
E.ON UK welcomes Government’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan as vital step towards a greener, more skilled future
E.ON UK has welcomed the Government’s new Clean Energy Jobs Plan, describing it as a “vital step towards building the workforce to realise the UK’s clean energy potential.”
Chris Norbury, Chief Executive of E.ON UK, said:
“Clean power is a defining opportunity to grow the economy, strengthen energy security, and create skilled jobs that support communities nationwide. We welcome the Clean Energy Jobs Plan as a vital step towards building the workforce to realise that potential.
“We’re proud to already be delivering on this ambition by supporting around 800 people annually through our Net Zero Training Academy and wider skills initiatives, and welcoming over 1,300 apprentices across 100 programmes since 2018.
“Through partnerships with trade unions, schools, and local governments, we’re ensuring green jobs are good jobs, rooted in local communities with real progression, purpose, and opportunity. We look forward to working with government and industry to scale up this mission and ensure no region is left behind.”
Recent E.ON research shows that almost half (47%) of UK school leavers want a green job, underlining the growing appetite for sustainable careers and the importance of investing in the next generation of energy professionals.
Notes to editors
E.ON’s Net Zero Academy is a national centre of excellence delivering green skills at scale. It supports not only the development of E.ON Next’s future talent but also provides training and accreditation across the wider energy supply chain.
E.ON’s long-term investment in the country’s energy future through E.ON Next, E.ON EIS and npower Business Solutions, has seen £2 billion committed this decade. Over £700 million has already deployed to digitalise the energy system, create secure, skilled jobs, and accelerate the journey to net zero.
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