New Energy Jobs: A Midwestern Success Story


On October 2, 2024, the EFI Foundation hosted the first webinar in its energy jobs series featuring discussion on how different regions across the United States have fostered innovation and job creation amidst the clean energy transition. New Energy Jobs: A Midwestern Success Story brought together policymakers, union leaders, and industry executives for a discussion on how the Midwest has become a hub of high-quality, family supporting jobs in the clean energy sector.

Fireside Chat

Ernest J. Moniz, CEO, EFI Foundation

Katie Siebe, Chair, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission

Peter Wyckoff, Deputy Commissioner for Energy, Minnesota Department of Commerce

Roundtable Discussion

David Foster, Distinguished Associate, EFI Foundation

Jennifer Cady, VP of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, Minnesota Power

Bria Shea, Regional VP of Regulatory Policy, Xcel Energy

Joe Fowler, Business Manager, Laborers International Union of North America

Rick Martagon, Executive Director, Building Strong Communities