Clean Energy Job Losses Threaten U.S. Economy

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that over 100,000 clean energy jobs may be at risk as offshore wind and residential solar slow down. While E2 research shows 3.6 million Americans work in clean energy—growing faster than the broader economy over the last five years—recent trends suggest job growth is slowing. McIntyre explained that the Trump administration’s policies could worsen the downturn. Although grid storage jobs may expand, falling electricity demand could cut jobs elsewhere, creating significant risks for both the clean energy workforce and the overall U.S. economy.