Solar energy jobs are growing 12 times faster than the US economy

If you’re looking to switch careers, you might want to listen to the wind.

According to a new report, wind turbine technician is the fastest growing profession in the United States.

The growth in wind power is just one example of the rising employment numbers associated with the clean energy and sustainability sector. According to the report, published by the Environmental Defense Fund’s Climate Corps program, the industry now has at least 4 million jobs, up from 3.4 million in 2011.

The report estimates that solar and wind jobs are growing at a rate 12 times faster than the rest of the US economy, and suggests that 46% of large firms have hired additional staff to address issues of sustainability over the last two years.

Those impressive gains stand in contrast to Donald Trump’s stance on energy. The president has consistently championed eliminating environmental regulations and increasing fossil fuel production as a promising way to bring jobs to America. Read more…

Solar energy jobs are growing 12 times faster than the US economy