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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Publication of the Clean Energy Jobs Plan

20 October 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Chris McDonald Lab Stockton North

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Key points

  • Chris McDonald discusses the publication of the Clean Energy Jobs Plan by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
  • The plan aims to support workers through partnerships with industry and trade unions
  • The plan estimates the need to double the clean energy workforce from around 440,000 in 2023 to over 860,000 by 2030

Issue summary

Chris McDonald is discussing the publication of the Clean Energy Jobs Plan by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Action requested

The minister has announced the publication of the Clean Energy Jobs Plan, which aims to support workers across all parts of the country through partnerships with industry and trade unions. The plan estimates the need for doubling the clean energy workforce from around 440,000 in 2023 to over 860,000 by 2030.

Key facts

  • Over £50 billion of clean energy investment announcements since July 2024.
  • The Clean Energy Jobs Plan was published on 19th October.
  • The plan aims to double the clean energy workforce from around 440,000 in 2023 to over 860,000 by 2030.
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