- Green JobsOccupation aligned to O*NET green economy classifications.
- Bright OutlookOccupation O*NET expects to grow rapidly, have many openings, or be new and emerging in the years ahead.Source: O*NET Bright Outlook
- Clean EnergyA role in renewable energy, energy efficiency, or the broader clean-energy economy.
Energy Career Pathways
Power Colorado's future through traditional and renewable energy. Growing demand for wind, solar, and grid modernization specialists.
ENERGY EMPLOYEES
99,587
Colorado's energy sector spans oil, gas, utilities, renewables, efficiency and research.
RENEWABLE GENERATION
35%
Renewables made up 35% of Colorado's net generation in 2021, up from a fraction in 2010.
ENERGY COMPANIES
6,856
From NREL research labs to solar installers to utilities, Colorado's energy ecosystem is diverse.
Annual openings
47,838
Statewide across pathway roles
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Explore Colorado Energy
What to know about Energy
A quick look, straight from Colorado’s industry data.
A National Leader in Energy
Colorado is an energy production leader. We rank in the top 10 states for oil and natural gas production. Our solar and wind net generation has tripled since 2010, with renewables accounting for 30% of our state’s total generation by 2020, according to this report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Every aspect of Colorado’s energy sector is embracing environmental protections.
A Thriving Industry
Colorado’s energy and natural resources industry supports about 150,000 workers and accounts for nearly $11.4 billion in revenue annually, most of that in wages. It’s also one of our fastest-growing industries. Energy jobs can be found in skyscrapers, laboratories, and the field, and in nearly every county in the state.
A Knowledge-based Economy
Strong collaboration among Colorado’s universities, educational institutions, and public agencies provide the foundational research and education for new cleantech innovations. In addition, the state's 30 federally funded research laboratories are vital assets for the growth of the energy industry.
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