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U.S. Metro Economies: Current and Potential Green Jobs in the U.S. Economy

Prepared by Global Insight for:
The United States Conference of Mayors
and the Mayors Climate Protection Center
October 2008

The green economy is widely perceived as the next big potential driver for growth in the U.S. economy over the next several decades. As a new segment of the economy, it is exciting but little researched. In this landmark report prepared for the United States Conference of Mayors, Global Insight establishes a definition for green jobs, a current count of green jobs in the economy by metropolitan area, and a projection for potential green job growth under specific scenarios.

Global Insight estimates there are currently 750,000 green jobs in the U.S. economy, with 85% of them in metropolitan areas. The jobs are in varied categories including renewable power generation, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, research, consulting, and engineering, among others. Over the next 30 years, Global Insight projects potential growth of 4.2 million new green jobs assuming a significant increase in electricity generated from renewable resources, investment in energy efficiency in the residential and commercial sectors, and increased production of renewable transportation fuels.

To access the full report, click here.

If you have questions or comments regarding the report, please contact:

Luke Tilley
luke.tilley@globalinsight.com
+1.610.490.2633

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