Germany`s "Energiewende" – from a union`s point of view - Angelika Thomas från tyska IG Metall om hur satsningen på 100% förnybart leder till nya jobb i Tyskland. Presentationen hölls på Naturskyddsföreningens stora årliga miljökonferens 2013 med temat "Miljön och jobben - två utmaningar, en lösning".

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Stockholm, 08. November 2013
Angelika Thomas, IG Metall

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IG Metall …
… is an industrial workers union,
… has 2.25 million members,
… in several sectors:
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metal and electronic, automobile, iron and steelmaking industry,
services and craftwork in the metal sector,
textile- and garment industries and related sectors and services,
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wood and plastics processing.
… organises collective agreements for payment and
….conditions of employment.
… supports works councils and union reps in the companies
….and offers them training.
… does political networking on labour market, welfare state
….and industrial policy.
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Asshole!
1. What is "Energiewende" - the transformation of our energy system
2. Intention of IG Metall in "Energiewende"
3. Jobs and decent work in the new sectors
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What is "Energiewende"?
A process towards renewable energy and energy efficiency - reducing fossil
energy and phase-out nuclear power.
It leads to a greater share of domestic energy production and reduces
dependency on oil and gas imports and their prices.
Climate protection targets can`t be reached without transforming the energy
system.
Targets of German government
2011
2020
2030
2040
2050
-26,4%
-40%
-55%
-80% up to -95%
20,3%
at least 35%
at least 50%
at least 80%
-6
-20
ca. 6.600
1 Mio.
Greenhouse gas emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions (compared to 1990)
renewable energy
share of gross electricity consumption
efficiency
primary energy consumption (compared to 2008)
-50%
traffic
number of electric cars
6. Mio
housing
primary energy consumption
rate of renovation
ca. 1%
up to -80%
doubling on 2% per year
Source: Bundes regi erung, Ers ter Moni tori ngberi cht "Energi e der Zukunft"
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IG Metall sees opportunities and risks for industry and jobs
"Energiewende" stands for
innovation and modernization of
our industry.
Forecast sales volume, in sectors (in billion Euro)
It means promotion of green
technologies.
Investment opportunities and
new markets create jobs.
green
technology
Car
industry
mechanical engineering
Monitoring the process for a
cost efficient energy supply.
Accompanied by industrial
policy for different sectors.
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Source: Handelsblatt , *forecast
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Areas of investments in the energy sector
Up to 2022 approx. € 350 billion investment needed
High efficient
gas power
plants
Renewable
energy - wind
turbines
Energy efficient
buildings
Grid infrastructure for
electricity and
integration of
renewables
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Development of renewable energy
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Investments in renewable energy sources
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Export share of renewable energy industrial sectors
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Controversial public debates
In general we need to secure a reliable, economically viable and
environmentally compatible energy supply.
We need to balance investment opportunities with cost efficiency.
There is a controversial debate about costs but over all a high public
acceptance of "Energiewende”.
From IG Metall`s point of view:
transforming the energy system should be successful in both, environmental and
industrial terms.
Reform the feed-in tariffs for renewable energies and make it more cost efficient.
Keeping the whole industrial value chain in Germany, therefore give energy intensive
industries competitive energy prices.
Need for a better political management of "Energiewende".
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Employment in Germany`s renewable energy sector
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Skills of employees in renewable energy industries
The high proportion of skilled employees is the prominent feature of companies in the renewable energy sector
Whitout vocational
With qualifications
With a university degree
Photovoltaics
5.8%
81.7%
34.7%
Hydropower
1.7%
93.8%
57.0%
Wind
0.9%
79.7%
27.1%
Solar thermal
9.5%
80.3%
24.4%
Solar thermal power plants
6.7%
84.8%
44.1%
Deep geothermal
2.1%
85.6%
50.4%
Near-surface geothermal
Biogas
6.6%
2.5%
81.1%
82.5%
15.3%
33.1%
Liquid biomass
0.0%
92.2%
57.3%
Solid biomass
3.1%
86.5%
29.7%
RE overall
4.1%
82.2%
32.1%
22.7%
63.2%
0.6%
4.0%
88.3%
37.7%
15.0%
69.5%
9.9%
Manufacturing jobs
Technical jobs
Total
Quel l e: BMU
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Green jobs and decent work
Initial point: New sectors without social regulated working conditions and low income?
IG Metall has started an organizing campaign in the renewable sectors - wind and
photovoltaic industry:
Working for membership growth, almost 4.000 new members by 2012 in the wind
industry.
Setting up union reps and elect works councils in companies.
Starting bargaining negotiations und win the first collective agreements.
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Thanks for your attention!
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