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Written question asked by Graham Stringer (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 February 2023 (named day). It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 February 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Carbon Emissions: Engineering

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate the Government has made of the number of qualified electrical engineers required to deliver Net Zero by 2050.

Answer

The electricity network will be a key enabler of a secure, resilient, net zero energy system. The Electricity Networks Strategic Framework published in August 2022 suggests onshore network investment to meet net zero could support 50,000-130,000 FTE jobs across the country by 2050. This mostly covers jobs in network reinforcement projects which includes electrical engineers.

The Government’s Green Jobs Delivery Group is a key component in responding to the skills challenge and transition to deliver a green industrial revolution. Having met three times already, the group is the central forum for continued action on green jobs and skills.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
137751
Session
2022-23
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Engineering Staff Carbon emissions
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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