The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has published its State of Clean Energy Manufacturing in America report, highlighting the growing economic impact of clean power manufacturing across the USA.
The sector currently adds $18 billion to national GDP each year, drives $33 billion in domestic spending, and supports 122,000 jobs in all 50 states.
There are over 800 manufacturing plants involved in the clean energy supply chain, with 200 facilities across 38 states producing primary components for wind, solar and storage technologies. Many of these jobs offer wages well above the national average. In 2024, clean energy manufacturing workers earned on average $42,000 more than the typical USA worker. Supply chain jobs averaged $75,000, and supporting service roles such as retail and hospitality paid around $52,000.
If all announced facilities in the pipeline become operational by 2030, clean power manufacturing could support over 575,000 jobs, generate $40 billion in earnings, contribute $86 billion to GDP, and add $164 billion in annual economic output. More than 200 new facilities are planned, representing $150 billion in future investment.
Projected regional job figures by 2030 include:
Northeast: over 4,300
Mid-Atlantic: over 123,000
South: over 172,000
Midwest: over 86,000
West: over 173,000
The report credits much of this growth to clean energy tax credits introduced in 2022 and calls for continued policy support to maintain momentum. ACP recommends:
- Retaining energy tax credits (45X, 45Y, 48C, 48E)
- Creating a stable trade policy
- Supporting a mixed energy approach
- Streamlining permitting processes
- Developing critical minerals policy aligned with domestic manufacturing needs
