Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA said the King\u2019s speech had little to offer the sector, despite it being a driving force in the transition to Net Zero carbon.<\/p>\n
The association, which represents over 60,000 professionals, welcomed the prospect of accelerated investment in renewables and grid connections. However, it sees additional oil and gas licensing as an unnecessary distraction from Net Zero 2050 \u2013 which remains a legally binding target.<\/p>\n
Andrew Eldred, ECA Director of Workforce and Public Affairs, said: \u201cThe King\u2019s speech gave mixed signals about our ambitions for Net Zero. While we praise reforms to grid connections for renewables projects, we cannot overstate the need for greater emphasis on practical training and better-resourced further education.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur sector is the key to delivering Net Zero installations and infrastructure, but the government is at risk of undermining it by failing to properly tackle the dual challenges of a skills shortage and providing well-paid jobs for the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cUrgent progress is needed to keep up with the pace of change necessary for the safe and efficient switch to an electrified future, including advances in innovation, multi-disciplinary working, recruiting the future workforce and upskilling.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe cannot do this without clearer support from the top.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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