From CNBC: 2024-09-10 19:13:37

Presidential nominees Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to debate their economic plans, including clean energy’s future. Clean energy job growth has boomed, increased 142,000 jobs last year according to the Department of Energy. Despite election uncertainty, Ameresco plans to hire 300 workers in the U.S. and Europe, emphasizing the need for secure, cheap and clean energy sources. Gen Z workers are being targeted to fill these roles, eager for climate-friendly opportunities with the company. Neither Harris nor Trump have detailed energy policies, leaving industry experts to forecast increasing energy needs regardless of the election’s outcome.

Harris and Trump have differing energy approaches, with Harris supporting clean energy and Trump aiming to lower energy costs with increased drilling. Industry analysts predict a surge in energy demand in the future due to expansions in multiple sectors. Despite conflicting energy views, the push for cleaner, cheaper and more efficient energy solutions is expected to remain a top priority in the industry moving forward.



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