Articles tagged with: green jobs

Dan Hopkinson is now the permanent CEO of ElectraLink. Image: ElectraLink

ElectraLink acting CEO Dan Hopkinson takes on role on permanent basis

10 Nov 2021, 14:15

Dan Hopkinson, who became acting CEO of ElectraLink in April when Stuart Lacey stepped down, is now the permanent CEO of the company.

Octopus is to create 300 high-skilled jobs in the Greater Manchester region through the partnership. Image: Octopus Energy

Octopus to ‘lay the foundations’ for new local energy market in Greater Manchester Combined Authority deal

9 Nov 2021, 14:25

A new partnership between the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Octopus Energy is to examine increasing the flexibility of Greater Manchester’s energy supply and create new jobs.

The EAC called on the government to learn from the shuttered Green Homes Grant scheme. Image: Maria Godfrida/Pixabay.

Green workforce of the future being ‘undermined’ by lack of government policy

25 Oct 2021, 12:12

The UK is missing opportunities to seize growth in green industries as a result of government policy and a growing knowledge and skills gap, a new report has found.

Christina Scott joins from News UK. Image: OVO

OVO Energy hires new chief product and technology officer

16 Sep 2021, 12:04

OVO Energy has hired Christina Scott as its new chief product and technology officer, praising her more than 20 years of experience.

Scott Neuman joins Kaluza from Oracle. Image: Kaluza

Kaluza hires new CEO to fuel global expansion

27 Jul 2021, 16:46

Kaluza has appointed Scott Neuman as its CEO based in Washington DC, US, as it makes plans to advance its international expansion.

Solar generated 10% of the country's power the REA found, despite challenges around the removal of subsidies. Image: Getty.

REA calls for 2021 to be ‘watershed moment’ for renewables

21 Jul 2021, 16:17

Without additional investment and policy support, the UK will fall short of its net zero ambition according to a new report from the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA).

Industry and government should work together to provide pathways to green jobs, such as in emerging areas like heat pumps (pictured here being installed by a British Gas engineer). Image: Centrica.

Green Jobs Taskforce issues call to action to create two million green jobs

14 Jul 2021, 15:01

The independent Green Jobs Taskforce has issued a call to action to support the ambition to create two million skilled jobs by 2030.

Energy professionals are calling for more action from the government and industry to build the workforce required for net zero. Image: Getty.

UK will fall short of 2050 emissions targets, majority of energy professionals believe

12 Jul 2021, 15:40

A report has found that 85% of UK energy professionals believe the government will fall short of its 2050 emissions reduction goal.

ScottishPower's Dersalloch wind farm. Image: ScottishPower.

Green energy sector supports 23,000 Scottish jobs

3 Jun 2021, 13:13

Scotland’s green energy sector currently supports 22,660 jobs, according to new research that also found that renewables provide 97% of its electricity consumption.

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