Women Are Energizing the Energy Industry

Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by Caitlin Ritchie for SaveonEnergy.com. It has been partially republished here on the MOXY platform with permission.

Women-identifying energy workers make up less than a quarter of the industry workforce. There is a similar pay discrepancy between genders in the renewable energy field. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reported women made up only 32% of the renewable energy workforce, with the bulk of their roles in administrative positions. While this is more favorable than the gender gap in the total energy industry (where women only account for 22% of the workforce), significant imbalances remain.

IRENA estimates that by 2050, there will be roughly 29 million jobs in the renewable energy sector. As renewable energy like wind and solar become a more common power source in the U.S. and the job market grows, more women may seek employment in the renewables industry.

While room for diversification remains, many women have already made significant contributions to the energy sector. SaveOnEnergy celebrates the accomplishments of women in the renewable energy industry. Click here to read about some impressive women in the industry as well as learn about scholarship opportunities.