CCO @energyukcomms - the voice of the energy industry. Making energy-related tunes, jewellery and a #windfluencer in my spare time @Killah_Jules. Views my own
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)
@Nigelrefowens Ah jeez here we go again, energy security Vs food security - actually not an either or. Argivoltaics combines both - and land taken up compared to other activities is less than you think. Over to you @DrSimEvans
+++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%
https://t.co/zsH79J7HeK
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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
https://t.co/gtjC46fiYW
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 https://t.co/XkQIyuqB1m
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.