Report Highlights Clean Energy Job Growth In Wisconsin And Midwest

Wisconsin Numbers Now Top 26,000
Clean energy jobs grew 6 times faster than overall jobs in the state

Jobs in energy efficiency, renewable energy and other clean energy sectors continue to grow in Wisconsin, according to a new report released by Clean Energy Trust, an Illinois-based nonprofit and funder of early-stage clean technology firms, and Environmental Entrepreneurs, a national, nonpartisan business group.

The annual report, called 2017 Clean Jobs Midwest, found the number of people working in clean energy jobs in Wisconsin grew by about 1,700 last year, or 7 percent, amounting to more than 26,000 clean energy jobs in the state.

Erik Birkerts of Clean Energy Trust says the report also showed growth throughout most of the 12-state Midwest region. ....

The Report is here 2017 Clean Jobs Midwest!