Beyond Fossil Fuels
@beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social
A coalition of civil society organisations striving for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based European power sector by 2035. www.beyondfossilfuels.org
What if energy just...worked?
No sudden price spikes, no polluting emissions, no communities left to pay the price that comes with dirty fossil fuels.
Clean energy delivers power without the chaos.
Swipe for three examples in Bulgaria, Greece and the Netherlands👇
No sudden price spikes, no polluting emissions, no communities left to pay the price that comes with dirty fossil fuels.
Clean energy delivers power without the chaos.
Swipe for three examples in Bulgaria, Greece and the Netherlands👇
December 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
What if energy just...worked?
No sudden price spikes, no polluting emissions, no communities left to pay the price that comes with dirty fossil fuels.
Clean energy delivers power without the chaos.
Swipe for three examples in Bulgaria, Greece and the Netherlands👇
No sudden price spikes, no polluting emissions, no communities left to pay the price that comes with dirty fossil fuels.
Clean energy delivers power without the chaos.
Swipe for three examples in Bulgaria, Greece and the Netherlands👇
New analysis from @ember-energy.org finds that more heat pumps could cut 🇪🇺's reliance on fossil gas imports, but high electricity costs prove a major barrier.
Shifting policy costs from electricity bills to government budgets could be key to electrifying heating.
👉 ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
Shifting policy costs from electricity bills to government budgets could be key to electrifying heating.
👉 ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
Plugging heat in: smart policy can help electrify household heating in Europe | Ember
Heat pumps can slash EU fossil fuel imports, protect consumers from price shocks and boost local industry, but wider use depends on making them cost competitive with fossil heating.
ember-energy.org
December 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
New analysis from @ember-energy.org finds that more heat pumps could cut 🇪🇺's reliance on fossil gas imports, but high electricity costs prove a major barrier.
Shifting policy costs from electricity bills to government budgets could be key to electrifying heating.
👉 ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
Shifting policy costs from electricity bills to government budgets could be key to electrifying heating.
👉 ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
This year, the data told a clear story: clean energy is gaining momentum, but policy choices still decide whether it tops the charts or stays stuck in the queue.
Here’s our Clean Energy Wrapped: the trends, the numbers, and the signals Europe can't ignore.
Here’s our Clean Energy Wrapped: the trends, the numbers, and the signals Europe can't ignore.
December 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This year, the data told a clear story: clean energy is gaining momentum, but policy choices still decide whether it tops the charts or stays stuck in the queue.
Here’s our Clean Energy Wrapped: the trends, the numbers, and the signals Europe can't ignore.
Here’s our Clean Energy Wrapped: the trends, the numbers, and the signals Europe can't ignore.
"In the coming years, oversupply of LNG will meet falling demand, & numerous suppliers are prepared to comply with the methane regulation," says @umwelthilfe.bsky.social on US pressure to weaken the EU's Methane Regulation.
LNG isn't a bridge fuel, it’s:
❌ a polluting fossil fuel
❌ costly & volatile
LNG isn't a bridge fuel, it’s:
❌ a polluting fossil fuel
❌ costly & volatile
Heute sprechen die EU-Energieminister*innen über Sicherheit und Energie. Im Fokus auch die Methan-Verordnung, denn #Trump möchte diese abschwächen. Wir fordern: Trumps Erpressung auf Kosten von Klimaschutz und Energiesicherheit nicht nachgeben! www.duh.de/presse/press...
EU-Energierat: DUH warnt vor Abschwächung der Methan-Verordnung
www.duh.de
December 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
"In the coming years, oversupply of LNG will meet falling demand, & numerous suppliers are prepared to comply with the methane regulation," says @umwelthilfe.bsky.social on US pressure to weaken the EU's Methane Regulation.
LNG isn't a bridge fuel, it’s:
❌ a polluting fossil fuel
❌ costly & volatile
LNG isn't a bridge fuel, it’s:
❌ a polluting fossil fuel
❌ costly & volatile
Monday marked 25 years since the UK’s first offshore wind farm, Blyth Offshore Wind Farm, began to generate clean power!
In a single generation, offshore wind has become the UK’s biggest source of clean power, providing over 34% of all renewable electricity in 2024.
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
In a single generation, offshore wind has become the UK’s biggest source of clean power, providing over 34% of all renewable electricity in 2024.
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
25 years of British offshore wind | Ember
Celebrating 25 years of offshore wind delivering clean power and bringing jobs, skills and local manufacturing to Britain’s coastline.
ember-energy.org
December 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Monday marked 25 years since the UK’s first offshore wind farm, Blyth Offshore Wind Farm, began to generate clean power!
In a single generation, offshore wind has become the UK’s biggest source of clean power, providing over 34% of all renewable electricity in 2024.
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
In a single generation, offshore wind has become the UK’s biggest source of clean power, providing over 34% of all renewable electricity in 2024.
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
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The need for more #AI models may not be motivating this #investment as much as the fear of being left behind. RESET spoke to Jill McArdle and Pierre Terras from @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social about the current #AIhype 🧵👇
December 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The need for more #AI models may not be motivating this #investment as much as the fear of being left behind. RESET spoke to Jill McArdle and Pierre Terras from @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social about the current #AIhype 🧵👇
Yesterday's new EU grids package proposal supports smoother connection processes and takes steps to ensure more people can share in the benefits of cheap, clean, homegrown energy... but an electricity grid ruled by industry under weak oversight won't guarantee public and climate interest.
Our take 👇
Our take 👇
December 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Yesterday's new EU grids package proposal supports smoother connection processes and takes steps to ensure more people can share in the benefits of cheap, clean, homegrown energy... but an electricity grid ruled by industry under weak oversight won't guarantee public and climate interest.
Our take 👇
Our take 👇
Mallorca’s Alcudia coal plant just filed for closure in 2026, meaning every remaining coal plant in 🇪🇸 has now applied to shut down.
What's left? The govt dotting a few i’s and crossing some t’s.
Spain could end coal today… if someone picked up a pen.
www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2...
What's left? The govt dotting a few i’s and crossing some t’s.
Spain could end coal today… if someone picked up a pen.
www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2...
December 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Mallorca’s Alcudia coal plant just filed for closure in 2026, meaning every remaining coal plant in 🇪🇸 has now applied to shut down.
What's left? The govt dotting a few i’s and crossing some t’s.
Spain could end coal today… if someone picked up a pen.
www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2...
What's left? The govt dotting a few i’s and crossing some t’s.
Spain could end coal today… if someone picked up a pen.
www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2...
In @shareaction.bsky.social latest analysis, few banks are drawing clear lines on fossil fuels. Banks must move away from financing new fossil fuel projects, establish climate commitments, and start moving their money into renewable infrastructure.
Read more below⬇ shareaction.org/reports/buil...
Read more below⬇ shareaction.org/reports/buil...
Built to Last? An assessment of 16 major real estate investment…
We work across borders and systems to transform the financial sector and harness its potential to be a force for good.
shareaction.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
In @shareaction.bsky.social latest analysis, few banks are drawing clear lines on fossil fuels. Banks must move away from financing new fossil fuel projects, establish climate commitments, and start moving their money into renewable infrastructure.
Read more below⬇ shareaction.org/reports/buil...
Read more below⬇ shareaction.org/reports/buil...
"People are now seeing the actual benefits and opportunities that the transition brings," said Maria Mendiluce of @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social.
And polling with @e3g.bsky.social found that 97% of business execs support a shift to renewables-based electricity.
thenextfive.ft.com/39-leading-t...
And polling with @e3g.bsky.social found that 97% of business execs support a shift to renewables-based electricity.
thenextfive.ft.com/39-leading-t...
Financial Times - The Next Five - Leading the energy transition: where are we now?
thenextfive.ft.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"People are now seeing the actual benefits and opportunities that the transition brings," said Maria Mendiluce of @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social.
And polling with @e3g.bsky.social found that 97% of business execs support a shift to renewables-based electricity.
thenextfive.ft.com/39-leading-t...
And polling with @e3g.bsky.social found that 97% of business execs support a shift to renewables-based electricity.
thenextfive.ft.com/39-leading-t...
Hungary is sitting on billions in EU Just Transition funds meant to help coal regions transition to clean energy while the Mátra coal plant will keep polluting until 2029.
The result? EU funds left idle. Communities left hanging. And a “just transition” that’s anything but.
qubit.hu/2025/09/09/t...
The result? EU funds left idle. Communities left hanging. And a “just transition” that’s anything but.
qubit.hu/2025/09/09/t...
The Hungarian government is sitting on billions of forints of EU funds, while the Mátra Power Plant is happily spewing smoke
The European Union has allocated huge amounts to three Hungarian counties, but the government has not distributed the money earmarked for alleviating the negative effects caused by the expected closur...
qubit.hu
December 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hungary is sitting on billions in EU Just Transition funds meant to help coal regions transition to clean energy while the Mátra coal plant will keep polluting until 2029.
The result? EU funds left idle. Communities left hanging. And a “just transition” that’s anything but.
qubit.hu/2025/09/09/t...
The result? EU funds left idle. Communities left hanging. And a “just transition” that’s anything but.
qubit.hu/2025/09/09/t...
Europe’s coal phaseout is inevitable, but policymakers can’t step back now.
Investment in German coal regions 🇩🇪 shows just transition policies can slow depopulation and attract new jobs.
The EU must keep supporting national transitions beyond coal.
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/coal-ph...
Investment in German coal regions 🇩🇪 shows just transition policies can slow depopulation and attract new jobs.
The EU must keep supporting national transitions beyond coal.
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/coal-ph...
Coal phase-out policies could slow population decline in Germany's mining regions – analysis
www.cleanenergywire.org
December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Europe’s coal phaseout is inevitable, but policymakers can’t step back now.
Investment in German coal regions 🇩🇪 shows just transition policies can slow depopulation and attract new jobs.
The EU must keep supporting national transitions beyond coal.
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/coal-ph...
Investment in German coal regions 🇩🇪 shows just transition policies can slow depopulation and attract new jobs.
The EU must keep supporting national transitions beyond coal.
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/coal-ph...
Back in 2000 the share of wind and solar in Europe’s electricity was a combined 0.8%.
Today it's at 30%, and the economy has grown by 45%.
In fact, a renewables-based energy system will save 🇪🇺 €1.6 trillion, finds new @windeurope.bsky.social study.
Read more here 👉 windeurope.org/news/a-renew...
Today it's at 30%, and the economy has grown by 45%.
In fact, a renewables-based energy system will save 🇪🇺 €1.6 trillion, finds new @windeurope.bsky.social study.
Read more here 👉 windeurope.org/news/a-renew...
A renewables-based energy system will save Europe €1.6 trillion
Renewables are the cheapest form of power generation. But this doesn’t tell the full story. What about the costs of grids, storage and back-up ? WindEurope’s latest study done in cooperation with Hita...
windeurope.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Back in 2000 the share of wind and solar in Europe’s electricity was a combined 0.8%.
Today it's at 30%, and the economy has grown by 45%.
In fact, a renewables-based energy system will save 🇪🇺 €1.6 trillion, finds new @windeurope.bsky.social study.
Read more here 👉 windeurope.org/news/a-renew...
Today it's at 30%, and the economy has grown by 45%.
In fact, a renewables-based energy system will save 🇪🇺 €1.6 trillion, finds new @windeurope.bsky.social study.
Read more here 👉 windeurope.org/news/a-renew...
Europe’s emissions-trading system is making coal unprofitable and forcing coal plants to shut down, because "the economics simply don’t stack up,” says Alexandru Mustață in new @occrp.org.
But without regulation, some companies are trying to bend the rules.
www.occrp.org/en/investiga...
But without regulation, some companies are trying to bend the rules.
www.occrp.org/en/investiga...
Romania’s Coal-Powered Energy Giant May Have Underdeclared Emissions — and Saved Hundreds of Millions
State-owned Romanian energy firm Complexul Energetic Oltenia SA has declared much lower-than-average carbon dioxide emissions figures despite burning heavily-polluting low-grade coal, raising question...
www.occrp.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Europe’s emissions-trading system is making coal unprofitable and forcing coal plants to shut down, because "the economics simply don’t stack up,” says Alexandru Mustață in new @occrp.org.
But without regulation, some companies are trying to bend the rules.
www.occrp.org/en/investiga...
But without regulation, some companies are trying to bend the rules.
www.occrp.org/en/investiga...
Europe's reindustrialisation is "not just about decarbonisation, but about re-industrialising in an equitable and sustainable way,” says Carlota Ruiz-Bautista in Cinco Dias.
“We need a systemic vision that links mobility, energy & industry with climate justice.”
cincodias.elpais.com/companias/20...
“We need a systemic vision that links mobility, energy & industry with climate justice.”
cincodias.elpais.com/companias/20...
Fiscalidad para que Europa aborde la reindustrialización y una transición justa
El tratamiento tributario será clave para lograr una transformación productiva verde, equitativa y territorialmente equilibrada, sin dejar atrás a los sectores más vulnerables ni a las regiones menos ...
cincodias.elpais.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Europe's reindustrialisation is "not just about decarbonisation, but about re-industrialising in an equitable and sustainable way,” says Carlota Ruiz-Bautista in Cinco Dias.
“We need a systemic vision that links mobility, energy & industry with climate justice.”
cincodias.elpais.com/companias/20...
“We need a systemic vision that links mobility, energy & industry with climate justice.”
cincodias.elpais.com/companias/20...
40% of Europe's electricity distribution grid is already over 40 years old: older than floppy disks, MP3s & DVDs. To connect households and businesses to the benefits of renewables and clean flexibility, it needs a serious upgrade.
Our new report sets out how 👇
beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/11/18/f...
Our new report sets out how 👇
beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/11/18/f...
December 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
40% of Europe's electricity distribution grid is already over 40 years old: older than floppy disks, MP3s & DVDs. To connect households and businesses to the benefits of renewables and clean flexibility, it needs a serious upgrade.
Our new report sets out how 👇
beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/11/18/f...
Our new report sets out how 👇
beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/11/18/f...
As temperatures drop across Europe and big jackets come out, homes are turning up the heat. It doesn’t have to mean higher bills or more fossil fuels, energy efficiency and renewables can keep us warm, cheaply and cleanly.
Check out the communities carrying forward the transition, even in winter.
Check out the communities carrying forward the transition, even in winter.
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
As temperatures drop across Europe and big jackets come out, homes are turning up the heat. It doesn’t have to mean higher bills or more fossil fuels, energy efficiency and renewables can keep us warm, cheaply and cleanly.
Check out the communities carrying forward the transition, even in winter.
Check out the communities carrying forward the transition, even in winter.
The UK Budget promised lower energy bills, but also scrapped an energy poverty scheme while the UK's gas-security risk grows.
The answer isn’t more imported LNG.
It’s homegrown wind, solar, storage, and a modern grid.
Renewables can protect 🇬🇧 households.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-m...
The answer isn’t more imported LNG.
It’s homegrown wind, solar, storage, and a modern grid.
Renewables can protect 🇬🇧 households.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-m...
UK ministers warned of ‘emerging risk’ to gas supply
Britain will hit a gas crisis if a long cold spell coincides with a loss of key infrastructure, advisers say.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The UK Budget promised lower energy bills, but also scrapped an energy poverty scheme while the UK's gas-security risk grows.
The answer isn’t more imported LNG.
It’s homegrown wind, solar, storage, and a modern grid.
Renewables can protect 🇬🇧 households.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-m...
The answer isn’t more imported LNG.
It’s homegrown wind, solar, storage, and a modern grid.
Renewables can protect 🇬🇧 households.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-m...
Spain reached a historic milestone this summer: between 3 July - 16 September, the its power system operated entirely without coal.
With coal accounting for < 1% of 🇪🇸's electricity generation this year, it’s on the brink of completing a full coal phase-out.
beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/11/25/h...
With coal accounting for < 1% of 🇪🇸's electricity generation this year, it’s on the brink of completing a full coal phase-out.
beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/11/25/h...
November 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Spain reached a historic milestone this summer: between 3 July - 16 September, the its power system operated entirely without coal.
With coal accounting for < 1% of 🇪🇸's electricity generation this year, it’s on the brink of completing a full coal phase-out.
beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/11/25/h...
With coal accounting for < 1% of 🇪🇸's electricity generation this year, it’s on the brink of completing a full coal phase-out.
beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/11/25/h...
#COP30 failed to take a clear stance against fossil fuels, even as floods, droughts & heatwaves across the world intensify.
But momentum won't wait for a few oil-rich laggards. From Colombia to the Netherlands, countries are pushing ahead with real phaseout plans.
www.ft.com/content/0efb...
But momentum won't wait for a few oil-rich laggards. From Colombia to the Netherlands, countries are pushing ahead with real phaseout plans.
www.ft.com/content/0efb...
November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
#COP30 failed to take a clear stance against fossil fuels, even as floods, droughts & heatwaves across the world intensify.
But momentum won't wait for a few oil-rich laggards. From Colombia to the Netherlands, countries are pushing ahead with real phaseout plans.
www.ft.com/content/0efb...
But momentum won't wait for a few oil-rich laggards. From Colombia to the Netherlands, countries are pushing ahead with real phaseout plans.
www.ft.com/content/0efb...
Türkiye’s role as host of #COP31 in 2026 is a major opportunity to test the country's climate ambition.
The Turkish Climate Network is calling on it to:
☝️Set an ambitious climate target and cut emissions now
☝️End new coal and advance a just transition away from coal
iklimagi.org/turkiye-icin...
The Turkish Climate Network is calling on it to:
☝️Set an ambitious climate target and cut emissions now
☝️End new coal and advance a just transition away from coal
iklimagi.org/turkiye-icin...
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Türkiye’s role as host of #COP31 in 2026 is a major opportunity to test the country's climate ambition.
The Turkish Climate Network is calling on it to:
☝️Set an ambitious climate target and cut emissions now
☝️End new coal and advance a just transition away from coal
iklimagi.org/turkiye-icin...
The Turkish Climate Network is calling on it to:
☝️Set an ambitious climate target and cut emissions now
☝️End new coal and advance a just transition away from coal
iklimagi.org/turkiye-icin...
“Big Tech is actively promoting the integration of generative AI across all sectors of life—public & private, personal & professional—with little regard for whether we can sustain the infrastructure behind this,” says @jillmcardle.bsky.social in new @reset.org.
🗞️ en.reset.org/the-new-oil-...
🗞️ en.reset.org/the-new-oil-...
“The New Oil”: How Data Centres Threaten Climate Protection—And What We Can Do About It
Data centres threaten the energy transition, drain water resources and harm human health. Can we slow their growth before it's too late?
en.reset.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
“Big Tech is actively promoting the integration of generative AI across all sectors of life—public & private, personal & professional—with little regard for whether we can sustain the infrastructure behind this,” says @jillmcardle.bsky.social in new @reset.org.
🗞️ en.reset.org/the-new-oil-...
🗞️ en.reset.org/the-new-oil-...
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We're witnessing a wealth transfer from households to energy companies in Europe through a little known subsidy - capacity markets. It's up to the Commission and national governments to get a grip on these mechanisms that cost EUR11bn in 2024 alone.
www.acer.europa.eu/sites/defaul...
www.acer.europa.eu/sites/defaul...
November 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We're witnessing a wealth transfer from households to energy companies in Europe through a little known subsidy - capacity markets. It's up to the Commission and national governments to get a grip on these mechanisms that cost EUR11bn in 2024 alone.
www.acer.europa.eu/sites/defaul...
www.acer.europa.eu/sites/defaul...
LEAG extended lignite plants in eastern Germany while profiting off coal. Now, the EU has approved €1.75bn to shut them down. How many times can fossil fuel companies profit from delaying the energy transition before doing what they should have done years ago?
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/eu-clea...
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/eu-clea...
EU clears €1.75 billion in compensation for early coal plant closures in eastern Germany
www.cleanenergywire.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
LEAG extended lignite plants in eastern Germany while profiting off coal. Now, the EU has approved €1.75bn to shut them down. How many times can fossil fuel companies profit from delaying the energy transition before doing what they should have done years ago?
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/eu-clea...
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/eu-clea...
“Europe is becoming the wild west of capacity markets,” says Tara Connolly in new @euractiv.com.
“Consumers will end up footing the bill for these fossil fuel subsidies while Europe’s energy giants stand to make millions.”
www.euractiv.com/news/analysi...
“Consumers will end up footing the bill for these fossil fuel subsidies while Europe’s energy giants stand to make millions.”
www.euractiv.com/news/analysi...
ANALYSIS: The race to avert a homemade European energy crisis | Euractiv
Capacity markets: old idea, new threat
www.euractiv.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
“Europe is becoming the wild west of capacity markets,” says Tara Connolly in new @euractiv.com.
“Consumers will end up footing the bill for these fossil fuel subsidies while Europe’s energy giants stand to make millions.”
www.euractiv.com/news/analysi...
“Consumers will end up footing the bill for these fossil fuel subsidies while Europe’s energy giants stand to make millions.”
www.euractiv.com/news/analysi...