BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov.18
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
When taking into account announced policies currently being implemented, energy efficiency provides more than 2 million additional jobs by 2030, more than any other clean energy technology, Trend reports with reference to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
A major benefit of a more efficient energy system in the IEA Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario is the job creation potential of increased spending on more efficient appliances, vehicles, building retrofits and new construction.
In the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario employment opportunities are almost three times larger at 6 million additional jobs.
“Many of these jobs will be based in the construction and manufacturing sectors and will be able to draw on a pool of already skilled labor. However, the scale of the investment required will likely require expanded participation in the labor force to meet the increased demands of new building and manufacturing activity,” reads the IEA report.
Some specific training is likely to be required for more complex tasks such as installing heat pump instead of conventional boilers, the report says.
Governments can help the labor force gain such skills by facilitating training or sponsoring energy efficiency programs that provide reskilling and upskilling opportunities, according to the IEA analysts.
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