PA Surges to Top 10 in Clean Economy

Growing by over 30 percent since the height of the COVID-19 economic crisis in 2020–clean energy jobs in Pennsylvania have proved their resilience. With one of the fastest growing clean energy sectors in the nation, Pennsylvania became one of the top ten of states with the most clean energy jobs in 2021 and is poised to have national influence on economic growth and combating climate change. 

As Pennsylvania’s clean energy transition continues to ramp up, employment data shows that the commonwealth’s clean energy economy is lifting up small businesses and reflects the diversity of the commonwealth. Over 66 percent of clean energy jobs are created by small businesses across Pennsylvania, and people of color make up over 26 percent of the clean energy workforce despite representing 20 percent of the population. Furthermore, over 60% of clean energy jobs are outside of Pennsylvania’s major cities, clearly demonstrating how the clean economy can bring benefit to workers across the commonwealth. Increased investment in the clean energy sector can support the continued trajectory of this job market lifting up Pennsylvania’s communities.