Clean energy jobs go unnoticed by many despite growing demand

In Philadelphia, a nonprofit program teaches low-income residents valuable clean energy skills, yet many remain unaware of the job opportunities in this fast-growing sector.

Isabella O’Malley reports for The Associated Press.

In short:

Jackie Robinson, a former inmate, now teaches courses in solar installation and HVAC work at the Energy Coordinating Agency, a nonprofit focused on energy equity.
Many people, especially in low-income communities, don’t know about the expanding clean energy job market despite rising demand for workers.
Programs like this help build sustainable careers and uplift communities through higher wages and skills training.

Key quote:

“A lot of low income people don’t even know these jobs exist … it’s all about getting the word out.”

— Jackie Robinson, instructor at the Energy Coordinating Agency

Why this matters:

The shift to clean energy is creating thousands of well-paid jobs, but gaps in awareness and training leave many potential workers behind, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Filling these roles can strengthen both the clean energy transition and local economies.

Clean energy jobs go unnoticed by many despite growing demand

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