Ohio ranks among top ten states for green job growth in U.S.
With nationwide interest increasing over the years in clean energy, new employment opportunities have sprung up, like electric vehicle manufacturing, renewable energy solutions like solar power and HVAC that efficiently insulates in winter.
Oregon Generators wanted to find out which U.S. states are leading the way in the clean energy workforce and making the biggest economic impact.
Corey Gilgan is the owner of Oregon Generators, which installs standby generators and EV chargers for homeowners.
“Understanding where clean energy jobs are concentrated should help both workers and businesses make more informed decisions about their future,” Gilgan said.
Oregon Generators used data from the Department of Energy, Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census Bureau to compile a top ten list of states with the most green job growth in the U.S. from 2023.
Ohio ranks eighth out of the top ten states offering the highest volume of clean energy employment opportunities, right behind Pennsylvania and Michigan and ahead of Massachusetts.
The research shows Ohio has 142,429 clean energy jobs, which increased 2.7% from the previous year.
The number of jobs available rose over the past few years according to The Hannah Report.
Traditional HVAC and energy efficiency the most prevalent jobs for Ohio’s clean energy workforce.
According to Crain’s Cleveland Business, Ohio accounted for the fourth-highest number of jobs in the clean-vehicle sector in the U.S. in 2023.
Here’s the full top 10 U.S. states list with the most clean energy jobs on the market, provided by Oregon Generators.
- California
- Texas
- New York
- Florida
- Illinois
- Pennsylvania
- Michigan
- Ohio
Massachusetts
North Carolina
At the top of the list is California with over 640,000 clean energy jobs.
“California’s dominance isn’t surprising given their policy environment,” Gilgan said. “They’ve created a regulatory framework that actively promotes clean energy adoption and investment.”
According to Gilgan, the findings highlight how clean energy jobs have become essential to America’s economic future.
“We see growth in traditional strongholds like California alongside impressive integration in smaller states and former fossil fuel regions like West Virginia and Wyoming,” he said. “States investing in clean energy infrastructure and workforce development can drive significant job creation. Those establishing leadership now will maintain competitive advantages for decades to come.”
When looking at the number of clean energy jobs available in the state compared to that state’s population, Vermont is at the top of the list with 2,788 per 100,000 residents.
