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Adopting clean energy technologies in new and retrofitted buildings could create 2m new jobs in the US and Europe, including 247,000 in the UK, according to new research. Published in an open-access paper, Building a Green Future, the research represents a research collaboration between Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability and the Schneider ElectricTM Sustainability Research Institute (SRI). The study estimates global employment outcomes for low-carbon building archetypes spanning residential, hospital, hotel, office, retail and education. It focuses specifically on the potential around deploying rooftop solar panels, heat pumps and energy storage batteries for self- produced or prosumer renewable energy over time in alignment with global net-zero goals targeting 2050. Vincent Petit, Senior Vice President of Climate and Energy Transition Research at Schneider Electric and Head of the SRI, said, “It is now feasible to rapidly transition buildings to net zero. What we often do not realize is that such a transition comes with significant socioeconomic benefits. This research is another demonstration of this fact.” www.se.com/ie/en/ Transition to net-zero buildings could create 2m jobs in US and Europe
New tariffs on batteries could push up the price of EVs exported between the EU and UK.
Call for delay to avoid £3,400 tax hike on electric vehicles
The auto sector has called for postponement of new Rules of Origin for EV batteries manufactured in both the EU and UK until 2027. Due to come into force in January 2024, the new regulations could add an average of £3,400 to EU-made and £3,600 to British battery-powered EVs, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). SMMT has said failure to delay introduction of the regulations could pose a risk to EV sector competitiveness, the EV transition and
wider net zero ambitions. Together with the EU auto sector, it is urging the EU and UK to strike an agreement to avoid the Brexit tariffs, which could render EU and UK electrified vehicles uncompetitive in each other’s markets. A three-year delay would provide the necessary time for EU and UK gigafactories to come on stream as well as helping the development of local battery parts and critical mineral supply chains, said SMMT. Call for delay to avoid £3,400 tax hike on electric vehicles www.smmt.co.uk
German firm forms new partnership with ATC Automation in Dublin
Dublin-based ATC Automation has secured a new partnership to supply a range of enclosures and customisation options manufactured by German firm Spelsberg. ATC’s commitment to quality and excellence and strong industry connections provide a perfect platform for its products, said Spelsberg, and the Dublin firm has already laid the groundwork to introduce the brand
into new markets. In a post-Brexit trading environment, the collaboration is also strategically positioned to navigate the complexities of EU-UK trading relationships. Cathal Maguire, ATC Automation Sales Director, said, “We are looking forward to promoting the Spelsberg range of innovative electrical installation and enclosure products to both our existing and new customers in the Irish market. This new product line from Spelsberg will complement our existing brand portfolio and provide customers with access to over 5,000 products for electrical installation, panel building, and concrete installation applications.” ATC has scheduled a training day for its sales engineers. www.atcautomation.ie
Solar panels are among clean energy technologies offering potential for significant job creation.
Spelsberg Enclosures are now supplied by Dublin-based ATC Automation.
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