UK Clean Energy Plan Estimates 400,000 Extra Jobs by 2030
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Electricity pylons next to solar panels in Bramford, UK.
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The UK’s push to decarbonize its energy system by the end of the decade will give the biggest employment boost to the East of England and Scotland.
A government plan published Sunday projects these regions will benefit the most from the more than 400,000 new roles created to support the shift to low-carbon energy. Plumbers, electricians and welders are some of the occupations most in demand — with tasks ranging from building and running renewable installations to improving efficiency, managing smart grids and decarbonizing traditional industries.
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