UK Unveils Major Plan to Boost Clean Energy Jobs and Investment

Communities across Britain are set to benefit from a surge in clean energy jobs and investment as the UK government unveils its new Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and energy security.

Published on Monday, 23 June, the plan outlines a strategy to "build it in Britain," targeting a doubling of current investment levels in clean energy to over £30 billion per year by 2035. Since July, more than £40 billion in private investment has already been announced, driven by the government’s clean energy mission.

Developed in collaboration with industry leaders, trade unions, and workers, the plan supports the UK’s largest-ever public investment in homegrown energy. This includes backing for nuclear projects such as Sizewell C, funding for small modular reactors, and £9.4 billion for carbon capture technologies.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the plan will deliver “good jobs, energy security, and lower bills,” calling it a bold move to harness the UK’s clean energy potential.

Great British Energy, the new public energy company, will play a central role with an additional £700 million in funding to build domestic manufacturing facilities for key clean power components, including offshore platforms and hydrogen infrastructure. Combined with existing initiatives, this brings total public and private investment in clean energy supply chains to £1.7 billion.

Lucy Yu, CEO of Centre for Net Zero, has been appointed Clean Energy AI Champion to help accelerate the sector’s digital transformation.

The government is also considering expanding the Clean Industry Bonus to sectors like hydrogen and onshore wind, aiming to boost economic growth in coastal and former industrial communities.

The plan positions Britain as a global leader in clean energy manufacturing, innovation, and green jobs.

Source: gov.uk