Alistair McGirr
@alistairmcgirr.bsky.social
Spend my time thinking about how to remove carbon from things for SSE. Posts my own.
Very positive smoke signals on EU-UK carbon market linking ahead of the upcoming EU-UK Summit in the Spring.
www.ft.com/content/f03d...
www.ft.com/content/f03d...
Keir Starmer looks to link UK and EU emission trading schemes
PM is becoming more ambitious for post-Brexit ‘reset’ talks ahead of key Brussels summit
www.ft.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Very positive smoke signals on EU-UK carbon market linking ahead of the upcoming EU-UK Summit in the Spring.
www.ft.com/content/f03d...
www.ft.com/content/f03d...
Good write up on the impact of AI on the GB energy system.
Need for a better informed discussion on how the energy policy and regulatory framework can help unlock potential opportunities.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Need for a better informed discussion on how the energy policy and regulatory framework can help unlock potential opportunities.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Could Keir Starmer’s AI dream derail his own green energy promise?
As PM pins hopes on AI, what effect will building energy-hungry datacentres have on Labour’s clean power pledge?
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Good write up on the impact of AI on the GB energy system.
Need for a better informed discussion on how the energy policy and regulatory framework can help unlock potential opportunities.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Need for a better informed discussion on how the energy policy and regulatory framework can help unlock potential opportunities.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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+++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%
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/9
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%
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/9
January 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
+++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%
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/9
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%
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/9
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Timely report ahead of Govt's Clean Power 2030 response (expected tomorrow) highlighting just how significant the Welsh, Scottish & N Irish Govts are for delivering renewables (look at wind 👇)
Cross-Govt collaboration has definitely been increasing, and we need it to continue
Cross-Govt collaboration has definitely been increasing, and we need it to continue
December 12, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Timely report ahead of Govt's Clean Power 2030 response (expected tomorrow) highlighting just how significant the Welsh, Scottish & N Irish Govts are for delivering renewables (look at wind 👇)
Cross-Govt collaboration has definitely been increasing, and we need it to continue
Cross-Govt collaboration has definitely been increasing, and we need it to continue
Know your SSEP from your CSNP?
Really useful overview of the upcoming strategic energy infrastructure planning processes from the GB National Energy System Operator (NESO).
www.neso.energy/document/350...
Really useful overview of the upcoming strategic energy infrastructure planning processes from the GB National Energy System Operator (NESO).
www.neso.energy/document/350...
December 19, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Know your SSEP from your CSNP?
Really useful overview of the upcoming strategic energy infrastructure planning processes from the GB National Energy System Operator (NESO).
www.neso.energy/document/350...
Really useful overview of the upcoming strategic energy infrastructure planning processes from the GB National Energy System Operator (NESO).
www.neso.energy/document/350...
Really useful resource on what makes up an electricty bill in Great Britain from @ben-jamez.bsky.social
www.electricitybills.uk
www.electricitybills.uk
December 19, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Really useful resource on what makes up an electricty bill in Great Britain from @ben-jamez.bsky.social
www.electricitybills.uk
www.electricitybills.uk
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The UK's Clean Power Mission aims for 95% clean generation by 2030! Gas will only be used sparingly for things like flexibility and balancing.
This requires a huge effort over the next five years...
but it's in line with our last decade of progress.
Chart from www.electricinsights.co.uk
This requires a huge effort over the next five years...
but it's in line with our last decade of progress.
Chart from www.electricinsights.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 3:21 PM
The UK's Clean Power Mission aims for 95% clean generation by 2030! Gas will only be used sparingly for things like flexibility and balancing.
This requires a huge effort over the next five years...
but it's in line with our last decade of progress.
Chart from www.electricinsights.co.uk
This requires a huge effort over the next five years...
but it's in line with our last decade of progress.
Chart from www.electricinsights.co.uk
Good article on status of EU-UK relations following the EU and UK elections 🇪🇺🇬🇧
Some thoughts from a carbon pricing perspective:
✔️ - Linking Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) gets a mention in the article/EU doc
❌ - Article suggests dynamic alignment and financial contributions required
Some thoughts from a carbon pricing perspective:
✔️ - Linking Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) gets a mention in the article/EU doc
❌ - Article suggests dynamic alignment and financial contributions required
NEW: “A significant reduction of trade frictions with…the UK, would be in the interest of the EU. This, however, would require a different model for co-operation.”
EU sets out limits of “reset” given Labour red lines on Europe — from internal docs I’ve seen. More here 👇
on.ft.com/4g1FUjD
EU sets out limits of “reset” given Labour red lines on Europe — from internal docs I’ve seen. More here 👇
on.ft.com/4g1FUjD
EU will demand early fish deal in UK reset talks
Requirement among red lines drawn up by Brussels ahead of 2025 negotiations
on.ft.com
December 8, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Good article on status of EU-UK relations following the EU and UK elections 🇪🇺🇬🇧
Some thoughts from a carbon pricing perspective:
✔️ - Linking Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) gets a mention in the article/EU doc
❌ - Article suggests dynamic alignment and financial contributions required
Some thoughts from a carbon pricing perspective:
✔️ - Linking Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) gets a mention in the article/EU doc
❌ - Article suggests dynamic alignment and financial contributions required
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⚠️⚠️ UK red, amber and yellow weather warnings issued ⚠️⚠️
Stay well clear of any downed power lines and call 105 to report for free.
Dial 999 if there’s an immediate threat to life ⚠️
More advice: www.powercut105.com/en/be-winter...
#StormDarragh @metoffice.bsky.social @michaelshanksmp.co.uk
Stay well clear of any downed power lines and call 105 to report for free.
Dial 999 if there’s an immediate threat to life ⚠️
More advice: www.powercut105.com/en/be-winter...
#StormDarragh @metoffice.bsky.social @michaelshanksmp.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 10:18 PM
⚠️⚠️ UK red, amber and yellow weather warnings issued ⚠️⚠️
Stay well clear of any downed power lines and call 105 to report for free.
Dial 999 if there’s an immediate threat to life ⚠️
More advice: www.powercut105.com/en/be-winter...
#StormDarragh @metoffice.bsky.social @michaelshanksmp.co.uk
Stay well clear of any downed power lines and call 105 to report for free.
Dial 999 if there’s an immediate threat to life ⚠️
More advice: www.powercut105.com/en/be-winter...
#StormDarragh @metoffice.bsky.social @michaelshanksmp.co.uk
Lots of debate about what ‘clean power’ means, but how does the ambition of the UK’s Clean Power Mission compare against its peers?
Well, if delivered it would lead the G7 🇬🇧⚡️
Have a read of the analysis here👇🏻
www.sse.com/news-and-vie...
Well, if delivered it would lead the G7 🇬🇧⚡️
Have a read of the analysis here👇🏻
www.sse.com/news-and-vie...
December 6, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Lots of debate about what ‘clean power’ means, but how does the ambition of the UK’s Clean Power Mission compare against its peers?
Well, if delivered it would lead the G7 🇬🇧⚡️
Have a read of the analysis here👇🏻
www.sse.com/news-and-vie...
Well, if delivered it would lead the G7 🇬🇧⚡️
Have a read of the analysis here👇🏻
www.sse.com/news-and-vie...
Strategic plans for the GB electricity transmission network:
2020 - www.geni.org/globalenergy...
2025 - [Missing…]
2030 - www.neso.energy/publications...
2035 - www.neso.energy/publications....
2020 - www.geni.org/globalenergy...
2025 - [Missing…]
2030 - www.neso.energy/publications...
2035 - www.neso.energy/publications....
December 2, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Strategic plans for the GB electricity transmission network:
2020 - www.geni.org/globalenergy...
2025 - [Missing…]
2030 - www.neso.energy/publications...
2035 - www.neso.energy/publications....
2020 - www.geni.org/globalenergy...
2025 - [Missing…]
2030 - www.neso.energy/publications...
2035 - www.neso.energy/publications....
An example of many that will become more apparent ahead of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) starting to bite in 2026.
Folks often think of Brexit impacts as abstract. But they’re concrete (or steel) as this story from this weeks @financialtimes.com State of Britain newsletter illustrates
“It’s time for the UK to make some radical choices”
on.ft.com/4i3eDPd
“It’s time for the UK to make some radical choices”
on.ft.com/4i3eDPd
November 22, 2024 at 7:49 AM
An example of many that will become more apparent ahead of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) starting to bite in 2026.
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Who says things never change? On the left shows major UK electricity generation assets in 2000, on the right the situation in 2023. Just look at all the #solar and offshore #windpower. Source: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/660445...
November 18, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Who says things never change? On the left shows major UK electricity generation assets in 2000, on the right the situation in 2023. Just look at all the #solar and offshore #windpower. Source: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/660445...