The 2024 Massachusetts Clean Energy Industry Report highlights the substantial growth of the clean energy sector, which has seen a total of 115,291 direct jobs, doubling since 2010. The report emphasizes collaborative efforts by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and state agencies to foster job creation and economic development, particularly through initiatives like supporting internships and investing in clean energy infrastructure. It also introduces the emerging "climatetech" industry, which focuses on innovative solutions to combat climate change, and outlines the state's ambitious climate goals, including achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The report notes the need for continued investment in workforce development and technology adoption to maintain Massachusetts' leadership in clean energy and climatetech.

The bill proposes new legal language to enhance definitions within the clean energy sector, including terms like "Clean Energy Worker" and "Clean Transportation," while emphasizing energy efficiency measures. It outlines the establishment of the Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience of Offshore Wind (ARROW) to prepare future professionals in offshore wind, and introduces the Empower Massachusetts program to support community-based clean energy solutions for underserved populations. The report indicates a need for 28,000 additional clean energy workers by the end of the decade, highlighting the importance of targeted recruitment and training programs to address workforce gaps and promote equity in the clean energy sector.