The Tri-State Development Regional Report
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Clean Jobs America provides detailed rankings of states based on their clean energy job numbers and growth trends.
National Rankings
As of 2024, the U.S. has nearly 3.5 million clean energy workers, with jobs growing 200% faster than economy-wide employment.
Job Growth Trends
Clean energy jobs grew by 4.5% in the last year, adding approximately 150,000 new positions. Energy efficiency jobs make up the majority, followed by renewable energy and clean vehicle jobs.
Clean Energy Jobs Outlook
Recent energy policy has aimed to balance support for traditional sources such as oil and gas with continued investment in clean energy initiatives.
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Tri-State Regional Clean Energy Economy
The 42 counties that make up the Tri-State Development region all contribute to the clean energy workforce and economy.
Our region is home to 5,510 clean energy jobs. Of those, 2,196 are located in our 14 Illinois counties—1.6% of the state’s total. Our Iowa counties account for 2,209 jobs, representing 6.8% of Iowa’s clean energy workforce. In Missouri, our counties contribute 1,105 clean energy jobs, or 1.9% of the state total.
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Within each set of the 14 Tri-State counties per state, the leaders in clean energy employment are Adams County, Illinois with 868 jobs, Lee County, Iowa with 446 jobs, and Audrain County, Missouri with 228 jobs.
Of the various sectors making up clean energy jobs, Energy Efficiency is the dominant sector throughout Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. Workers in the energy efficiency sector are involved in a wide range of activities, including producing ENERGY STAR-certified appliances, installing energy-saving lighting, setting up high-efficiency HVAC systems such as heat pumps, and building homes and commercial structures with innovative materials like low-carbon concrete.
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Renewable Energy, especially wind and solar, is a very strong sector in Illinois and Iowa.
Within our Tri-State region, 26 wind and solar projects are contributing to clean energy job growth, 30% of which became operational in 2024.
Illinois leads our Tri-State region in clean transportation employment, with 15,881 jobs. Workers in this sector are involved in areas such as electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid EVs, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen or fuel cell vehicles.
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To view in-depth clean energy employment by county provided by Clean Jobs America, click here.
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THE COMMUNITY DATA DASHBOARD
IS READY TO LAUNCH!
Tri-State Development at Culver Stockton is excited to launch our community data dashboard. Sign up for a 30- minute stakeholder training on April 23 at 3:00PM to learn about the more than 250 data topics and easy-to-create insights available to support the important work you do to advance economic development and investment in your community. No data science expertise required.
Register for the Webinar HERE
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A LOOK AHEAD AT CLEAN ENERGY IN 2025
U.S. Dept. of Energy
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) highlights mission-critical investments to foster a 100% clean energy economy.
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Tri-State Development is Growing
Director Search Underway
As Tri-State Development continues to grow and expand its impact, we’re excited to announce the search for our next Director of Tri-State Development. This leadership role reflects the momentum of our work and our commitment to sustaining and scaling regional economic and community development across the Tri-State area.
Leslie Sieck will remain actively involved in guiding strategic direction and advancing key initiatives, while the new Director will help lead the next phase of our growth alongside our partners throughout the region.
If you or someone you know is passionate about rural innovation, regional collaboration, and creating lasting impact, we encourage you to learn more and apply.
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Grant Funding Opportunities
We heard you!
Through the stakeholder survey, one message came through loud and clear—there’s a strong interest in having Tri-State Development highlight grant opportunities. So, we’re taking action. This is our first step in providing targeted grant information we believe will be most relevant and beneficial to our stakeholders. While we can’t cover every opportunity out there, we’re committed to sharing the ones that align most with the needs of our communities. Your feedback is shaping how we serve the region, and we’re excited to see where this leads!
| | Is there a specific project you'd like to fund? Let us know. We will do our best to identify private foundation opportunities for you. | | | | |
Please join us in showing gratitude to our sponsors who generously provided support for the 2024 Tri-State Development Summit and for ongoing programming throughout the year.
Please consider becoming a sponsorship partner. Your investments supports not only the Summit but community-focused activities, resources, and tools all year long.
2024 Presenting sponsor:
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IMPACT PARTNERS
$1,000
Blessing Health System
Great River Health
Hannibal Regional
Klingner & Associates
Northeast Power
Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
$500
John Wood Community College
Lewis County Industrial Development Authority
Moberly Area Community College
Porchlight Services
Quincy Medical Group
Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials
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SUSTAINING PARTNERS
$250
Great River Economic Development Foundation
Michelmann Steel Construction Company
Pike County Chamber & Economic Development Corporation
Pike-Scott Farm Bureau
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Tri-State Development at Culver-Stockton College supports the region by cultivating collaborative relationships, promoting interdisciplinary problem-solving, fostering the expansion of academic-organization-industry initiatives, and developing an environment for collective impact to address the current and emerging economic, and social challenges in the region.
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Tri-State Development Culver-Stockton College | culver.edu/tsd
Leslie Sieck, Executive Director lsieck@culver.edu]
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