The Talent Gap in Clean Energy: Why Millennials and Gen Z are Key to the Future

The clean energy sector is at a transformative crossroads, promising to reshape the U.S. economy and redefine the job market. With substantial growth in renewable energy, grid modernization, and energy efficiency, the sector is positioned to lead the next wave of economic development. However, despite these advantages, the industry faces a significant challenge: a talent gap driven by misconceptions about job requirements and a lack of awareness among potential recruits.

To address this gap, a recent survey commissioned by 2023 Project of the Year Award WinnerAmeresco explores the career priorities, perceptions, and attitudes of Millennials and Generation Z—the “Impact Generations”—toward clean energy careers. The survey was conducted by Regina Corso Consulting in August 2024, which engaged 600 respondents aged 18 to 43, evenly split between Millennials (ages 28-43) and Generation Z (ages 18-27). As these two generations represent nearly 45% of the U.S. workforce, understanding their motivations and concerns is critical to developing a future-ready clean energy workforce.

Read the full article (opens in new window)

By E+ELeader

https://environmentenergyleader.com/stories/the-talent-gap-in-clean-energy-why-millennials-and-gen-z-are-key-to-the-future,57100