Green 'jobs boom' | Government vows to create 400,000 roles in clean energy sector

The government says its new Clean Energy Jobs Plan will create up to 400,000 additional roles by 2030, doubling total employment in the sector to around 860,000 and driving demand for plumbers, electricians and welders across the UK.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: “The clean energy jobs boom can answer that call - and today we publish a landmark national plan to make it happen.” Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden added: “We’re giving workers the skills needed for switch to clean energy, which is good for them, good for industry - and will drive growth across the nation.”