised to learn clean energy is among the fastest growing careers right now. Labor leaders say developers are getting better at hiring union workers to build wind and solar farms but they see room for improvement in North Dakota. Industry analysts said theContinueContinue reading “In clean energy mad dash, union-scale jobs look for their place”
T1, Corning reach deal to make fully American-made solar panels
Reuters | August 15 U.S. solar company T1 Energy (TE.N), opens new tab and specialty glass maker Corning (GLW.N), opens new tab have reached a deal that will establish a fully domestic solar supply chain, connecting polysilicon, wafers, cells, and panels manufactured in the United States, they said on Friday. The deal will help T1 satisfy growing U.S. demandContinueContinue reading “T1, Corning reach deal to make fully American-made solar panels”
John Whitaker: Protecting Indiana clean energy jobs
Daily Journal | John Whitaker, June 4 As a leader in the Ironworkers union in Indiana, representing over 1,300 workers, I know firsthand how important clean energy is to making our economy work for all of us. Investments in clean energy have enabled our union locals to build back Indiana manufacturing, create good-paying jobs, andContinueContinue reading “John Whitaker: Protecting Indiana clean energy jobs”
Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant
Corridor Business Journal | Richard Pratt, July 2 Despite the ongoing federal debates about the future of renewable energy tax credits, representatives of Nordex USA were all smiles Tuesday as they celebrated the reopening of the company’s wind turbine production facility in West Branch. Production at the new facility, with more than 100 workers alreadyContinueContinue reading “Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant”
Wind Energy Continues State’s Economic Growth
Building Indiana | Carla Dempsey, June 10 The wind energy sector in Indiana has been churning for less than two decades, but the industry is already producing major economic results for the state. Nearly $11 billion was invested into land-based wind energy nationwide in 2023 alone, according to the Department of Energy. It isn’t hard toContinueContinue reading “Wind Energy Continues State’s Economic Growth”
Heliene opens 500-MW solar panel assembly facility in Minneapolis area
Solar Power World | Kelly Pickerel, June 2 Heliene officially cut the ribbon on its new solar module assemble facility in Rogers, Minnesota. The 500-MW site has been operational since April 29. Heliene also operates two panel assembly lines in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, with a capacity of 800 MW. The company’s total U.S. manufacturing capacity isContinueContinue reading “Heliene opens 500-MW solar panel assembly facility in Minneapolis area”
Just how many jobs and GDP dollars do US clean energy factories create?
Canary Media | Julian Spector, May 20 American manufacturing has already surged in the clean energy sector, bringing with it significant economic rewards. That’s the main takeaway from a census of U.S. clean energy factories, published today by the American Clean Power Association trade group. The report identifies 200 operating across 38 states as of early 2025. The production of solarContinueContinue reading “Just how many jobs and GDP dollars do US clean energy factories create?”