Top Clean Energy Technology in Each State

Provided by: Climate Central |Published on: February 4, 2025

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Synopsis

This map shows the clean energy technology that has the most public and private investment in each state.
The technologies represented are zero-emissions vehicles, wind, solar, heat pumps, and carbon management.

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Subjects: Economics, Engineering

Authors: Climate Central

Region: United States

Languages: English, Spanish

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Positives

The map is easy to read and interpret.
Students may enjoy seeing how their state differs or is similar to those around it in terms of energy technology investment.

Prerequisites

Students should know the definition of clean energy technology.
The map is available to download in Spanish and English.

Differentiation & Implementation

Teachers can task students with creating artistic interpretations of this map, referencing climate change data artwork like this example from Jill Pelto for inspiration.
Students can select a clean energy technology from the map to research its benefits and drawbacks, making hypotheses for why more people may want to invest in that technology.
To make career connections, students can discuss how investment in these technologies can impact the availability of jobs and what jobs may be more available for students depending on their state. Students can research jobs like Mechanical Engineer, Energy Engineer, Environmental Engineer, and wind turbine technician.

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Top Clean Energy Technology in Each State

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