Claim: Closing the Renewables Obligation to onshore wind a year early could threaten 19,000 jobs supported by the industry.
Fact-check: How many jobs could be lost in onshore wind? - Full Fact
Verdict: there were about 11,000 people directly employed by onshore wind and 8,000 in 'supply chain' roles in 2013, according to government estimates. it's uncertain how many people will see their employment threatened by the closure of the renewables obligation
Organisation: Full Fact
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Date published: 2015-11-13T00:00:00