1. Department of Energy’s Energy and Employment Report Breakdown of Industrial Sub-Sector Employment, Job Growth Trends, Geographic Spread and More April 6, 2016 Producer: Ben Booker Edited by: Katharine Conlon Director: Afzal Bari

2. Energy Efficiency and Motor Vehicle Sectors Have the Majority of Construction and Manufacturing Jobs April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT Employment Sector Categories CategoryDescription Electric Power Generation and Fuels “Electric Power Generation and Fuels encompass the entire range of business activities that support both fuel extraction and production as well as utility generation. Also included are any firms engaged in facility construction, turbine manufacturing, and parts distribution of all electric generation technologies.” Electric Power and Fuel Transmission, Storage and Distribution “Electric Power and Fuel Transmission, Wholesale Trade and Distribution, and Storage encompasses the entire network of power lines that transmit electricity from generating stations to customers as well as activities that support power and pipeline construction, fuel distribution and transport, and electrical transmission equipment manufacturing.” Energy Efficiency“Energy Efficiency employment covers both the production of energy ‐ saving products and provision of services that reduce end ‐ use energy consumption. These services include not only the manufacture of Energy Star appliances, but also building design and contracting services that provide insulation and improve natural lighting that reduces overall energy consumption across homes and businesses.” Motor VehiclesMotor vehicle employment as it relates to the energy sector involves vehicle manufacturing, repair, trade and distribution as well professional services in support of said activities 1

3. Motor Vehicles Is the Largest Employer in the Energy Sector April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT ■ Generation and Fuels ■ Transmission, Distribution, and Storage ■ Energy Efficiency ■ Motor Vehicles* Total Employment in Each Industry Sector in Millions *Excludes auto dealerships 2

4. Energy Efficiency is the Fastest Growing Sector in Energy Employment While Motor Vehicles is the Slowest April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT ■ Generation and Fuels ■ Transmission, Distribution, and Storage ■ Energy Efficiency ■ Motor Vehicles* Projected 2016 Employment Growth in Each Industry Sector *Excludes auto dealerships 3

5. Energy Efficiency and Motor Vehicle Sectors Have the Majority of Construction and Manufacturing Jobs April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT ■ Generation and Fuels ■ Transmission, Distribution, and Storage ■ Energy Efficiency ■ Motor Vehicles Types of Employment by Industry Sector in Thousands 4

6. Energy Efficiency Sector Has the Vast Majority of Construction Jobs in Energy April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT ■ Generation and Fuels ■ Transmission, Distribution, and Storage ■ Energy Efficiency Employment in Construction by Sector in Thousands 5

7. Energy Sector Construction Makes Up Nearly One-Third of All Construction Jobs April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT ■ Energy ■ Rest of Construction Sector Employment in Construction by Sector in Thousands 6

8. Electricity Generation and Fuel Sector Has 600,000 Low Carbon Emission Jobs; Half of Them are Solar-Related April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT ■ Solar Electric Generation ■ Renewable Fuels ■ Wind Generation ■ Nuclear ■ Low emission Natural Gas Generation ■ Hydropower ■ Other Renewable Employment in Low Carbon Emissions Technologies in Electricity Generation and Fuel Sector in Thousands 7

9. Motor Vehicle Sector Has 190,000 Workers in Alternative Fuels With Over Half in Electric and Hybrids April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT ■ Electric ■ Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid ■ Natural Gas ■ Other ■ Fuel Cell ■ Hydrogen Employment in Alternative Fuel Types in Motor Vehicle Sector in Thousands 8

10. Over Two-Thirds of Energy Employers Have Difficulty Hiring, Especially Motor Vehicles April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT ■ Generation and Fuels ■ Transmission, Distribution, and Storage ■ Energy Efficiency ■ Motor Vehicles Percentage of Employers Who Said They Had Difficulty Hiring by Sector Over the Past 12 Months 9

11. Lack of Experience or Insufficient Qualifications Were Nearly Always the Top Reason For Hiring Difficulties April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT ■ Electric Power Generation ■ Fuels ■ Transmission, Distribution, and Storage ■ Energy Efficiency ■ Motor Vehicles Top Reasons for Why Employers Had Difficulty Hiring by Sector Percentages Indicate How Many Employers Cited Reason 10

12. Women and Ethnic and Racial Minorities are Underrepresented in the Energy Sector April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT ■ Generation and Fuels ■ Transmission, Distribution, and Storage ■ Energy Efficiency ■ Motor Vehicles ■ National Average Percentage of Workers in Demographic Groups by Sector 11

13. OH WV VA PA NY ME NC SC GA TN KY IN MI WI MN IL LA TX OK ID NV OR WA CA AZ NM CO WY MT ND SD IA UT FL AR MO MS AL NE KS AK Generation and Fuel Employment Has High Concentration in South With Fastest Growth in Great Lakes Region ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker ■ Highest Concentration of Electric Power Generation and Fuel Sector Employment ■ Fastest Projected Job Growth in Electric Power Generation and Fuel Sector Electric Power Generation and Fuel Employment Map Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. 12

14. OH WV VA PA NY ME NC SC GA TN KY IN MI WI MN IL LA TX OK ID NV OR WA CA AZ NM CO WY MT ND SD IA UT FL AR MO MS AL NE KS AK Transmission, Distribution and Storage Has High Concentration in South With Fastest Growth in Midwest ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker ■ Highest Concentration of Transmission, Distribution, and Storage Sector Employment ■ Fastest Projected Job Growth in Transmission, Distribution, and Storage Sector Transmission, Distribution, and Storage Employment Map Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. 13

15. OH WV VA PA NY ME NC SC GA TN KY IN MI WI MN IL LA TX OK ID NV OR WA CA AZ NM CO WY MT ND SD IA UT FL AR MO MS AL NE KS AK Energy Efficiency Sector Has Large Employment on West Coast, But is Growing Quickly Across the Country ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker ■ Highest Concentration of Energy Efficiency Sector Employment ■ Fastest Projected Job Growth in Energy Efficiency Sector Energy Efficiency Employment Map Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. 14

16. OH WV VA PA NY ME NC SC GA TN KY IN MI WI MN IL LA TX OK ID NV OR WA CA AZ NM CO WY MT ND SD IA UT FL AR MO MS AL NE KS AK Motor Vehicle Sector is Heavily Concentrated in Great Lakes Region With Little to No Growth Nationally ENERGY EMPLOYMENT REPORT April 6, 2016 | Ben Booker ■ Highest Concentration of Motor Vehicle Sector Employment ■ Fastest Projected Job Growth in Motor Vehicle Sector Transmission, Distribution, and Storage Employment Map Source: Department of Energy, “U.S. Energy and Employment Report,” March 28, 2016. 15