The clean energy sector in the United States has already lost a total of 594,347 jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. As of April 2020, the sector most affected was energy efficiency, with 413,486 employees having been laid off. California was the most affected state.
Number of clean energy jobs lost due to coronavirus in the United States in March and April 2020, by sector
Characteristic
March
April
Industry total
147,139
447,208
Energy efficiency
103,298
310,188
Renewables
23,739
71,835
Clean vehicles
11,339
35,101
Grid & storage
6,517
19,685
Clean fuels
2,186
10,398
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