NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Which state added the most jobs in clean energy last year?

Across the country, nearly 47,000 jobs in clean energy and clean transportation were announced across more than 170 projects in 2014, according to a report by Environmental Entrepreneurs, a national nonpartisan business group that promotes environmental policy that drives economic growth.

That number is actually down from 2013 in which 78,000 clean energy and transportation jobs were added, primarily related to "ongoing uncertainty over public policy both at the federal and state levels, couple with the expiration of beneficial tax policies," the group said.

The solar industry led all clean energy sectors in new job creation fueled by declining materials prices as well as favorable public policies with more than 20,000 jobs announced in the industry. Advanced vehicle industry also had a strong year, the report found.

Check out which states created the most jobs in clean energy and clean transportation last year.

10.New Mexico
New Jobs Announced in 2014: 1,148
Main Industries: Solar, Wind
Existing Renewable Generation: 2,575 MWh
Renewable Potential: 36,039,779 GWh

Companies in New Mexico that have announced jobs in 2014 include two wind farm projects from Triangle Gallegos and Broadview Energy KW, which combined crested 600 construction jobs and 40 permanent positions.

9. Utah
New Jobs Announced in 2014: 1,210
Main Industries: Solar, Wind
Existing Renewable Generation: 1,110 MWh
Renewable Potential: 11,275,207 GWh

Companies in Utah that have announced jobs in 2014 include SunEdison (SUNE) , which is bringing 710 jobs to the state, through a $500 million investment for solar projects there. Also, First Wind announced the creation of 500 jobs through a 320 MW solar farm through an agreement utility Rocky Mountain Power.

8. North Carolina
New Jobs Announced in 2014: 1,420
Main Industries: Solar, Smart Grid
Existing Renewable Generation: 391 MWh
Renewable Potential: 6,038,611 GWh

Companies in North Carolina that have announced jobs in 2014 include Duke Energy (DUK) - Get Report with 800 jobs through three solar facilities in the Tar Heel state. Alevo Group announced 500 jobs through the construction of a lithium ion storage module facility. The company has hopes to hiring 2,500 workers there within three years.

The report notes though that new projects may decline in North Carolina as state tax credits expire at the end of 2015.

7. Colorado
New Jobs Announced in 2014: 1,583
Main Industries: Solar, Wind
Existing Renewable Generation: 6,278 MWh
Renewable Potential: 21,813,026 GWh

Companies in Colorado that have announced jobs in 2014 include Vestas Wind Systems to expand its wind manufacturing operations with an additional 1,500 jobs. Additionally, NextEraEnergy (NEE) - Get Report announced 200 jobs last year for a 150 MW wind farm.

However, critics have raised questions about the longevity of the Vestas' jobs since the company was forced to lay off hundreds in 2012 following the expiration of the Production Tax Credit (PTC), a federal incentive that provides financial support for the first ten years of a renewable energy facility's operation, the report points out. The current additions were announced following a spike in demand for wind turbines after a second expiration of the PTC in 2013.

6. Texas
New Jobs Announced in 2014: 1,789
Main Industries: Solar, Wind, Smart Grid
Existing Renewable Generation: 32,683 MWh
Renewable Potential: 71,859,422 GWh

Companies in Texas that have announced jobs in 2014 include Barilla Solar LLC with 250 jobs for a 22 MW solar farm; First Solar (FSLR) - Get Report with 202 jobs for a 100 MW solar farm; Rackspace (RAX) with 166 jobs for a light rail manufacturing facility; and SunEdison's First Wind with 209 jobs for a 150 MW wind farm, among others.

5. Arizona
New Jobs Announced in 2014: 3,402 jobs
Main Industries: Solar, Appliance Efficiency, Building Efficiency
Existing Renewable Generation: 1,201 MWh
Renewable Potential: 25,831,508 GWh

Companies in Arizona that have announced jobs in 2014 include Solar Wind Energyundefined with 2,350 jobs for a 1,250 MW solar wind downdraft tower; OneRoof Energy and Vivint for a combined 210 full-time employees to sell residential and commercial solar installation services. Also two Air Force bases, Davis-Monthon and Luke, reported creating 342 jobs through the construction of solar arrays.

4. Michigan
New Jobs Announced in 2014: 3,402 jobs
Main Industries: Solar, Wind, Vehicles, Building Efficiency
Existing Renewable Generation: 2,021 MWh
Renewable Potential: 7,643,469 GWh

In Michigan, the City of Detroit announced the largest amount of green jobs in 2014, with 2,000 job additions for the construction of a light rail project. Companies that added jobs last year include General Motors GM announced plans for 1,400 jobs for an advanced battery technology manufacturing plant that is expanding its operations and Suniva with 350 job additions for a 200 MW/year solar panel manufacturing facility, among others.

3. New York
New Jobs Announced in 2014: 7,175 jobs
Main Industries: Solar, Smart Grid, Mass Transit
Existing Renewable Generation: 4,774 MWh
Renewable Potential: 2,635,904 GWh

Solar City (SCTY) announced 2,500 jobs in Buffalo to expand its installation operations as well as a manufacturing firm there. The Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at SUNY Polytechnic Institute announced 1,800 jobs to open a technology research center focusing on renewable energy. Kean Wind Turbines announced 400 jobs last year for a wind turbine manufacturing facility.

2. California
New Jobs Announced in 2014: 7,323 jobs
Main Industries: Solar, Biofuels, Building Efficiency, Other
Existing Renewable Generation: 27,418 MWh
Renewable Potential: 21,954,714 GWh

The California Regional Renewable Energy Procurement Project introduced 470 jobs last year for a 31 MW renewable capacity agreement. Elsewhere in the state, Tesla Motors (TSLA) - Get Report introduced 500 jobs for the electric car maker to expand operations. As well, 8minuteenergy introduced roughly 2,000 jobs for various solar facilities.

California has a "suite of policies and programs to bolster clean energy, including the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32); an ambitious Renewables Portfolio Standard and numerous municipal financing programs to advance energy efficiency, solar, biofuel and wind generation," the report said. "Aiming to maintain its position as a leader in these sectors, Gov. Brown in January 2015 proposed the state set policies to generate 50 percent of electricity from renewables by 2030."

1. Nevada
New Jobs Announced in 2014: 8,591 jobs
Main Industries: Solar, Vehicles, Other
Existing Renewable Generation: 3,322 MWh
Renewable Potential: 18,271,687 GWh

Nevada takes the prize home on most jobs introduced fueled by Tesla's September 2014 announcement of a new "Gigafactory", a $5 billion, 50-plus acre lithium ion battery manufacturing facility that will support its electric car production. The Gigafactory aims to employee 6,000 workers. Also, Solar City "quadrupled" its projected hires in the state, the report said.