News from Energy & Utility Skills
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News and Announcements From Energy & Utility Skills
From industry developments and strategic partnerships to workforce initiatives and policy insights, our news stories highlight the work we’re doing across the energy, water, and waste sectors.
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RenewableUK Working in Partnership with Energy & Utility Skills
Energy & Utility Skills welcomes the publication of occupational role profiles for 16 scarce and critical
EUSR Endorses First E-Learning Programme with Viewline
Viewline has become the first company to receive an EUSR endorsement for one of their e-learning
Energy & Environment Awards
Delivering skills for a sustainable future As the skills organisation for the energy and utilities sector,
Energy & Utility Skills and Solar Energy UK Collaborate for Industry-wide Success
Announcing New Strategic Partnership Energy & Utility Skills and Solar Energy UK announce a strategic partnership,
ENA Safety, Health & Environment Management Conference 2025
Enabling a safe and sustainable transition to net zero through a safe, skilled and sustainable workforce.
EUSR Launches Products for Drinking Water Scheme
In April, EUSR launched a new scheme developed in collaboration with water companies. The scheme aims
Ministerial Launch of the Northern Ireland Green Skills Action Plan
On Thursday, 29 May 2025, Phil Beach CBE, Chair of the Board of Energy & Utility
National Debate on Resilience in the Water Sector
Steve Barratt, Director of Membership and Strategic Engagement at Energy & Utility Skills, contributed as a
All-Energy Conference, SEC Glasgow
The Potential and Opportunity of Occupational Mapping and Standard Setting Paul Cox, Group Chief Executive of
Our Portfolio of Induction Focused Awareness Schemes
Our new schemes are designed to enhance workforce knowledge on critical safety topics, further promoting a
National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Scottish Qualifications Update
Energy & Utility Skills have been working with industry representatives across the energy and utilities sector
United Utilities Sets New Industry Standard by Expanding Competent Operator Scheme (COS)
Pictured: Denise McGlynn, Client Manager, Energy & Utility Skills, Matt Heaton, Head of Training Delivery, Phil
Changes to Apprenticeships in England
The Government announced a series of changes to apprenticeships in England during National Apprenticeships Week that
Clean Energy Jobs – Employer Handbook: Delivering the clean energy workforce for the future through government supported training and workforce recruitment programmes
Energy & Utility Skills are engaging closely with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Help shape the national standards for the energy and utilities sector
Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies to review the revised Utility
Our People: Louise Parry, Director of People & Organisational Development
As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations, we are interviewing some of our amazing team members to highlight
Early Engagement Notice – Market Engagement Opportunity
Development of a Sector Platform for the Energy, Water, and Waste and Recycling Industries. 1. Purpose
Energy & Utility Skills co-chairs new Defra Water Skills Group
Government expert group to secure future of water industry workforce The water industry in England and
Powered by Providers: EUSR Training Network Grows
With 200 EUSR Approved Providers now delivering training across the UK and Ireland, EUSR continues to
Nominees confirmed to lead the sector’s next chapter in delivering the 2025-30 Skills Strategy – Skills to deliver the UK’s future
In December, the Energy & Utility Skills Partnership (EUSP) CEO Council will hold its first meeting