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Dean Mannion, an assistant shift manager at Dinorwig power station, talks about working inside the Electric Mountain and why we all need to get ready for the seismic changes to come in the energy industry.
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Just transition for energy workers
Just Transition is about the fair treatment of workers and communities who will be most affected as we move to a lower carbon world.
We have a created a special webpage to showcase our just transition campaign, where you can download resources and see the latest news.
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UK govt lifts ban on subsidies for new onshore wind farms
Prospect has long argued that the UK government needs to drop its opposition to subsidies for new onshore wind farms, and now welcomes the lifting of the ban.
Set ambitious targets and ramp up activity, says Prospect
Ambitious targets need to be set and greater activity is required to achieve net zero commitment, Prospect has told the Scottish government’s consultation on offshore wind.
Real action needed to meet carbon targets, says Scottish commission
Scotland’s Just Transition Commission has published an interim report detailing the action that is required now if we are to move to a low carbon economy in a just and fair manner.
Just transition for people and places is essential, says NEF
Securing a just transition for people and places is essential as the UK accelerates towards decarbonising its economy, says a report from the New Economics Foundation.
Significant challenge of filling 117,000 jobs in energy
National Grid has published a report, ‘Building the Net Zero Energy Workforce’, which looks at the challenges for the UK in achieving its net zero emission targets.
Prospect’s 2016 survey and report on women’s personal protective equipment shed light on the challenges that many women face in getting appropriate PPE.
The report called for action from employers to provide all workers with PPE suitable for them, allowing them to work safely, effectively and with dignity.
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Events and training
Just transition seminar at Ratcliffe power station, 31 March 2020
Prospect is holding a special event at Ratcliffe power station to debate the challenges posed by climate change on the energy workforce.
Members and reps will be joined by industry officials, academics and a speaker from the government's Green Growth Strategy team.
The event runs from 10am-2.30pm on Tuesday, 31 March.
Places are extremely limited but if you're interested in attending please email: pam.virdee@prospect.org.uk
Public speaking training for members in the energy sector
Prospect is offering a short training session in public speaking for our energy sector branches who are sending delegates to National Conference.
There will be two separate sessions:
- 15 April, 10.30am-1pm
- 16 April, 12.30pm-3pm
Both sessions will be held at New Prospect House in London.
Download this document for more information if you'd like to attend.
AROUND THE WEB
Stories from around the web that may be of interest for professionals working in renewables.
Britain's energy regulator, Ofgem, has published its decarbonisation programme action plan. It includes targets such as getting 10m electric cars on the road by 2030 and supporting a four-fold increase in offshore wind.
A trial is underway at Keele University where hydrogen is being injected into the gas network to heat up homes and buildings. It is the first time that zero carbon hydrogen has been injected into the UK's modern gas grid.
To mark International Women's Day, Renewable Energy World has published an editorial explaining why more women should consider a career in renewables.
In the same vein, onshore wind developer Statkraft has pledged that 40% of its leadership positions will be held by women by 2030. The Norwegian firm has recently opened a new office in Glasgow and says it will invest up to £600m in Scottish projects over the next five years.
A professor at the University of California, Davis is developing prototypes of solar cells that would be able to generate power at night.
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