According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), growth for renewable energy jobs is expected to increase significantly in the next four years (2023 – 2027). The substantial increase in renewable energy supply investment projects will likely lead to new employment opportunities. Global renewable energy is the fastest-growing sector, nearly doubling in employment from 2012 to 2021 (12.7 million jobs total). Countries such as China, Brazil, and the EU are the leading architects of renewable energy investment
projects globally. The United States is also expected to see an increase in energy investments due to, President Biden’s, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which will provide tax incentives to global firms investing their dollars in U.S. projects. With this much job growth expected, now is an optimal time for professionals to prepare for and pursue employment opportunities across the clean energy continuum. The clean energy market is in need of consultants, project managers, policy advisors, engineers and more.
To learn more about this anticipated clean energy industry boom, please read “Sustainability jobs…” by Dr. Parva Chhantyal from Green Solutions. To learn further about Duke educational opportunities that can better prepare you to capitalize on this growth, please visit The Duke Nicholas Institutes Degree Programs for grads and undergrads.
