4 Technologies Driving Energy Efficiency Job Market According to DOE
Employment in the “energy” industry is on the rise, according to the second annual National Energy Employment Report issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) in January. In fact, 6.4 million Americans now work in energy, adding more than 300,000 net new jobs in 2016, which is 14% of the nation’s overall job growth. “This report verifies the dynamic role that our energy technologies and infrastructure play in a 21st century economy,” said David Foster, DOE senior advisor on industrial and economic policy.
The report also showed that the energy efficiency sector had the largest increase in jobs, adding 133,000 jobs in 2016 for a total of 2.2 million people. According to the report, much of this energy efficiency job growth can be attributed to advances in four major technology areas:
- Efficient appliances
- HVAC
- Advanced Building Materials
- Lighting