Energy Efficiency Jobs in America 2024

Energy efficiency (EE) boasted more job growth than any other U.S. energy technology sector in 2023, with nearly 75,000 new jobs added—the strongest increase for EE since 2018. Energy efficiency jobs boost the entire U.S. economy, and workers operate in almost every county of the country. The EE workforce fills a crucial role in maintaining and improving our built environment, reducing building energy use nationwide.

Construction jobs for efficient buildings grew fastest of all EE subsectors. Within this industry, training and certifications help ensure quality building performance and healthier indoor spaces. Those with key credentials earn competitive salaries while creating better buildings and efficient infrastructure. EE job numbers—the largest in clean energy overall—continue to rise significantly. Prioritizing EE workforce development in every state is essential to creating stronger communities and opportunities for a more diverse workforce, and to support the multitude of small businesses that will get the job done.

This report serves as a baseline by which to measure future EE job growth enabled by critical large-scale investments such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).