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Clean Energy Employment in NC

North Carolina's clean energy workforce ranks 9th among all states.

Half of all energy jobs in North Carolina are in CLEAN ENERGY.

Current NC employment in occupations that can work in the clean energy sector
OEWS 2022 estimates, released Spring 2023, NC Statewide
Projected employment growth (2021-2030)
NC Occupational Employment Projections, 2021-2030 Statewide
Projected occupation openings each year
NC Occupational Employment Projections, 2021-2030 Statewide

NC has the 8th largest renewable energy workforce in the U.S, the 7th largest energy efficiency workforce in the U.S., the 8th fastest growing storage and grid sector in the U.S. and the 6th largest biofuels workforce in the US.

Clean Energy in NC

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Government and Policy

“North Carolina is the epicenter of the transition to a clean energy economy and continues to lead the way toward a clean energy future.”

Governor Roy Cooper

The Latest in North Carolina

Governor Stein Celebrates Boviet Solar Factory Grand Opening in Pitt County

Renewable Energy Company Invests $294 Million, Will Create More Than 900 Jobs

Governor Cooper Celebrates Over 20,000 New Clean Energy Jobs and More Than $24 Billion in Industry Investments

Under Governor Cooper’s Leadership, North Carolina Has Become the Epicenter of the Clean Energy Economy

North Carolina Pilots New Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Field Technician Certification Program

This summer, North Carolina will pilot a first-of-its kind course to train and certify technicians in the installation and maintenance of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations.

State Energy Research Centers & Offices

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Featured Employers

Blue Ridge Power

Established in May 2021, Blue Ridge Power is a full-service EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company for solar and solar + storage projects in the United States.

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Duke Energy

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.

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Siemens

From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

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