Georgia ranks sixth nationally for new clean energy jobs in 2024

Georgia added 3,292 clean energy jobs last year, which was five times more than the rest of the state’s economy in 2024, according to a report by the nonpartisan business group E2. 

Zach Amittay, E2’s Southeast Advocate, told Georgia Public Broadcasting that the report highlights the benefits of the clean energy sector.

“That represents a growth rate that’s five times faster than Georgia’s overall economy,” he said in the interview. “So,  just another year of data demonstrating clean energy as a real engine for job creation in Georgia, and a real driver of  workforce growth for the state.”

Georgia has a total of more than 85,500 clean energy workers and ranked sixth in the nation for added jobs last year, according to the report.

The data for the report was recorded through 2024, meaning that it does not reflect the recent policy changes of President Donald Trump’s administration. Research conducted by E2 found that companies have cancelled more than $2.9 billion in clean energy projects in Georgia since January 2025. These projects were expected to create an additional 1,100 jobs, according to the report.

The clean energy sector accounts for almost 2% of all jobs in the state and nearly 39% of jobs related to energy and vehicle sectors, according to the report.