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Martin Hofschroer
New jobs will be created in Liverpool after the city was chosen to host a technological trial aiming to increase energy efficient electricity. Liverpool City Region was selected for the cutting edge SmartGrid technology trial which will use new science to improve the reliability and quality of electricity supplies. There will also be significant investment in the existing electrical network infrastructure and it is expected that the SmartGrid technology will help reduce carbon emissions by increasing energy efficiency. The Liverpool SmartGrid trial will be the first in the UK and will boost the economy by supporting investment in green technologies and generating job opportunities. Chief executive of The Mersey Partnership Lorraine Rogers hinted that more electricians with green energy skills will be required in Liverpool to meet the growing demand for their skills. This demand might require an increasing number of electricians to enroll on green energy courses as they will need to upskill to cope with the demands of the new technologies. Ms Rogers said that the SmartGrid technology has the potential to become the next broadband in terms of impact and could revolutionise how consumers view and use electricity. She commented: "Hosting the SmartGrid trial has the potential to boost innovation and accelerate the move towards a low carbon economy. "Going forward our role will be to facilitate opportunities for the private sector and to maximise related job creation and investment." Frank Mitchell, director of ScottishPower Energy Networks, said that the new technology will benefit consumers, suppliers and local electricity generators as it will help reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency. Ken Perry, chief executive of Plus Dane Group, said that the pilot programme could be rolled out across the United Kingdom if it is deemed to be successful with homes across Britain benefitting from the new technology. This could lead to a national demand for tradesmen who have completed electrical courses and green energy courses. Mr Perry said: "Residents will benefit hugely from SmartGrid and their experiences will influence how housing and energy providers throughout the country work together in the future to achieve affordably warm homes, increased local employment and improved energy efficiency." Work is scheduled to start this summer if the project gains approval and the trial will last for two years. Green energy courses are becoming vital for electricians as there is a growing need to learn how to install the latest energy efficient forms of heating and lighting as more consumers commit to reducing their carbon footprint.
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