Amazon.com Inc. has announced plans to develop another wind farm, this time in Texas, to power its web services.
Tag: Energy
Alternative energy employment in U.S. reaching new highs
Employment in the wind energy industry in the U.S. reached a record high in 2015, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Clean energy jobs grow in Massachusetts
Clean energy jobs are growing to make up a significant share of the Massachusetts workforce.
Renewable energy plan expected to create jobs in Vermont
Vermont’s ambitious plan to transition their energy industry to renewable sources is hoped to create jobs and keep young people in the state.
U.S. energy storage industry set to grow
As more companies turn to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, the U.S. battery storage industry is set to experience booming growth.
Job cuts decrease for the U.S. oil industry
Falling oil prices have been behind numerous layoffs to industry workers, but these job cuts have been showing signs of slowing down.
Oil and natural gas provide jobs for Pennsylvania
While declining gas prices have contributed to a number of job losses, the oil and natural gas industry continues to grow in Pennsylvania.
Clean energy: An industry the whole nation can get behind
According to numbers released by Environmental Entrepreneurs in their quarterly “Clean Energy Works For Us” jobs report, over 18,000 jobs were created in the clean energy industries between July and September of this year in 21 states.
Job opportunities in clean energy reach 2.6 million
Since Jan. 1, 2014, around 1.2 million jobs have become available, bringing the total number of opportunities to more than 2.6 million.
EPA regulations may create up to 274,000 clean energy jobs
President Barack Obama recently announced new regulations for the Environmental Protection Agency that will reduce carbon emissions at power plants 30 percent by 2030.