Clean Energy Hiring Reports

A monthly look at where US clean energy is being built, what the jobs pay, how to get in, and one role worth watching — from the open roles on Verde Talent and public data.

October 2026

Texas is building a third of America's clean energy. It has less than a tenth of the workers.

Texas holds 32% of the solar, wind and storage capacity scheduled to be built in the US, but only 9% of the people who already work in the field. Plus field pay, entry-level roles, credentials and wind turbine technician as role of the month.

Published October 5, 2026