By Ella Nilsen, CNNCNN — Jobs in the renewable energy sector grew in 2021 as fossil fuel employment declined — even as fossil fuel production increased — according to a report released Tuesday by the Department of Energy.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the report found renewable energy jobs outpaced economy-wide growth, noting the electric vehicle and hybrid sectors showed a “whopping” 25% job growth. Jobs in clean electricity grew by more than 4%, the report shows.
Fossil fuel jobs declined or grew at a slower rate than the economy overall, Granholm told reporters Monday.
Fossil fuel industry cut jobs in 2021 despite growth in production, Energy Department reports :: WRAL.com
