Alex Carr
@alexx-carr.bsky.social
Brit back home, formally in Bohemia || energy transition, hydrogen, satire, craft beer, cats
Deputy Director, Hydrogen @ CATF
CATF: https://www.catf.us/experts/alex-carr/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexxscarr/
Deputy Director, Hydrogen @ CATF
CATF: https://www.catf.us/experts/alex-carr/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexxscarr/
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Strategic Deployment of Hydrogen for a Net-Zero UK
Hydrogen is touted as a major pathway to decarbonising some of the UK’s hardest-to-abate sectors, such as heavy industry and heavy-duty transportation, supporting its net zero commitments while keepin...
www.catf.us
📣UPCOMING EVENT in London: Strategic Deployment of Hydrogen for a Net-Zero UK
@cleanaircatf.bsky.social & @e3g.bsky.social will co-host a panel discussing how to move from proof of concept to meaningful UK hydrogen deployment.
Monday 1st December, 1-3pm.
Register at: www.catf.us/events/strat...
@cleanaircatf.bsky.social & @e3g.bsky.social will co-host a panel discussing how to move from proof of concept to meaningful UK hydrogen deployment.
Monday 1st December, 1-3pm.
Register at: www.catf.us/events/strat...
Reposted by Alex Carr
COP31 will be hosted by Türkiye but run by Australia. Australian minister Chris Bowen said the country will hold the COP presidency with powers to manage talks, prepare drafts and issue a cover decision
COP31 will be hosted by Türkiye but run by Australia
COP31 will be hosted in the city of Antalya, Turkiye, but Australia will hold the presidency of the next UN climate summit
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
COP31 will be hosted by Türkiye but run by Australia. Australian minister Chris Bowen said the country will hold the COP presidency with powers to manage talks, prepare drafts and issue a cover decision
📣UPCOMING EVENT in London: Strategic Deployment of Hydrogen for a Net-Zero UK
@cleanaircatf.bsky.social & @e3g.bsky.social will co-host a panel discussing how to move from proof of concept to meaningful UK hydrogen deployment.
Monday 1st December, 1-3pm.
Register at: www.catf.us/events/strat...
@cleanaircatf.bsky.social & @e3g.bsky.social will co-host a panel discussing how to move from proof of concept to meaningful UK hydrogen deployment.
Monday 1st December, 1-3pm.
Register at: www.catf.us/events/strat...
Strategic Deployment of Hydrogen for a Net-Zero UK
Hydrogen is touted as a major pathway to decarbonising some of the UK’s hardest-to-abate sectors, such as heavy industry and heavy-duty transportation, supporting its net zero commitments while keepin...
www.catf.us
November 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📣UPCOMING EVENT in London: Strategic Deployment of Hydrogen for a Net-Zero UK
@cleanaircatf.bsky.social & @e3g.bsky.social will co-host a panel discussing how to move from proof of concept to meaningful UK hydrogen deployment.
Monday 1st December, 1-3pm.
Register at: www.catf.us/events/strat...
@cleanaircatf.bsky.social & @e3g.bsky.social will co-host a panel discussing how to move from proof of concept to meaningful UK hydrogen deployment.
Monday 1st December, 1-3pm.
Register at: www.catf.us/events/strat...
Reposted by Alex Carr
💥The EU’s Low-Carbon Fuels DA is out & it shows promise for EU low-carbon hydrogen production. But for it to work, the EU must clarify & streamline methane reporting obligations & ensure all reported emissions utilises real-world data over current defaults.
👇Read more in our recent blog, out now!
👇Read more in our recent blog, out now!
The EU is the world’s third-largest hydrogen consumer, so getting clean hydrogen right is crucial for decarbonising industry.
CATF experts dive into the European Commission's @ec.europa.eu new low-carbon fuels delegated act which shows promise but lacks clarity.
www.catf.us/2025/07/eus-...
CATF experts dive into the European Commission's @ec.europa.eu new low-carbon fuels delegated act which shows promise but lacks clarity.
www.catf.us/2025/07/eus-...
The EU’s low-carbon hydrogen rules show promise, but lack clarity
As the world’s third-largest hydrogen consumer, getting clean hydrogen right is crucial for decarbonising the EU’s hard-to-abate industries.
www.catf.us
July 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
💥The EU’s Low-Carbon Fuels DA is out & it shows promise for EU low-carbon hydrogen production. But for it to work, the EU must clarify & streamline methane reporting obligations & ensure all reported emissions utilises real-world data over current defaults.
👇Read more in our recent blog, out now!
👇Read more in our recent blog, out now!
Reposted by Alex Carr
Last week, the @ec.europa.eu adopted a new state aid framework to support clean industry – an important step to accelerate decarbonisation and strengthen EU industrial competitiveness. #CISAF
competition-policy.ec.europa.eu/about/contri...
competition-policy.ec.europa.eu/about/contri...
Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF)
On 25 June 2025 the European Commission adopted a new State aid framework accompanying the Clean Industrial Deal (CISAF). This helps Member States to easily support the development of clean energy, in...
competition-policy.ec.europa.eu
June 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Last week, the @ec.europa.eu adopted a new state aid framework to support clean industry – an important step to accelerate decarbonisation and strengthen EU industrial competitiveness. #CISAF
competition-policy.ec.europa.eu/about/contri...
competition-policy.ec.europa.eu/about/contri...
🗣️Calling all Europe-based freelance comms folks working on #climate and #energy!
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is seeking a #Communications and Public Affairs Consultant to join our team asap. Europe comms experience essential. Full details in the link below! 👇
www.catf.us/career/consu...
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is seeking a #Communications and Public Affairs Consultant to join our team asap. Europe comms experience essential. Full details in the link below! 👇
www.catf.us/career/consu...
Consultant (Europe), Communications and Public Affairs
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) seeks proposals from experienced and qualified communications and public affairs professional with expertise and connections in the Europe.
www.catf.us
February 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🗣️Calling all Europe-based freelance comms folks working on #climate and #energy!
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is seeking a #Communications and Public Affairs Consultant to join our team asap. Europe comms experience essential. Full details in the link below! 👇
www.catf.us/career/consu...
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is seeking a #Communications and Public Affairs Consultant to join our team asap. Europe comms experience essential. Full details in the link below! 👇
www.catf.us/career/consu...
Reposted by Alex Carr
📢JOB ALERT
Clean Air Task Force is looking for a Consultant to work with me on #Europe #hydrogen developments.
The ideal candidate has an environmental sciences / policy background + strong programme management skills. Hydrogen experience not essential. Full details below👇
shorturl.at/E4rDU
Clean Air Task Force is looking for a Consultant to work with me on #Europe #hydrogen developments.
The ideal candidate has an environmental sciences / policy background + strong programme management skills. Hydrogen experience not essential. Full details below👇
shorturl.at/E4rDU
Consultant (Europe), Hydrogen Program
Position Title: Consultant (Europe), Hydrogen Program Reports To: Europe Policy Manager, Hydrogen Program Type: Consultancy contract (self-employed), 20 – 40 hours / week. Timeframe: Six months Loc...
www.catf.us
January 31, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📢JOB ALERT
Clean Air Task Force is looking for a Consultant to work with me on #Europe #hydrogen developments.
The ideal candidate has an environmental sciences / policy background + strong programme management skills. Hydrogen experience not essential. Full details below👇
shorturl.at/E4rDU
Clean Air Task Force is looking for a Consultant to work with me on #Europe #hydrogen developments.
The ideal candidate has an environmental sciences / policy background + strong programme management skills. Hydrogen experience not essential. Full details below👇
shorturl.at/E4rDU
Reposted by Alex Carr
The letter calls for commissioners to:
🌿 Focus on sustainability
🤝 Focus on cohesion
⚖️ Focus on a just transition
🏭 Build CO₂ infrastructure
📈 Create demand for low-carbon products
💶 Address the funding gap
🌍 Build international partnerships
🌿 Focus on sustainability
🤝 Focus on cohesion
⚖️ Focus on a just transition
🏭 Build CO₂ infrastructure
📈 Create demand for low-carbon products
💶 Address the funding gap
🌍 Build international partnerships
February 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The letter calls for commissioners to:
🌿 Focus on sustainability
🤝 Focus on cohesion
⚖️ Focus on a just transition
🏭 Build CO₂ infrastructure
📈 Create demand for low-carbon products
💶 Address the funding gap
🌍 Build international partnerships
🌿 Focus on sustainability
🤝 Focus on cohesion
⚖️ Focus on a just transition
🏭 Build CO₂ infrastructure
📈 Create demand for low-carbon products
💶 Address the funding gap
🌍 Build international partnerships
Reposted by Alex Carr
CATF, alongside @bellonaeu.bsky.social and 37 signatories, calls for an ambitious Clean Industrial Deal to drive industrial decarbonisation in Europe. #CCS deployment has a key role, and will be essential for achieving EU climate goals
Read the letter here👇
www.catf.us/resource/cat...
Read the letter here👇
www.catf.us/resource/cat...
February 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
CATF, alongside @bellonaeu.bsky.social and 37 signatories, calls for an ambitious Clean Industrial Deal to drive industrial decarbonisation in Europe. #CCS deployment has a key role, and will be essential for achieving EU climate goals
Read the letter here👇
www.catf.us/resource/cat...
Read the letter here👇
www.catf.us/resource/cat...
📢JOB ALERT
Clean Air Task Force is looking for a Consultant to work with me on #Europe #hydrogen developments.
The ideal candidate has an environmental sciences / policy background + strong programme management skills. Hydrogen experience not essential. Full details below👇
shorturl.at/E4rDU
Clean Air Task Force is looking for a Consultant to work with me on #Europe #hydrogen developments.
The ideal candidate has an environmental sciences / policy background + strong programme management skills. Hydrogen experience not essential. Full details below👇
shorturl.at/E4rDU
Consultant (Europe), Hydrogen Program
Position Title: Consultant (Europe), Hydrogen Program Reports To: Europe Policy Manager, Hydrogen Program Type: Consultancy contract (self-employed), 20 – 40 hours / week. Timeframe: Six months Loc...
www.catf.us
January 31, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📢JOB ALERT
Clean Air Task Force is looking for a Consultant to work with me on #Europe #hydrogen developments.
The ideal candidate has an environmental sciences / policy background + strong programme management skills. Hydrogen experience not essential. Full details below👇
shorturl.at/E4rDU
Clean Air Task Force is looking for a Consultant to work with me on #Europe #hydrogen developments.
The ideal candidate has an environmental sciences / policy background + strong programme management skills. Hydrogen experience not essential. Full details below👇
shorturl.at/E4rDU
Reposted by Alex Carr
Clean Air Task Force was named one of the most effective organizations fighting #climatechange by @vox.com for the fifth year in a row!
Learn how individual donations to CATF can make an exceptionally positive impact to help address climate change.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
Learn how individual donations to CATF can make an exceptionally positive impact to help address climate change.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
Want to fight climate change effectively? Here’s where to donate your money.
These are 11 of the most high-impact, cost-effective, evidence-based organizations. You may not have heard of them.
www.vox.com
December 27, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Clean Air Task Force was named one of the most effective organizations fighting #climatechange by @vox.com for the fifth year in a row!
Learn how individual donations to CATF can make an exceptionally positive impact to help address climate change.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
Learn how individual donations to CATF can make an exceptionally positive impact to help address climate change.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
Reposted by Alex Carr
Did you see our recently launched brief? 📃👀 Clean Air Task Force is calling for for a reality check on the EU’s #Hydrogen Strategy, echoing the recent findings and analysis of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and others.
www.catf.us/resource/eur...
www.catf.us/resource/eur...
Europe Needs Clean Hydrogen – and a Reality Check on the Policies to Deliver It
The new legislative term provides a critical moment to update the EU Hydrogen Strategy and spearhead a clean hydrogen roadmap toward 2050.
www.catf.us
December 12, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Did you see our recently launched brief? 📃👀 Clean Air Task Force is calling for for a reality check on the EU’s #Hydrogen Strategy, echoing the recent findings and analysis of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and others.
www.catf.us/resource/eur...
www.catf.us/resource/eur...
Did you see our recently launched brief? 📃👀 Clean Air Task Force is calling for for a reality check on the EU’s #Hydrogen Strategy, echoing the recent findings and analysis of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and others.
www.catf.us/resource/eur...
www.catf.us/resource/eur...
Europe Needs Clean Hydrogen – and a Reality Check on the Policies to Deliver It
The new legislative term provides a critical moment to update the EU Hydrogen Strategy and spearhead a clean hydrogen roadmap toward 2050.
www.catf.us
December 12, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Did you see our recently launched brief? 📃👀 Clean Air Task Force is calling for for a reality check on the EU’s #Hydrogen Strategy, echoing the recent findings and analysis of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and others.
www.catf.us/resource/eur...
www.catf.us/resource/eur...
I've been slow at checking BlueSky and there's suddenly a lot more of you - hello! 👋
Excited to see this growing community of climate and energy experts. I recommend giving my fellow Clean Air Task Force-ers a follow for their excellent insights: go.bsky.app/4qsVUoR
@cleanaircatf.bsky.social
Excited to see this growing community of climate and energy experts. I recommend giving my fellow Clean Air Task Force-ers a follow for their excellent insights: go.bsky.app/4qsVUoR
@cleanaircatf.bsky.social
December 6, 2024 at 8:51 AM
I've been slow at checking BlueSky and there's suddenly a lot more of you - hello! 👋
Excited to see this growing community of climate and energy experts. I recommend giving my fellow Clean Air Task Force-ers a follow for their excellent insights: go.bsky.app/4qsVUoR
@cleanaircatf.bsky.social
Excited to see this growing community of climate and energy experts. I recommend giving my fellow Clean Air Task Force-ers a follow for their excellent insights: go.bsky.app/4qsVUoR
@cleanaircatf.bsky.social
Reposted by Alex Carr
UK government confirms it will end licensing of new coal mines. Coal power generation ended in September. The coal-to-clean transition is indeed possible. #energysky
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
New coal mining licences will be banned
Legislation will be introduced to restrict licences for new coal mines as UK embraces clean energy future.
www.gov.uk
November 14, 2024 at 8:16 PM
UK government confirms it will end licensing of new coal mines. Coal power generation ended in September. The coal-to-clean transition is indeed possible. #energysky
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
🌎A pleasure to attend #GLOBSEC2024 here in Prague, with interesting discussions on Europe's energy & economic security and competitiveness.
📖 Our summary on how certain technologies like #hydrogen & #nuclear can contribute to energy and economic security in CEE region: www.catf.us/2024/09/cent...
📖 Our summary on how certain technologies like #hydrogen & #nuclear can contribute to energy and economic security in CEE region: www.catf.us/2024/09/cent...
Central and Eastern Europe advance an options-based strategy: Key climate and energy takeaways from GLOBSEC 2024
The GLOBSEC Forum offered an opportunity to reflect on key challenges and opportunities ranging from cybersecurity and the energy transition.
www.catf.us
September 4, 2024 at 4:21 PM
🌎A pleasure to attend #GLOBSEC2024 here in Prague, with interesting discussions on Europe's energy & economic security and competitiveness.
📖 Our summary on how certain technologies like #hydrogen & #nuclear can contribute to energy and economic security in CEE region: www.catf.us/2024/09/cent...
📖 Our summary on how certain technologies like #hydrogen & #nuclear can contribute to energy and economic security in CEE region: www.catf.us/2024/09/cent...
This week I'm attending the #EEC2024 in Katowice, Poland to to speak on the 'Hydrogen and the H2 Eonomy' panel on Wednesday (8 May, Green Planet 3). With fellow panellists, we'll discuss everything clean hydrogen, Europe's developments and Poland's plans. See: www.eecpoland.eu/2024/en/pane...
May 6, 2024 at 12:52 PM
This week I'm attending the #EEC2024 in Katowice, Poland to to speak on the 'Hydrogen and the H2 Eonomy' panel on Wednesday (8 May, Green Planet 3). With fellow panellists, we'll discuss everything clean hydrogen, Europe's developments and Poland's plans. See: www.eecpoland.eu/2024/en/pane...
A pleasure to moderate the #Hydrogen Valleys Summit at
H2Poland in Poznan last week 🫧🌄🌍
A timely opportunity to get up to speed H2 Valleys in Europe today - covering Poland, Italy, Bulgaria, Portugal and Ireland.
Look forward to more discussions on getting H2 Valleys right very soon!
H2Poland in Poznan last week 🫧🌄🌍
A timely opportunity to get up to speed H2 Valleys in Europe today - covering Poland, Italy, Bulgaria, Portugal and Ireland.
Look forward to more discussions on getting H2 Valleys right very soon!
April 29, 2024 at 3:59 PM
A pleasure to moderate the #Hydrogen Valleys Summit at
H2Poland in Poznan last week 🫧🌄🌍
A timely opportunity to get up to speed H2 Valleys in Europe today - covering Poland, Italy, Bulgaria, Portugal and Ireland.
Look forward to more discussions on getting H2 Valleys right very soon!
H2Poland in Poznan last week 🫧🌄🌍
A timely opportunity to get up to speed H2 Valleys in Europe today - covering Poland, Italy, Bulgaria, Portugal and Ireland.
Look forward to more discussions on getting H2 Valleys right very soon!
Reposted by Alex Carr
Hydrogen plus nat gas doesn't work.
"this would mean that the climate benefit of blending 20% hydrogen into the gas — estimated at a 7% reduction in emissions due to the lower volumetric energy density of H2 compared to fossil gas — would be effectively wiped out by the leakages."
"this would mean that the climate benefit of blending 20% hydrogen into the gas — estimated at a 7% reduction in emissions due to the lower volumetric energy density of H2 compared to fossil gas — would be effectively wiped out by the leakages."
'No place in our homes' | Hydrogen blends leak twice as much in household cookers compared to gas: report
Lab tests confirm that leakage rate is likely to wipe out any climate benefits of using H2 in the first place
www.hydrogeninsight.com
April 19, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Hydrogen plus nat gas doesn't work.
"this would mean that the climate benefit of blending 20% hydrogen into the gas — estimated at a 7% reduction in emissions due to the lower volumetric energy density of H2 compared to fossil gas — would be effectively wiped out by the leakages."
"this would mean that the climate benefit of blending 20% hydrogen into the gas — estimated at a 7% reduction in emissions due to the lower volumetric energy density of H2 compared to fossil gas — would be effectively wiped out by the leakages."
Hey Bluesky! 👋 Coming at you on my first post sharing our latest CATF brief: 5 recommendations for strengthening clean hydrogen potential in Poland 🌍🫧
If the right policies are put in place, Poland can play a leading role in implementing Europe’s clean #hydrogen economy
www.catf.us/resource/cle...
If the right policies are put in place, Poland can play a leading role in implementing Europe’s clean #hydrogen economy
www.catf.us/resource/cle...
Clean Hydrogen for Poland’s Decarbonisation
Poland faces significant challenges in transitioning to a decarbonised energy system, given its historical reliance on coal and the need to diversify away from fossil fuels. This policy brief provides...
www.catf.us
April 19, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Hey Bluesky! 👋 Coming at you on my first post sharing our latest CATF brief: 5 recommendations for strengthening clean hydrogen potential in Poland 🌍🫧
If the right policies are put in place, Poland can play a leading role in implementing Europe’s clean #hydrogen economy
www.catf.us/resource/cle...
If the right policies are put in place, Poland can play a leading role in implementing Europe’s clean #hydrogen economy
www.catf.us/resource/cle...