The Biden administration has made addressing the climate crisis a central focus, recognizing its profound impact on various aspects of American life. Extreme weather events, such as heat waves, wildfires, and droughts, have not only claimed lives but also inflicted significant economic losses, surpassing $100 billion in the last year alone. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law offers substantial investments to strengthen the nation against extreme weather and climate change impacts while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Investments in passenger rail, electric vehicle infrastructure, and clean school buses underscore the administration’s commitment to transitioning to a clean energy economy.
- Energy Jobs | U.S. Department of Energy
- United States Energy & Employment Report | U.S. Department of Energy
- The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Boosts Clean Energy Jobs, Strengthens Resilience, and Advances Environmental Justice | The White House
General Information on Workforce Development in Clean Energy Investments
Workforce development in the clean energy sector is vital and prioritized in the Biden-Harris Administration and policy initiatives. The following information highlights workforce development ideas and guidance and explains how and why clean energy registered apprenticeships are critical to building the workforce.
- Apprentices “Earn While They Learn” to Build a Clean Energy Future | U.S. Department of Energy
- Energy | Apprenticeship USA
- Provides information on registered apprenticeships in the energy industry
- The Clean Energy Workforce | Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship | U.S. Department of Labor
Vermont Clean Energy Investments
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