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Powering the Future: A Massachusetts Clean Energy Workforce Needs Assessment
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the clean energy workforce needed to meet the state’s ambitious 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, coupled with strategies to expand and diversify the clean energy workforce.
The clean energy industry will need to add more than 38,000 new clean energy workers by the end of the decade to meet our climate targets, growing the current clean energy workforce of 104,000 workers by 37%.
First Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Project Underway Off MA Coast
Discover the impact of Vineyard Wind I, the U.S.'s first commercial-scale offshore wind project, from the perspective of the skilled workers who are making it happen. Take a video tour and witness firsthand how this groundbreaking industry is positively impacting the families and communities of Massachusetts.
Our Focus
MassCEC funds climate solution innovation to meet Massachusetts emission reduction goals while growing the state’s clean energy economy.
Come to Massachusetts
You may be aware that Massachusetts is home to top-notch universities, a vibrant economy, and championship sports teams. Did you know that we also have the highest percentage of clean energy workers per capita in the U.S. and our clean energy community includes the largest cleantech incubator in the country?
Thirty-two hundred (3,200) MW of offshore wind is being built off our coast, with at least 2,400 MW more coming, and we're training workers of all skill levels and ages for these exciting new jobs while expanding our busy Wind Technology Testing Center and New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal. We're committed to leading the clean energy transition and we welcome you, your company, your great ideas, and your passion for creating a better world into our supportive network of researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors. Come to Massachusetts, we can't wait to work with you!
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Funding
View funding opportunities offered by MassCEC programs, such as grants, investments, and consulting services we need.
Not accepting applications
August 28, 2024 at 11:59 PM
$7,200,000
September 4, 2024 by 4 PM ET
InnovateMass
$350,000
October 7, 2024
Clean Energy Internship Program for Employers
$4,320/intern for Fall or Spring session; $8,640/intern for Summer session
Fall 2024 Applications Open
Mass Fleet Advisor
No-cost services
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Adult Learners
Build on your existing skills in a fulfilling and financially rewarding clean energy career.