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| Page 1 of 2 | Previous | Next | TRAIN4TRADESKILLS FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Bright Future for the Green Economy With increasingly higher demand for professionals in the renewable sector, the UK’s environmental charity organisation, Global Action Plan and global management consultant Accenture , have launched a two-year collaborative partnership to help young people gain the necessary skills for the emerging green economy. The scheme will provide green skills development for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds or those who are not currently in education or training, to build their employability skills, offer new opportunities and address the current skills shortage in the green sector. | TRAIN4TRADESKILLS NOVEMBER 23, 2011 Train4TradeSkills News: Would Green Belt building boost UK housing market? Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday to build thousands of new homes across England, a report published today from one of David Cameron’s favorite think tanks is calling for Green Belt planning rules to be relaxed to allow the development of new towns and cities which will further help jobs creation and boost the building industry. Professionals in the building industry from plumbers and electricians to engineers welcomed the government’s proposals because it means more building contracts for them and as a consequence more money is to be generated as a result. | | | | | | | TRAIN4TRADESKILLS NOVEMBER 29, 2012 Green Deal energy contract gets signed Carillion has signed a contract with the Birmingham Energy Savers (BES) scheme to deliver energy services as part of the Green Deal and create new jobs. Carillion has committed to create and sustain at least 360 jobs and also encourage its business partners to invest locally in a range of new green energy projects. The scheme will give households affordable ways of improving their properties by fitting energy efficiency measures, such as insulation and new boilers, under the Government’s Green Deal. billion over eight years. | TRAIN4TRADESKILLS JULY 28, 2011 NICEIC and ECA join forces to debate future for electricians The key opportunities set out in 2021 Vision are: • The Green Deal leading to 500,000 homes a year being upgraded – 96% see this as an opportunity. Are you an electrician/training to be an electrician – what are your thoughts? Electrician’s set to benefit from new Government White Paper (train4tradeskills.wordpress.com). The NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) and the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) have worked together to produce 2021 Vision: The Future of the Electrical Contracting Industry. Related articles. | TRAIN4TRADESKILLS MARCH 27, 2012 Scottish Renewable Sector To Create More ‘Green’ Jobs The renewable energy sector in Scotland supports more than 11,000 green jobs, a major report by industry’s body, Scottish Renewables, revealed today. Mr Stuart added that development of renewable energy will bring a further investment and provide better future opportunities for businesses and people from a wide range of career backgrounds such as electricians, tradesmen, consultants, civil engineers and architects. More jobs are expected to be created as the renewable energy continues to expand, the survey concluded. Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below: . | TRAIN4TRADESKILLS JUNE 15, 2012 “No Fees” Incentive for Green Deal Installers Assessors, installers and providers of Green Deal services will face no fees for registration or oversight during the scheme’s first two years, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced. . Do you welcome the announcement of “no fees” for installers and Green Deal providers? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment here or raising your voice on our Facebook page. | | | | | | | | | -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2012 Green Deal to Improve Energy Efficiency and Create New Jobs As part of the Green Deal, the Government has set out a new legislation which will help the energy industry enhance customer protection and improve energy efficiency in the UK, the Department of Energy and Climate Change revealed this week. . The rising cost of gas and electricity as well as millions of energy inefficient homes across the UK have urged the Government to bring the second phase of the Green Deal into operation, boosting the low carbon economy and supporting up to 60, 000 jobs in the insulation industry. An additional investment of £1.3 MORE >> -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2012 Green Investment is set to Create New Jobs in the Trades Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced a £100 million fund for green investment which will create new jobs in the renewable energy industry. He announced multi-million contracts by UK Green Investments (UKGI) with fund managers Equitix and Sustainable Development Capital (SDCL) to provide initial capital to encourage foreign and domestic investment in non-domestic energy efficiency. The Deputy Prime Minister said that the Coalition Government is ‘unreservedly committed’ to help Britain’s low carbon sector thrive, providing a clean and green economy. MORE >> -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2012 Green Jobs are Vital for UK’s Energy Efficiency The UK has been ranked as the most energy efficient country in the world according to a new study which calculates countries’ efforts to reduce energy use and shows the overall effect of green policies, contributing for the creation of thousands of new jobs in the renewable engineering industry. The study was published by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) which ranked the UK first among the world’s 12 largest economies, closely followed by Germany, Italy, and Japan, for reducing pollution in industry, transport and buildings. MORE >> -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012 UK-GBC Urges the Government to Stimulate Green Growth The UK’s Green Business Building Council (UK-GBC) has urged the government to show renewed leadership on green issues which will create more jobs and encourage economic growth. . Appropriate government intervention in energy schemes, more incentives for the development of green infrastructure and strong support for businesses across Britain should be the key priorities for the government to get Britain’s economy back on track, according to the Chief Executive of UK-GBC, Paul King. Do you think the government could do more to help the growth of Britain’s economy? MORE >> -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012 Green Energy Will Support Economic Growth in Britain Economic recovery from double dip recession will work only if the government pursue ‘ green growth’ because energy saving is a win-win situation for both businesses and households, the Former Cabinet Minister stated. Mr Huhne is confident that green growth is sustainable because it has the potential for creating new jobs, cutting energy bills and increasing spending incomes of households. Mr Huhne said “Much of our economic debate implies we must choose between going green or going for growth. That view may be the opposite of the truth. MORE >> - The Growth of Green Industry is Vital for UK’s Economic Recovery TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012
- Wales Office Minister: “Green Deal great for consumers and business” TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013
- Multi-million ‘village green’ homes plan would create new trade jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills News: Solar power gets thumbs-up in new report TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011
- New incentives to drive Green Deal uptake TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills News: Old homes go green with pilot Green Deal scheme TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, JULY 11, 2011
- Train4TradeSkills launch new Renewable Energy Course TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
- Wandsworth Council Gives the Green Light for Construction Work TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012
- Great News for the Trades as Regeneration Scheme in Manchester Gets the Green Light TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012
- Make the Green Commitment BE THE PRO | TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011
- The Train4TradeSkills Renewable Energy Course TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
- Sporting Chance of Jobs in Hull’s New Theatre of Solar Power TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2012
- The Solar PV Debate and FiT Cuts: Why it’s not all doom and gloom for the solar industry TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011
- LED Street Lighting Could Generate 85% of Energy Savings TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills News: Are there set to be jobs for UK contractors to rebuild Libya? TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
- Green Deal not winning any popularity contests with contractors TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011
- Co-Operative Environmental Agenda Helps Renewable Sector TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
- The Building Sector Grows as Plans for the Largest Housing Scheme in the North East are Approved TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012
- Government to offer bigger benefits to the wind farm industry TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
- How to Save on Your Bills This Winter TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012
- £35 Million Solar Panel Plan to be Given Green Light TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012
- Good News for the Trades: Millions of Funding to Create New Jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2012
- UK Industry Could Save £1.4 Billion from Energy Lighting TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
- Prime Minister Cameron supports the Renewable Energy Sector TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012
- The Get Britain Building Programme Will Unlock Funding to House Builders TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012
- Renewable Energy Projects to Bring Billions of Investment into the UK TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2012
- The Trades Praise Clegg’s Commitment to Renewable Energy TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2012
- The UK’s First Nuclear Station in Somerset Will Create New Trades Jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2012
- Apple to Power Data Centres with Renewable Energy TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012
- Osborne: Infrastructure Investment Will Create New Jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
- University Regeneration Scheme to Create New Jobs in the Trades TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2012
- New Energy Secretary Will Push for Green Deal TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills News: Plans to redevelop Kings Reach tower given green light TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2011
- Solar Industry Associations to Clarify Good Reruns for Householders TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
- Salford City Council to Create 500 New Trade Jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012
- Green Deal joins forces with Kier to boost the trades TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2012
- Why youth is the elixir of life for ailing construction industry TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011
- Cridland calls for ‘industrial Olympics’ to boost growth and jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012
- Good News for the Trades as the Government Unveils a £9 Billion Investment in Rail Infrastructure TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, JULY 16, 2012
- Europe approves £3bn funding for UK’s Green Investment Bank TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012
- Sovereign Unveils an Ambitious Plan to Build 3, 000 New Homes in England TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2012
- Cameron says dive in for £30bn jobs boost on the Severn TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2012
- Cameron sets out plans to boost the trades and create new jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012
- Good News for the Trades: Hull’s Library Renovation Scheme to Create New Jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012
- Premier Inn Announces £5.9 Million Investment in Camborne with Environmental Focus TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012
- Energy Partnership between Norway and the UK to Create New Jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills News: Renewable Energy use hits all-time high TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
- Historic town hall work to bring new trade jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
- Good News for the Trades as Three Firms Announce to Build New Homes in Scotland TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012
- New Trade Jobs as Cameron and Clegg Boost Planning Reform TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
- Rio+20 UN Conference Sets Ambitious Goals for Sustainable Development TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012
- Green Deal sequel planned but the original fails to impress TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011
- Imperial College unveils plans for new London campus TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013
- UK cities get Green Deal funding boost TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
- Olympic Investment Event to Create Jobs and Bring Economic Boost to Britain TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2012
- Infrared is the New (Old?) Green THE SMART VAN | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
- London Mayor Unveils £100m Housing Boost TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2012
- Building Plans for Oxford Shopping Centre gets Approved TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
- Trade Mission to Singapore and Indonesia to boost economic growth TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013
- Train4TradeSkills Weekend Catch Up: 23-29 May TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2011
- Luxury Hotel Scheme to Go Ahead in Southampton TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
- Clean Energy of Northern Seas to Boost the Renewable Industry TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2012
- Former sparky swaps electrics for bright lights of Premier League TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011
- More money for renewable heating kit TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013
- Pickles grants the go-ahead for 2,000 new homes TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2012
- Pile-up of wind turbine applications causes outrage TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011
- The University of Birmingham Expansion Plan to Go Ahead TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
- Mike Rowe, Green Plumbing Education GREEN PLUMBER'S BLOG | MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011
- Invergarry wind farm gets the go-ahead TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012
- Green Investment Bank must function like a “real bank” TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
- Davey calls for clean development at the United Nations TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills News: Construction industry bounces back with positive Q2 results TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2011
- New Report Says the UK Renewable Sector Could Create Millions of New Jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012
- Green Building chief prescribes “an energy diet” for bloated. TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011
- £200m housing development reaches out for new jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
- UK to go green with America TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011
- £33m Essex College Scheme to Boost the Trades TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2012
- Costain Joint Ventures Win Two Crossrail Contracts TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013
- Train4TradeSkills Weekend Catch Up: 14-20 March TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2011
- Get Britain Building to Create 30,000 Jobs TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
- Time to seize the moment on offshore wind and the renewable industry TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013
- Jeremy Hunt angers English Heritage by backing controversial new plans TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011
- Walthamstow stadium gets new purpose as greyhounds make way for new homes TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2011
- Leeds approves two major waste plants TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2013
- Jobs boost in Leeds Thorpe Park expansion plan TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012
- What effect will the UK Riots have on the construction industry? TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011
- Guest Post: The Importance of Sustainable Supply Chain Maintenance BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011
- Hollywood film giant Paramount plans huge theme park in Swanscombe TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012
- Train4TradeSkills Weekend Catch-Up: 28 March-3 April TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
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