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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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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
Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: Assessment of the clean energy skills challenge
Responding to the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan and evidence annex. Energy & Utility Skills welcomes
Workforce Assessment for the Power and Networks Sector
Evidence of changing workforce demand and opportunities Led by Energy & Utility Skills, this Power and
Our People: Denise McGlynn, Key Account Manager
As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations, we are interviewing some of our amazing team members to highlight
Richard Nelson: Shaping the Future of Training in the Utilities Sector
Richard began his working career in 1983 where he joined the British Army, servicing 22 years
Energy & Utility Skills Group Urges Government to Keep Sector Priorities Central in Post-16 Skills restructure
The Government has sought evidence on how to structure post-16 skills and education pathways. Stephen Barrett,
Energy & Utility Skills Group and DESNZ Office for Clean Energy Jobs confirm 2026 shared priorities for Clean Energy Jobs Plan Delivery
On Wednesday, 7 January 2026 Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Department for Energy Security
Energy & Utility Skills Group begins sector testing phase for proposed sector platform
Energy & Utility Skills Group today confirms the start of the formal testing phase for a
National Grid’s former chief engineer joins the Board of Energy & Utility Skills
Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to welcome David Wright FREng FIET MIGEM to our Board