From 2015 to 2019, the energy efficiency sector became one of the biggest, fastest-growing, and most beneficial sectors for both our economy and our environment. The EE workforce was projected to grow 3% in 2020. Instead, it shrank 13.5%. The Energy Efficiency sector continues to be impacted by COVID-19 and the related economic slowdown, with over 320,000 skilled and valued workers still jobless in this historically fast-growing industry. Check out the full report for details in all 50 states and DC.
Energy Efficiency Jobs in America provides an in-depth look at the industry that still employs over two million Americans and has vast potential for growth. Energy efficiency addresses the public health and economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, while tackling climate change and saving money. Efficiency & weatherization can reduce energy costs by 25%. Furthermore, Efficiency is the most cost-effective solution to reduce emissions in the power sector and can account for nearly half of emissions reductions needed.
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How does EE compare in Louisiana? Energy efficiency is the third largest energy sector in Louisiana. However, it was heavily impacted by COVID-19. Louisiana’s energy efficiency industry lost as many as 5,335 jobs since its onset, a 22.9% decrease compared to total jobs in December 2019—wiping out the last 3 years of gains. The energy efficiency workforce has the skills and expertise to meet this moment. Historically the Louisiana EE workforce grew steadily, gaining 18.3% since 2016. As the U.S. advances our economic recovery, policy solutions must create conditions to return to work laid- off/furloughed EE workers and to create a pathway for new workers to join this vital sector.
