A generation of young people in Scotland will benefit from new clean energy jobs under plans announced today by Labour.

Following record investment by the Labour Government, the clean energy economy is booming. Scottish projects, such as the Port of Cromarty Firth and Acorn Carbon Capture and Storage Cluster, are playing a major role in driving record job growth in clean power, with 40,000 jobs set to be created in Scotland.

Labour’s plan will make sure that clean energy jobs are always good jobs, by ensuring companies receiving public grants and contracts must create jobs with decent pay, access to trade unions and strong rights at work.

Douglas Alexander MP said:

“From offshore wind to carbon capture, Scotland is uniquely positioned to lead our clean energy revolution with world-class resources and skilled workers.

Harnessing the potential of clean energy is an unmistakable example of how the UK Government is delivering for Scotland.

These 40,000 new opportunities will benefit a generation of young people across Scotland and represent a pivotal moment in our mission to boost economic growth across all parts of the UK.

This UK Government is putting money directly into the pockets of hardworking Scots.

This comes alongside Great British Energy’s launch in Aberdeen, which is already unlocking significant investment and helping to create skilled jobs as we make Britain a clean energy superpower.”

Ed Miliband MP, Energy Secretary said:

“The clean energy economy is the route to delivering the good jobs at decent wages that our communities deserve.

Our pro-worker, pro-jobs, pro-union agenda is delivering thousands of opportunities right across the country, so young people don’t have to leave their hometown just to find a decent job.”