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Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s 2024 Industry Report finds 100% growth since 2010 and identifies need for 28,000 additional workers by 2030
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) released its 2024 Massachusetts Clean Energy Industry Report today, highlighting that the clean energy industry is home to over 115,291 direct clean energy workers, having grown 100 percent since 2010. The industry contributed more than $15.9 billion to the Gross State Product (GSP) in 2023, a 74 percent increase since 2012. It also shows that 7,512 clean energy businesses exist across the state. Regarding direct jobs, the clean energy industry has a similar number as the College & University or Scientific Research industries, yet exceeds both industries' economic contribution in indirect and induced jobs and state GSP.
MassCEC’s 2024 report also found that 74 percent of clean energy jobs and businesses are located outside Route 128, and 58 percent of clean energy firms are small businesses (10 or fewer workers). A majority (53 percent) of clean energy workers are employed in energy efficiency, demand management, and clean heating and cooling jobs.
“Massachusetts is growing our global leadership in clean energy innovation, and we’re creating thousands of good-paying jobs and new businesses in the process,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Last year, I signed legislation to advance the development of homegrown clean energy and make Massachusetts the world’s climate innovation leader. As MassCEC’s report shows, our work is paying off—Massachusetts is setting the standard for the clean energy revolution.”
“Clean energy is a statewide success story, powered by a workforce of over 115,000 workers from Pittsfield to Provincetown,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This report highlights how every region is playing a role in building our clean energy future, with small businesses, startups and global leaders choosing Massachusetts as their home. We’re committed to ensuring that all communities share in the benefits of this growing industry.”
“Massachusetts is proving that climate leadership fuels economic growth. From solar to geothermal, our clean energy transformation is creating thousands of good-paying jobs across a wide range of industries,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “This report showcases how electricians, HVAC specialists, and manufacturing workers are all playing an important role in making our state more energy independent. The strength of our workforce and the momentum we’ve built ensures that the clean energy economy is growing right here at home.”
“This year’s report reaffirms what we already know—the Massachusetts clean energy industry has grown into an economic force that is delivering real results for residents, workers, and communities. With a robust workforce, expanding industry sectors, and a strong commitment to climate resilience, we are charting a course for long-term success,” said MassCEC CEO Dr. Emily Reichert. “At MassCEC, we’re focused on scaling these opportunities, creating equitable access to clean energy careers, and accelerating progress toward our net-zero goals.”
Since 2010, the Massachusetts clean energy industry has experienced 100 percent job growth, adding 57,610 new workers. This report also includes data from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s Workforce Needs Assessment which projected that Massachusetts needs about 28,000[TB1] [EC2] more clean energy workers by the end of the decade.
To address this need, Governor Healey signed An Act promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity, and protecting ratepayers and the Mass Leads Act in late 2024, two laws that will accelerate clean energy development and climate innovation while creating jobs and economic opportunities.
Released annually by MassCEC since 2010, the report includes data from December 2023. MassCEC’s methodology for the report, developed with BW Research Partnership, has been replicated by several other states and the U.S. Department of Energy. Read the full MassCEC Industry Report here[TB3] [EC4] .
Statements of Support
"The 2024 Clean Energy Industry Report reaffirms that clean energy is not just a growing sector, it is an essential component of the Massachusetts economy. With over 115,000 jobs, over $15.9 billion in economic impact in 2023 and a workforce that reaches every corner of the state from small to large businesses, this industry is supporting economic opportunity and growth throughout the Commonwealth,” said State Representative Carole Fiola (D-Fall River), Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. “Small businesses, and businesses that focus on energy efficiency, demand management, and clean heating and cooling jobs are not only helping the Commonwealth not only thrive economically but are helping the state meet its climate goals".
“We’ve always believed in the promise of climatetech—not just to fight climate change, but to create real, good-paying jobs across Massachusetts. MassCEC has done a great job supporting this growing sector, and we need to keep that momentum going to ensure every community shares in the benefits of clean energy,” said State Senator Barry Finegold (D-Andover), Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
About the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy and climatetech sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits, and secure long-term economic opportunities for the people of Massachusetts. Since 2010, MassCEC has awarded nearly $800 million in programs and investments and attracted more than $2.8 billion in private and public funds.
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