Skilling Up for a Sustainable Future: A Look at the Labor Shortage in Renewable Energy

As demand for renewable energy rises, the development of new infrastructure as well as the revitalization of existing assets will require a substantial influx of labor. However, utility companies, renewable energy manufacturers, and suppliers are struggling to find labor at all skill levels. This executive briefing explores demand for renewable energy and the labor shortage in key occupations. Demand for renewable energy in the United States and around the world is on the rise as national governments race to meet their renewable energy goals.