California's growing green economy

Thousands of companies have benefited from California's decades long leadership on clean energy and energy efficiency. This existing infrastructure of large and small businesses throughout state is providing the products and services needed to fight climate change and secure California’s energy future.

Our array of reports, maps, surveys and interviews tells the story of how AB 32 supports real companies and real people across California involved in energy generation, energy efficiency, transportation, green buildings, and much more.

Reports and resources

• California Biodiesel Industry: Case Study [PDF]

  A case study of the growing California biodiesel industry and six companies that are fueling positive change in California with the help of smart policies.

• Report: Invest to grow [PDF]

  A report telling the story of both the need and opportunity to invest AB 32 proceeds to address state and local challenges, grow the clean, efficient economy and create jobs in California.

• Seven Sectors: Full report [PDF] | Overview [PDF]

  A report revealing the seven growth sectors driving California's clean and efficient economy.

• Report: Getting the Job Done Right [PDF]

  December 2008 analysis of employment growth through California's Global Warming Solutions Act.

• Survey: Green Jobs on Rise [PDF]

  Market research from December 2008 shows a positive outlook for a new energy economy.

Faces of green jobs

This short documentary illustrates the breadth and diversity of California's growing green economy.