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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Below is a copy of the communication sent to our Members and Stakeholders in January 2026
The energy and utilities sector is working together to shape the UK’s low-carbon future, and employers
The Government has sought evidence on how to structure post-16 skills and education pathways. Stephen Barrett,
On Wednesday, 7 January 2026 Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Department for Energy Security
Energy & Utility Skills Group today confirms the start of the formal testing phase for a
Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to welcome David Wright FREng FIET MIGEM to our Board
Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Electricity Transmission Industry Collaboration have published new workforce research
Nicola Connelly and Andrew Findlay will lead the sector wide mission for skills in energy, water,
Scotland’s future growth depends on having the skilled people needed to deliver its clean energy, water,
The government’s Budget and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) outlook confirm a tight fiscal environment
Development of a Sector Platform for the Energy, Water, and Waste and Recycling Industries. 1. Purpose
Government expert group to secure future of water industry workforce The water industry in England and
With 200 EUSR Approved Providers now delivering training across the UK and Ireland, EUSR continues to
In December, the Energy & Utility Skills Partnership (EUSP) CEO Council will hold its first meeting
National Occupational Standards (NOS) review Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies
Energy & Utility Skills Group welcomes the publication of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper
The UK is entering a decisive decade for essential infrastructure. The transition to cleaner energy, resilient
As efforts to scale-up recruitment into the energy and utilities sector gather pace, the Energy &
Heat networks are expected to play a central role in decarbonising heat in homes, public buildings
The Government’s education white paper Every Child Achieving and Thriving, published this week, makes it clear that a core priority is