Which States Are Adding Solar Jobs? Check Out the Midwest, for Starters

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By Dan GearinoFeb 12, 2019, 5:00 am298 pts
Overall, U.S. solar job numbers fell in 2018 as President Trump's tariffs on panel imports kicked in, but several states still saw significant growth. By Dan Gearino In the Illinois solar industry, the new faces often outnumber the familiar ones. Take StraightUp Solar, where more than half of the 67 employees…

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