Despite opportunities in environmental jobs increasing, the economic slowdown has translated into increasing economic worries for a large portion of Ireland’s workforce. A good thing that is forecasted to come out of this economic disaster is a surge of green jobs that should put more people back to work than originally were laid off. This is one of the many reasons Precise Training Solutions have formed an innovative forward thinking energy conscious training company.

I will be posting regular posts on this page outlining revised compliance regulations and where professionals can benefit from furthering their technical training.

The reasons for upskilling in the energy sector are compelling, some of the major points are listed below:

• The imminent introduction of Carbon tax and water rates by the Green Party.

• 127,000 jobs promised by our Government in the Green and Smart economies over the next decade

• A €30bn investment in clean energy over the next decade by our Government which will reduce our fossil fuel bill, keeping energy investment and jobs in Ireland. Energy efficiency measures will reduce the cost of energy for business and householder alike.

• The roll out of The National Energy Efficiency Action Plan.

• The green sector is where the future is for construction professionals. Now is an ideal opportunity to consider furthering your education.