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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Statkraft UK strengthens sector skills and EDI through new Energy & Utility Skills membership.
With the energy, water and waste industries needing 312,300 new entrants by 2030, the pressure to
Be part of our National Occupational Standards (NOS) review for the Power sector
Energy & Utility Skills is looking for industry representatives to help review a National Occupational Standard
Joint mission launched to build the skills and workforce for the future energy system
Energy UK and Energy & Utility Skills have launched a joint mission to tackle the key
Delivering AMP8 depends on people, not just capital and reform
The Government’s A New Vision for Water: White Paper sets a clear direction of travel for
Energy & Utility Skills Group signals major capital intent as sector platform testing enters final phase
At its Group Board meeting on 28 January, Energy & Utility Skills Group affirmed its intent
Centrica and Energy & Environment Awards Strengthen UK’s Energy Workforce with Five-Year Partnership
Energy & Environment Awards has announced a new five-year partnership with Centrica to deliver end-point assessments
Energy & Utility Skills Group Pricing – 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
Below is a copy of the communication sent to our Members and Stakeholders in January 2026
Collaborative End-point Assessments to Build Skills for the UK Utilities Workforce
The energy and utilities sector is working together to shape the UK’s low-carbon future, and employers
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
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
Statkraft UK strengthens sector skills and EDI through new Energy & Utility Skills membership.
With the energy, water and waste industries needing 312,300 new entrants by 2030, the pressure to
Be part of our National Occupational Standards (NOS) review for the Power sector
Energy & Utility Skills is looking for industry representatives to help review a National Occupational Standard
Joint mission launched to build the skills and workforce for the future energy system
Energy UK and Energy & Utility Skills have launched a joint mission to tackle the key
Delivering AMP8 depends on people, not just capital and reform
The Government’s A New Vision for Water: White Paper sets a clear direction of travel for