New EEA report on impact of clean energy technologies in Europe

Clean energy technologies are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across the European Union, according to a report published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). However, persistent shortages of skilled workers risk slowing future growth, while at the same time the clean energy sector faces inclusion challenges, with women and young people underrepresented. … Continue reading New EEA report on impact of clean energy technologies in Europe →

New IEA report on employment in the global energy sector

The latest IEA report shows employment in the global energy sector expanding twice as fast as the rate for the overall economy, even as skilled labour bottlenecks pose rising risks trong investment in energy infrastructure drove a 2.2% rise in energy jobs last year, nearly double the rate of employment growth for the wider global … Continue reading New IEA report on employment in the global energy sector →

Energy in Demand News, October 26-27, 2025

The EU's national leaders spent their summit venting frustration about the bloc's green transition — and ultimately agreed on language that demands no specific changes to climate legislation. Politico wrote that leaders ultimately refrained from bulldozing the EU’s climate targets, agreeing to a vaguely worded commitment to a green transition, though without committing to a 2040 … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 26-27, 2025 →

Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs in UK

Backed by record government and private sector investment in clean energy such as renewables and nuclear, the clean energy economy is sparking a boom in demand for good industrial jobs in all regions and nations of the UK – with 31 priority occupations such as plumbers, electricians, and welders particularly in demand. Tom Pashby writes … Continue reading Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs in UK →

Australia’s energy transition and need for more electricity workforce

The zero carbon energy transition will create jobs and an article on The Conversation website by Jay Rutovitz, Chris Briggs and Elianor Gerrard of the University of Technology Sydney discuss the needs in Australia if they are to meet 2030 renewable targets in Australia. What does it mean for your country? Our electricity workforce … Continue reading Australia’s energy transition and need for more electricity workforce →