This year, the UK government will decide whether to permit a 20% blend of hydrogen into the gas grid. Today, E3G - Third Generation Environmentalism has published a new paper by Vilislava Ivanova & myself, setting out the case against this decision..🧵👇❎ e3g.org/publications/t…

Risk locking in expensive and carbon-intensive infrastructure much longer than needed! Wondering what the impact of this would be on Polish renewable industry, which I understand has massive potential to grow given the space to do so. Forum Energii 👇x.com/forumenergii/s…

⚠️ The energy market reform is at risk of being hijacked by coal subsidies. For a low-carbon future that benefits both the environment and our society, EU lawmakers should: ❌ Close the door to coal subsidies ✅ Embrace renewable solutions More info 👇 caneurope.org/coal-subsidies…

Exciting senior policy advisor job in E3G - Third Generation Environmentalism's energy systems team. e3g.bamboohr.com/careers/110 #netzeropower #climatejobs cc Juliet Phillips Simon Skillings Vilislava Ivanova Ed Matthew

European Alliance to Save Energy high level conference on the role of cohesion policy to support #EnergyEfficiency is the occasion to hear clear message from DG REGIO & DG ENER: no sustainability without energy savings, buildings are a cornerstone to save energy, but the framework is not fully fit yet

What does the energy system of tomorrow look like🤔 Electrified ⚡️ Digital💻 Flexible🧘 and of course 100% renewable with people at its heart♥️ See how with demand-side flexibility, our homes can be the beacons of Europe's energy transition👇 caneurope.org/active_campaig…

📢NEW @E3G report: How to enable locally led retrofit🏠 There is an intrinsically local dimension to decarbonising our homes, which makes local authorities well-placed to support. However, barriers stand in the way of effective delivery 🧵 e3g.org/publications/e…

What’s the cost of not renovating? EU #BuildingsDirective negotiation is happening now. Final #FF55 file can kickstart renovations in the worst buildings – for climate & society But all I hear are (scare) stories on the cost of renov. What if it costs more not to? #EPBD 🧵1/9

Excellent resource from Energy Cities! Tracks how ready member states and local authorities are to meet their new obligation to prepare local heating and cooling plans (covers municipalities with more than 45,000 inhabitants). Those plans will be key for community engagement

Join us on 03/10 in Madrid (or #online) for a timely event on energy #renovation, take inspiration from good examples on the ground and better understand why an ambitious #BuildingsDirective is crucial. Register below (in-person seats are finishing!) eventbrite.co.uk/e/renovate-eur…

⏰Time for Europe to seize the opportunity & renovate the #WorstFirst ! Renovating the 25% worst buildings will: ✅alleviate energy poverty ✅curb rising energy prices ✅reduce emissions ✅ help achieve #energysecurity #EPBD 🧵Potential benefits in each Member State👇

🍃Rapid growth in renewables calls for greater cooperation among Member States to double flexibility in the EU #power system say two #EU Agencies, EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and EU EnvironmentAgency Joint report presented at today’s meeting of #EU27 #Energy DGs under @eu2023es acer.europa.eu/news-and-event…

📣 | UPCOMING EVENT 📆 15/11 🕐 14:30 - 16:00 'A future-proof electricity grid: The backbone for clean energy and REPowerEU' 🗣️Isidoro Tapia, Joni Karjalainen, Louise Rullaud, Olivier Grabette, Vilislava Ivanova & Simon Dekeyrel. 🤝With European Investment Bank Sign up👇 buff.ly/3QNy9nf

0/🧵I can think of a few (45!) who signed International Energy Agency's Versailles Statement calling for 2x the rate of energy efficiency improvements to bolster secure, affordable, NZ energy systems. All 👀 on those champions for #efficiency COP28 UAE including these 10...

🆕 Scotland launches new min standard for energy efficiency in homes. #MEPS ALL private homes must meet the standard, defined as a list of measures (under consultation) or EPC assessment: - By 2028 privately rented - By 2033 owner occupied Inspiration for #EPBD negotiators?

📑 I’ll be tracking what World Leaders say COP28 UAE on the first fuel and critical #COP28 target: 2x energy #efficiency. Because there is no time, or energy, to waste. Follow 🧵 for updates. Carbon Brief Guardian Environment Fiona Harvey Simon Evans Damian Carrington Mission Efficiency International Energy Agency

Renewable energy growth across Central Eastern Europe is gaining momentum📈 But ageing and underinvested grid infrastructure is halting it✋ Our new paper explores how we can future-proof CEE's grids for tomorrow's energy system⚡️ #TogetherFor100RE caneurope.org/central-easter…

⭐️⭐️Renovate Europe 2023 Activity Report is LIVE⭐️⭐️ Head over to our website to read about Renovate Europe Day in Madrid, the C4EForum in Bratislava, our field trip with Kadri Simson and her cabinet, and more! #acceleraterenovation #prioritisepeople

The first Buildings and Climate Global Forum is on! Christophe Béchu speaks to the importance of the moment for an industry and sector that represents more than 10% of global GDP and over half of global wealth. #BuildingForClimate #BuildingsBreakthrough

🚨 Really excited to launch my first report since joining Ember - we looked at the EU power sector in first half of 2024 and uncovered some amazing developments 👀 Wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU in H1-2024 for the first time! 🧵