Minnesota Funds $10K in Clean Energy Job Scholarships
Ten Minnesota students just got help paying for careers in solar, wind, and green energy. The scholarships remove a major barrier for students chasing good-paying jobs in a growing field.
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Uruguay Plans 99 MW Solar Expansion With 20-Year Deals
Uruguay is taking another big step toward renewable energy by inviting private companies to build three new solar farms that will power the grid for the next two decades. The South American nation continues proving that small countries can make giant leaps in clean energy.
Solar Panels Get American-Made Frames by 2026
A major solar company is bringing aluminum frame manufacturing home to Tennessee, making it easier for families to save money on clean energy tax credits. The move will create 285 jobs while helping the U.S. build its own solar supply chain.
Inside the Team Keeping 35 Wind Turbines Running at Sea
Sam Torrance climbs 300 feet above the North Sea to fix wind turbines that power 180,000 homes. His work keeping Britain's offshore wind farms running shows how green energy depends on skilled hands and brave hearts.
Clean Energy Creating 43 Million Jobs Worldwide by 2050
The shift to net-zero carbon emissions is creating millions of well-paying jobs that didn't exist a decade ago. Clean energy already employs 35 million people globally, outnumbering fossil fuel workers by three million.
Wisconsin Students Explore Clean Energy Careers at Fair
Middle and high school students in Wisconsin got hands-on experience with solar panels, electric vehicles, and drone technology at a clean energy career fair. The event connected young people with training programs for in-demand jobs in the growing renewable energy sector.
US Solar Now Powers 50 Million Homes, Jobs Surge
America just hit a clean energy milestone that's reshaping how we power our lives. Solar panels across the country now generate enough electricity for more than 50 million households.
Illinois College Trains 79 for Clean Energy Jobs
College of DuPage launched a groundbreaking program that combines free job training with business support, creating both workers and entrepreneurs in the booming clean energy sector. The results show a smarter way to build an economy that works for everyone.
UMass Dartmouth Gets $730K for Clean Energy Jobs
Massachusetts just invested $730,000 in UMass Dartmouth to train the next generation of offshore wind workers and protect ocean wildlife. Nearly 100 student internships have already launched careers in this growing industry.
Massachusetts Invests $4.2M in Offshore Wind Jobs
Massachusetts just committed $4.2 million to train workers for offshore wind careers and protect marine life as the state builds its clean energy future. Twenty projects will receive funding to create good-paying jobs while ensuring the industry develops responsibly.
Colorado Clean Energy Adds 6,700 Jobs to Rural Communities
Rural Colorado counties saw clean energy jobs jump from just over 4,000 in 2010 to nearly 7,000 today, bringing high-paying work to some of the state's smallest communities. The industry now delivers $6.3 billion in economic impact statewide, with another 3,500 jobs predicted over the next decade.
El Paso County Now #2 in Clean Energy Jobs on Colorado Plains
El Paso County has grown from 509 clean energy workers in 2010 to 2,100 in 2024, with wages jumping to $85,138. The county is part of Colorado's Eastern Plains renewable energy boom that's transforming rural communities with good-paying jobs and billions in economic impact.