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Energy

From generation to transmission, Prospect represents the interests of over 22,500 members working across all parts of the energy sector.

Prospect is the UK’s leading energy trade union. We represent a growing membership of more than 22,500 workers across the energy industry.

Our members work in energy generation, transmission, distribution, retail and research roles in all parts of the UK. They are the engineers, managers, and specialists keeping our energy system running and driving us towards a net zero future.

Prospect is a strong advocate for a secure and decarbonised energy system that supports good jobs in all parts of the country. We help our members win a better deal at work and campaign on issues affecting the sector – shaping the national debate on everything from industrial strategy to a just transition.

An established and respected voice for energy workers, Prospect leads the union contribution to the National Health and Safety Advisory Committee and Powering Improvement programme. We work with industry bodies such as RenewableUK, the Energy Networks Association, Nuclear Skills Group, and Nuclear Industry Association.

 

Energy supply

Our large and growing membership in energy supply includes those working in energy generation, transmission, and distribution companies.

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Renewables

Prospect members around the country are driving the net zero transition in areas such as offshore wind, onshore wind, solar, hydro, and storage.

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Nuclear industry

Our 12,000 members work across all parts of the nuclear industry including fuel manufacturing, power generation, research, and decommissioning.

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We’re making a difference for our energy members

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Health and safety in energy

Our health and safety bulletin for the energy sector is issued to all health and safety reps across the sector. The email newsletter is published bi-monthly.
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Renewables newsletter

A quarterly email newsletter looking at the news, issues and professionals working in the renewables sector. Members and non-members can subscribe!
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Prospect branches in the energy sector

Prospect members in the energy sector are organised in 51 branches. Find out where they are.
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News and analysis

News
20 December 2023
Ørsted has taken a Final Investment Decision on the world’s single largest offshore wind…
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News
15 December 2023
The UK government has pledged £2bn of funding over 15 years that will create 700 new jobs…
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News
14 December 2023
Contracts worth £1.8bn have been awarded to build the UK’s first high-capacity subsea…
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Blog
13 December 2023
Prospect represents more than 22,500 members across the entire energy sector, and an…
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Blog
Andrew Coley · 13 December 2023
In the first of an ongoing series looking at the breadth of diverse roles we have across…
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Blog
Joel Pearce · 11 December 2023
Prospect’s latest survey of energy members shows significant concerns about staffing…
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