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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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Skills to Deliver the UK’s Future: Energy & Utility Skills Strategy 2025–2030
As the UK transforms its infrastructure for a new era, the Energy & Utility Skills Group
Inclusion Measurement Framework 2025 – Open for Submissions
The Inclusion Measurement Framework is the sector’s benchmark for equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Now in
National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Scottish Qualifications Review
Energy & Utility Skills is looking for industry representatives to help develop and review standards for
National Skills Academy for Power launches new three-year Strategy
The National Skills Academy for Power (NSAP) 2025-28 Vision and Strategy will continue to drive the
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
Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Electricity Transmission Industry Collaboration publish new research and sign Memorandum of Understanding
Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Electricity Transmission Industry Collaboration have published new workforce research
EUSP CEO Council appoints new Co Chairs to lead national skills priorities
Nicola Connelly and Andrew Findlay will lead the sector wide mission for skills in energy, water,
Skills to deliver Scotland’s future: The Energy and Utility Skills Group submits 2026 manifesto recommendations
Scotland’s future growth depends on having the skilled people needed to deliver its clean energy, water,
Budget 2025: Capital investment, growth and skills commitments for the sector
The government’s Budget and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) outlook confirm a tight fiscal environment