Energy jobs in the U.S. are growing faster than employment in the overall domestic economy, driven in particular by renewables and the development of clean transportation, according to a new analysis released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Energy sector jobs grew 4% in 2021, while employment across all industries rose just 2.8% in the same time period, according to the 2023 U.S. Energy & Employment Report.
Not all energy sectors saw growth, however. Employment in the fuels technology sector, which includes gas, coal and petroleum, declined by more than 29,271 jobs, or about 3.