The Link Between Good Jobs and a Low Carbon Future: Evidence from California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard, 2002—2015 is a report by Betony Jones, Peter Philips, and Carol Zabin that examines the relationship between job creation and a low carbon future in California. The report focuses on the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which requires utilities to generate a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable sources. The authors find that the RPS has led to significant job growth in the clean energy sector, particularly in the construction industry. The report also highlights the importance of apprenticeship training and good job quality in the clean energy construction industry. Overall, the report concludes that investing in clean energy can create good jobs and contribute to a low carbon future.
