Comparative Analysis of USA Green Industries and Green Jobs in Colorado and Pennsylvania

This paper estimates and forecasts the green economies jobs in USA states of Colorado Pennsylvania. The industry distribution each state is estimated by NAICS code. occupational detailed classification skill levels. Green for are forecast coming decade. We find substantial differences size, structure, distribution, state. determine that number future a determined increasing portion total comprised rate growth employment state, to increase much more rapidly than Pennsylvania both percentage absolute terms. these changes will alter U.S. among states. also sectors two differs significantly. Finally, we there industrial distributions discuss implications Colorado, Pennsylvania, other seeking implement ambitious initiatives.