Hi X, it's been a hot minute. I'm reviving my account so expect to hear more from me.... mainly facts about the energy transition and energy policy. I work at @EnergyUKcomms - the trade body - do reach out / DM if you have questions about energy....
⚡There’s been a lot of conversation this weekend about the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate
But what does it actually mean? And why does it matter for people and businesses across the UK?
It's #GlobalWindDay. Here's 3 facts about #WindEnergy...
1) Wind is now GB's largest source of elec (@neso_energy)
2) Wind has already lowered wholesale elec costs by 1/3 (@ECIU_UK)
3) Wind and solar have saved UK from gas imports worth £1.7bn since Iran war began (@CarbonBrief)
NEW ANALYSIS
UK electricity was the cleanest ever in 2024, with emissions per unit falling by more than two-thirds in a decade
Highlights:
🏭end of coal power after 142yrs
🔥fossil fuels at record-low 29% share
🌄renewables at record-high 45%
carbonbrief.org/analysis-uks…
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There's been some confusion about a clean power target with “only” 95% clean power.
🔍Let’s take a look at where that 95% came from, why it's important and why that goal is stretching while being achievable...
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It's nearly the end of #Movember which means not having to see these atrocities every day at work.
Just kidding, I've not been at work.
All for a good cause, raising money & awareness of men's mental health - tashtastic effort chaps, donate here
uk.movember.com/team/2422966
Community engagement is going to be a massive part of this, making sure that people benefit from local infrastructure, is through discounted energy bills or community funds - more on community benefits here energy-uk.org.uk/publication…
Our Chief Communications Officer @jhmsanders was at @businessgreen’s #NetZeroFestival talking about all things energy policy, from the importance of long-term clarity for businesses to the 19,000 roles a year we’ll need to hire in the power sector to meet 2030 policy targets.
No doubt new gvt is ambitious and hit ground running so far. Still lots more to do... and industry ready to deliver with right frameworks in place. 🫡 Wanna track @energygovuk progress? Check out our policy tracker 👇
Our Mission Possible report recommends areas that the Government should focus on to make Britain a clean energy superpower.
Follow the Government’s progress against our recommendations and see what is yet to be done in our tracker.🖱️ energy-uk.org.uk/insights/mi…#MissionPossible
Here I am with the soon to be Chief Exec of @theCCCuk @ELPinchbeck 💫🙌🤩👏
What a formidable woman. Thank you for taking a chance on me, supporting me and demonstrating how to be a brilliant leader.
You will be missed massively, but we all couldn't be prouder of your new role