Energy UK and Energy & Utility Skills have launched a joint mission to tackle the key workforce and skills challenges facing the energy sector and its supply chains. The partnership will drive collaboration on critical policy work across industry and with government to strengthen the UK energy industry’s ability to attract and retain talent. As … Read more
The Government’s A New Vision for Water: White Paper sets a clear direction of travel for the sector. It represents a structural reset, anchored in transparency, independent evidence, stronger regulation, and long-term resilience. The scale of ambition is significant. The commitment of £104 billion through AMP8 is both necessary and welcome. But capital and reform … Read more
At its Group Board meeting on 28 January, Energy & Utility Skills Group affirmed its intent to make a substantial and significant capital investment to support the build and delivery of a UK-wide sector platform for the energy, water, and waste industries, subject to the conclusion of formal testing and advocacy. The Board’s position reflects … Read more
Energy & Environment Awards has announced a new five-year partnership with Centrica to deliver end-point assessments for two critical apprenticeship standards: Dual Fuel Smart Meter Installer and Gas Engineering Operative – an essential step as the sector faces an urgent need for 211,900 new technical and professional roles by 2030, as identified in the Energy … Read more
Below is a copy of the communication sent to our Members and Stakeholders in January 2026 regarding pricing changes from 1 April 2026. We are writing to let you know about changes to Energy & Utility Skills Group membership fees, and changes to other Energy & Utility Skills pricing, from 1 April 2026. As a … Read more
The energy and utilities sector is working together to shape the UK’s low-carbon future, and employers are at the heart of this transformation. By collaborating to define two new Apprenticeship Standards, the sector is ensuring that the next generation of technicians have the skills needed to deliver on ambitious environmental and infrastructure goals. With over 312,000 … Read more
The Government has sought evidence on how to structure post-16 skills and education pathways. Stephen Barrett, Director of Membership and Strategic Engagement at Energy & Utility Skills Group, emphasises that it must deliver clear pathways, incorporate sector expertise, and where competence and safety are non-negotiable. The Department for Education’s consultation on Post‑16 Level 3 and … Read more
On Wednesday, 7 January 2026 Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero convened to plan and set out joint priorities and programme of delivery and policy actions for 2026. Focus was on further strengthening industry and government partnership, and sustaining and building momentum towards impactful delivery following the … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills Group today confirms the start of the formal testing phase for a proposed sector wide digital platform, working with employers, governments and partners across energy, water, and waste. This marks a decisive step towards creating a world class workforce capability and national asset for one of the UK’s most critical sectors. … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to welcome David Wright FREng FIET MIGEM to our Board as a Non-Executive Director. David brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across energy and infrastructure in the UK and US. Formerly Chief Engineer and Chief Risk Officer at National Grid plc, he led the UK electricity transmission business for … Read more