The clean energy sector in the United States experienced a significant surge in job growth in 2024, outpacing the broader workforce by three times, according to a recent study by environmental advocacy group E2. The sector added 100,000 new jobs, marking a 2.8% increase and bringing total employment in clean energy to over 3.5 million. This growth was particularly notable in states like Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey, which saw the highest increases in clean energy employment. More than 80% of all new energy sector jobs in 2024 were in clean energy, highlighting its pivotal role in the U.S. economy. However, the study warns that this progress is at risk due to the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back federal support for renewable energy projects, which were previously championed by the Biden administration. The clean energy sector now employs three times as many Americans as the oil, gas, and coal industries combined. Key areas of employment include renewable electricity generation, biofuels, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, battery storage, and grid modernization. Despite the positive job growth, the study did not account for recent policy changes under the Trump administration, which have shifted focus away from renewables and towards fossil fuels. This shift poses a significant threat to the continued expansion of clean energy jobs and the broader economy.