{"id":1548,"date":"2026-04-09T08:40:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1548"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:05","slug":"barking-dagenham-network-expansion-brings-new-green-workforce-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1548","title":{"rendered":"Green Workforce Opportunities for Barking &#038; Dagenham"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Barking &amp; Dagenham Network Expansion Brings New Green Workforce Opportunities<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Barking &amp; Dagenham Network Expansion Brings New Green Workforce Opportunities\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/barking-dagenham-network-expansion-brings-new-green-workforce-opportunities\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Barking &amp; Dagenham Network Expansion Brings New Green Workforce Opportunities\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p><span class=\"rich-text-case-study__text rte__text rich-text-pumps__text\">The 3.75km district heating extension in Barking and Dagenham is not only helping to decarbonise the borough but is also bringing employment and training opportunities for local young people who want to join the \u201cGreen Workforce\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our most recent appointment sees Barking and Dagenham College student, Priscilla Boateng, join us on placement as a Trainee Site Manager.\u00a0The placement is part of a social value agreement between Vital Energi and B&amp;D Energy, (wholly owned by Barking and Dagenham Council), which will see us invest in local people and the local economy whilst delivering the project.<\/p>\n<p>Vital Energi\u2019s Managing Director \u2013 Heat Networks, Ashley Walsh, commented: \u201cWe\u2019ve been working hard to create a greener borough through the installation of an extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/district-heating-cooling\/\" title=\"District Heating &amp; Cooling\">district heating network<\/a>, and thanks to the council\u2019s giving back initiative, we\u2019re delighted to welcome local college student Priscilla on board, who will be a great asset to the team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Trainee Site Manager, Priscilla Boateng said, \u201cI\u2019m really grateful for the fantastic opportunity that Barking and Dagenham Council and Vital Energi have provided me with. I\u2019m looking forward to working on a large-scale project close to home that will have a positive impact on the entire community through the decarbonisation of the borough.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Vital Energi will also be appointing an apprentice on the project as part of their commitment to hire 20 apprentices in 2021 and further support the growth of the green economy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">This is fantastic news for Priscilla and further cements our commitment to supporting our residents, local businesses and the whole community with employment, training and other opportunities. It\u2019s just another example of how we\u2019re able to achieve this. There are lots of pathways into work opportunities, and what we see here is just one of them. I\u2019d urge residents to visit lbbd.gov.uk\/working-together to access even more opportunities<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Councillor Sade Bright , <span class=\"quote__position\"> Cabinet Member for Employment, Skills &amp; Aspiration<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p><strong>Councillor Cameron Geddes, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Social Housing, said:<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019m pleased to see the expansion of B&amp;D Energy\u2019s district heating network is now well underway. This is another fantastic step in our journey to becoming the green capital of the capital and demonstrates our commitment to decarbonising the borough for the benefit of local people. Not only does this support our vision for a greener borough for all, but it will also mean residents can benefit all round from this excellent work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When completed, the \u00a310m heat network will connect 15 different sites, over 8,000 homes and deliver 12,000 tonnes of carbon reduction per annum.*\u00a0 The heat network will be powered by a new energy centre which will house two 1.5MWe combined heat and power engines and 27MW of backup gas boilers which will provide added resilience as well as contributing during peak demand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Barking &amp; Dagenham Network Expansion Brings New Green Workforce Opportunities The 3.75km district heating extension in Barking and Dagenham is not only helping to decarbonise the borough but is also bringing employment and training opportunities for local young people who want to join the \u201cGreen Workforce\u201d. 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