As the nation continues to debate its energy policy, the clean-energy technology sector continues to grow. Here are the U.S. states that created the most jobs in this sector in the first quarter of 2012, according to Environmental Entrepreneurs. (Adam Housley)
Connecticut: 4,500 jobs in the first quarter of 2012
Illinois: 4,476 in the first quarter of 2012 (Reuters)
California: 3,795 in the first quarter of 2012
Indiana: 2,825 in the first quarter of 2012 (Reuters)
Tennessee: 2,543 in the first quarter of 2012
Iowa: 2,398 in the first quarter of 2012 (REUTERS/Eric Thayer)
Arizona: 2,376 in the first quarter of 2012 (Reuters)
North Carolina: 2,297 in the first quarter of 2012
Oregon: 1,975 in the first quarter of 2012 (Reuters)