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Green Jobs State Initiatives

LEED® Initiatives in Governments and Schools
Various LEED initiatives including legislation, executive orders, resolutions, ordinances, policies, and incentives are found in 44 states, including 198 localities (132 cities, 33 counties, and 33 towns), 33 state governments, 12 federal agencies or departments, 16 public school jurisdictions and 39 institutions of higher education across the United States.

California Green Jobs Guidebook: Employment Opportunities in the New Clean Economy
Profiles green jobs throughout the state.

Michigan Green Jobs Report
The new green economy provides Michigan a dynamic opportunity to rebuild the state's job base, attract new investment, and diversify the state's economy. We may be at a tipping point of awareness, understanding, and opportunities that a green economy can provide for Michigan's workforce, businesses, and communities.

New York Green Jobs/Green Homes
Green Jobs/Green Homes NY (GJ/GH NY) is a blueprint for mass-scale greening over five years.

Oregon The Greening of Oregon's Workforce: Jobs, Wages, and Training
A report describing the green occupations and industries available in Oregon.

Pennsylvania Benchmark Employment in Representative Pennsylvania Green Occupations, 2005-2008
A report describing PA's green economy and industries.

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