Economics | Department of Energy

Wind energy projects provide many economic benefits, including direct and indirect employment, land lease payments, local tax revenue, and lower electricity rates.

Do large-scale wind projects increase local employment? New US

New Berkeley Lab study of more than 100 million US workers across 23 states finds clear evidence of increases in employment and earnings within 20 miles of existing wind projects that

Renewable energy jobs surge, though data differ on where and by

Wind and solar electricity output account for a large and growing portion of power generation, with jobs in those sectors making up an increasing share of energy employment. This

How much do energy industry jobs pay? A look at the data

Wind industry jobs are led by construction, with professional services and manufacturing close behind. Wind energy is the smallest employment sector in the energy industry, though it''s a

Careers in Wind Energy

According to AWEA, an estimated 85,000 Americans are currently employed in the wind power industry and related fields. Many workers are found on wind farms, which are frequently located in the

13 Jobs in the Wind Energy Industry (With Duties and Salaries)

Learn about 13 jobs in the wind industry, including their average salaries and primary duties, to help you discover the right renewable energy career for you.

Infation Reduction Act (IRA) Prevailing Wages

The RenewableWorks certified payroll team has been working with prevailing wages for decades. We work closely with our partners to determine correct employee classifications and corresponding wage

Best Practices for Solar and Wind Projects in a Prevailing Wage and

Starting on Jan. 30, 2023, developers performing any “physical work of a significant nature” on a renewable project site must pay prevailing wages to all workers and employ apprentices equal to at

JOBS & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Many of the jobs associated with the construction and operations stages of offshore wind development require skilled labor and typically use project labor agreements to secure the

U.S. Offshore Wind Workforce Assessment

Many of the workers who support a single offshore wind power plant, typically for a specific role, will also support other plants over time performing that same role.