Powering the Future: A Massachusetts Clean Energy Workforce Needs Assessment

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the clean energy workforce needed to meet the state’s ambitious 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, coupled with strategies to expand and diversify the clean energy workforce.

The clean energy industry will need to add more than 38,000 new clean energy workers by the end of the decade to meet our climate targets, growing the current clean energy workforce of 104,000 workers by 37%

First Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Project Underway Off MA Coast

Discover the impact of Vineyard Wind I, the U.S.'s first commercial-scale offshore wind project, from the perspective of the skilled workers who are making it happen. Take a video tour and witness firsthand how this groundbreaking industry is positively impacting the families and communities of Massachusetts.

Our Focus

MassCEC funds climate solution innovation to meet Massachusetts emission reduction goals while growing the state’s clean energy economy.

Come to Massachusetts

You may be aware that Massachusetts is home to top-notch universities, a vibrant economy, and championship sports teams. Did you know that we also have the highest percentage of clean energy workers per capita in the U.S. and our clean energy community includes the largest cleantech incubator in the country?

Thirty-two hundred (3,200) MW of offshore wind is being built off our coast, with at least 2,400 MW more coming, and we're training workers of all skill levels and ages for these exciting new jobs while expanding our busy Wind Technology Testing Center and New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal. We're committed to leading the clean energy transition and we welcome you, your company, your great ideas, and your passion for creating a better world into our supportive network of researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors. Come to Massachusetts, we can't wait to work with you!

 

Massachusetts

Funding

View funding opportunities offered by MassCEC programs, such as grants, investments, and consulting services we need.

EmPower Massachusetts

Funding type
Grants
Award Potential

$300,000 (Priority Track Implementation)

$150,000 (Non-Priority Track Implementation)

$50,000 (Innovation & Capacity Building)

Application Deadline

Innovation and Capacity Building: Rolling through April 3, 2024

Implementation: October 18, 2023 and April 3, 2024

Workforce

Students

Find jobs and internships, post your resume and much more.

Employers

Post jobs and internships, review resumes and grow your team.

Adult Learners

Build on your existing skills in a fulfilling and financially rewarding clean energy career.

Training

Access training, education resources and learning initiatives.

Upcoming

Events

Apr 16
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual
Apr 20
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111