Exploring a growing industry and connecting to local opportunities
The Massachusetts clean energy industry has seen continued growth in jobs, businesses, and economic impact; now supporting more than 115,000 workers — twice the number employed in 2010. In total, the industry has added more than $15.9 billion to Massachusetts’ Gross State Product since 2012—a 74 percent increase. 2024 Massachusetts Clean Energy Industry Report
Clean and renewable energy sources, such as wind turbines, solar panels and biofuels, are increasingly familiar to all of us. Likewise, when it comes to energy conservation and efficiency, the materials, technology and services available to us are constantly improving. In Massachusetts, the clean energy industry is more important than ever, as we strive to meet the growing energy demands of consumers through sustainable and environmentally just methods.
But what career opportunities are there locally for those with an interest in clean energy and the environment? To give you an idea of the jobs available, we’ve divided them into categories, provided a list of example jobs across varying levels of education and experience for each category, and connected those example jobs with education & training opportunities currently offered in Massachusetts.