Juliet Phillips
@julietphillips.bsky.social
Campaigner @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social often thinking about a fairer, fossil free energy system ⚡️ Also interested in housing justice, energy poverty & climate politics. Barcelona via London. She/ her.
Good to see journalists critically pursue the approach of German Economics Minister, who is twisting facts to slow down the clean energy transition.
"Reiche's focus on gas plants seems out of date. New gas plants would have to be massively subsidized."
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/s...
"Reiche's focus on gas plants seems out of date. New gas plants would have to be massively subsidized."
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/s...
September 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Good to see journalists critically pursue the approach of German Economics Minister, who is twisting facts to slow down the clean energy transition.
"Reiche's focus on gas plants seems out of date. New gas plants would have to be massively subsidized."
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/s...
"Reiche's focus on gas plants seems out of date. New gas plants would have to be massively subsidized."
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/s...
Compare the approach of the Spanish prime minister following Palestine protests a la Vuelta a España, to the UK crackdown..
"We have immense respect & profound admiration for a Spanish civil society that mobilizes against injustice & peacefully defends ideas"
elpais.com/espana/2025-...
"We have immense respect & profound admiration for a Spanish civil society that mobilizes against injustice & peacefully defends ideas"
elpais.com/espana/2025-...
September 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Compare the approach of the Spanish prime minister following Palestine protests a la Vuelta a España, to the UK crackdown..
"We have immense respect & profound admiration for a Spanish civil society that mobilizes against injustice & peacefully defends ideas"
elpais.com/espana/2025-...
"We have immense respect & profound admiration for a Spanish civil society that mobilizes against injustice & peacefully defends ideas"
elpais.com/espana/2025-...
@beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social research with @ember-energy.org & @e3g.bsky.social found the UK has the longest queue of renewables projects waiting to connect in Europe.
Unlocking this gridlock will be key for achieving the 2030 clean power mission.
beyondfossilfuels.org/wp-content/u...
Unlocking this gridlock will be key for achieving the 2030 clean power mission.
beyondfossilfuels.org/wp-content/u...
August 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
@beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social research with @ember-energy.org & @e3g.bsky.social found the UK has the longest queue of renewables projects waiting to connect in Europe.
Unlocking this gridlock will be key for achieving the 2030 clean power mission.
beyondfossilfuels.org/wp-content/u...
Unlocking this gridlock will be key for achieving the 2030 clean power mission.
beyondfossilfuels.org/wp-content/u...
Great news from the UK - with more than 16GW of new renewable capacity (323 projects) given permission to start building during the second quarter of this year.
The figure for capacity represents a 195% rise on the same quarter last year ⬆️ www.ft.com/content/926a...
The figure for capacity represents a 195% rise on the same quarter last year ⬆️ www.ft.com/content/926a...
August 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Great news from the UK - with more than 16GW of new renewable capacity (323 projects) given permission to start building during the second quarter of this year.
The figure for capacity represents a 195% rise on the same quarter last year ⬆️ www.ft.com/content/926a...
The figure for capacity represents a 195% rise on the same quarter last year ⬆️ www.ft.com/content/926a...
New @ieefainstitute.bsky.social analysis warns Greece may be pursuing a dash for gas power to boost its energy export capacity 🤑
As @thegreentank.bsky.social has warned, consumers will face higher bills if a capacity mechanism is introduced to underpin this expansion.
ieefa.org/resources/gr...
As @thegreentank.bsky.social has warned, consumers will face higher bills if a capacity mechanism is introduced to underpin this expansion.
ieefa.org/resources/gr...
July 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
New @ieefainstitute.bsky.social analysis warns Greece may be pursuing a dash for gas power to boost its energy export capacity 🤑
As @thegreentank.bsky.social has warned, consumers will face higher bills if a capacity mechanism is introduced to underpin this expansion.
ieefa.org/resources/gr...
As @thegreentank.bsky.social has warned, consumers will face higher bills if a capacity mechanism is introduced to underpin this expansion.
ieefa.org/resources/gr...
No és una guerra, és un genocidi
July 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
No és una guerra, és un genocidi
We need to get off the fossil fuel energy price rollercoaster. The only way to do this is to kick gas out of the market, and scale up renewables and complementary technologies, like power grids and energy storage.
June 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We need to get off the fossil fuel energy price rollercoaster. The only way to do this is to kick gas out of the market, and scale up renewables and complementary technologies, like power grids and energy storage.
Italian gas giants Enel & A2A have together received around €4 billion in contracts – contributing to a dash for gas that sees Italy planning to add 10.75 GW of new gas plants across the country. beyondfossilfuels.org/wp-content/u...
June 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Italian gas giants Enel & A2A have together received around €4 billion in contracts – contributing to a dash for gas that sees Italy planning to add 10.75 GW of new gas plants across the country. beyondfossilfuels.org/wp-content/u...
NEW @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social analysis📣
In January, we revealed that European 'capacity market' subsidies have contracted €50BN+ to fossil plants, paid via energy bills. Today, we lift the lid on who's received the biggest share of gas plants contracts 👀 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/06/26/f...
In January, we revealed that European 'capacity market' subsidies have contracted €50BN+ to fossil plants, paid via energy bills. Today, we lift the lid on who's received the biggest share of gas plants contracts 👀 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/06/26/f...
June 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
NEW @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social analysis📣
In January, we revealed that European 'capacity market' subsidies have contracted €50BN+ to fossil plants, paid via energy bills. Today, we lift the lid on who's received the biggest share of gas plants contracts 👀 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/06/26/f...
In January, we revealed that European 'capacity market' subsidies have contracted €50BN+ to fossil plants, paid via energy bills. Today, we lift the lid on who's received the biggest share of gas plants contracts 👀 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/06/26/f...
Nice write-up in @eldiario.es on how the Spanish government's report on the blackout hides, at the request of the power companies, which facilities failed.
The report underscores that gas ≠ energy security: including plants which are paid to provide this service.
www.eldiario.es/economia/inf...
The report underscores that gas ≠ energy security: including plants which are paid to provide this service.
www.eldiario.es/economia/inf...
June 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Nice write-up in @eldiario.es on how the Spanish government's report on the blackout hides, at the request of the power companies, which facilities failed.
The report underscores that gas ≠ energy security: including plants which are paid to provide this service.
www.eldiario.es/economia/inf...
The report underscores that gas ≠ energy security: including plants which are paid to provide this service.
www.eldiario.es/economia/inf...
Looking forward to seeing this being revealed next month...
June 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Looking forward to seeing this being revealed next month...
The Spanish government is reporting that the cause of the massive blackout wasn't a lack of thermal power plants - rather that they failed to provide power at the time, acting 'inappropriately'.
Funny, after fossil lobbyists were so quick to blame renewables..
elpais.com/economia/202...
Funny, after fossil lobbyists were so quick to blame renewables..
elpais.com/economia/202...
June 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Spanish government is reporting that the cause of the massive blackout wasn't a lack of thermal power plants - rather that they failed to provide power at the time, acting 'inappropriately'.
Funny, after fossil lobbyists were so quick to blame renewables..
elpais.com/economia/202...
Funny, after fossil lobbyists were so quick to blame renewables..
elpais.com/economia/202...
New modelling by Aurora finds that the the German capacity gap is <5GW the vast majority of time in 2035.
This suggests the German gov's push for 20GW of new gas plants would be a gigantic waste of money: storage & demand-side flex are a much better investment. www.linkedin.com/posts/nicola...
This suggests the German gov's push for 20GW of new gas plants would be a gigantic waste of money: storage & demand-side flex are a much better investment. www.linkedin.com/posts/nicola...
June 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
New modelling by Aurora finds that the the German capacity gap is <5GW the vast majority of time in 2035.
This suggests the German gov's push for 20GW of new gas plants would be a gigantic waste of money: storage & demand-side flex are a much better investment. www.linkedin.com/posts/nicola...
This suggests the German gov's push for 20GW of new gas plants would be a gigantic waste of money: storage & demand-side flex are a much better investment. www.linkedin.com/posts/nicola...
Wow - research for @bund.net finds that the German gov's push for 20GW of gas plants could cost up to €32.4bn 🤯
If paid for via a levy on energy bills, this would act as a double-blow for bill payers – who would also be locked into volatile gas prices for decades to come 💸
foes.de/publikatione...
If paid for via a levy on energy bills, this would act as a double-blow for bill payers – who would also be locked into volatile gas prices for decades to come 💸
foes.de/publikatione...
June 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Wow - research for @bund.net finds that the German gov's push for 20GW of gas plants could cost up to €32.4bn 🤯
If paid for via a levy on energy bills, this would act as a double-blow for bill payers – who would also be locked into volatile gas prices for decades to come 💸
foes.de/publikatione...
If paid for via a levy on energy bills, this would act as a double-blow for bill payers – who would also be locked into volatile gas prices for decades to come 💸
foes.de/publikatione...
Really hoping we can move on from these extremely Tory-coded fights over retrofit manifesto funding pledges, and start to actually focus on delivery 🏠 www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
June 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Really hoping we can move on from these extremely Tory-coded fights over retrofit manifesto funding pledges, and start to actually focus on delivery 🏠 www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
Calling all researchers/ consultancies 📢 @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social is looking to commission an exciting piece of research on clean flexibility! We'd love to receive your proposals.
You can find the Terms of Reference here: beyondfossilfuels.org/wp-content/u...
You can find the Terms of Reference here: beyondfossilfuels.org/wp-content/u...
May 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Calling all researchers/ consultancies 📢 @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social is looking to commission an exciting piece of research on clean flexibility! We'd love to receive your proposals.
You can find the Terms of Reference here: beyondfossilfuels.org/wp-content/u...
You can find the Terms of Reference here: beyondfossilfuels.org/wp-content/u...
In our new report, @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social, @e3g.bsky.social, @ember-energy.org & IEEFA make the case for independent system planning and operation; to ensure investments in the grid are aligned with a rapid & efficient clean energy transition.
beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/05/13/h...
beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/05/13/h...
May 21, 2025 at 8:45 AM
In our new report, @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social, @e3g.bsky.social, @ember-energy.org & IEEFA make the case for independent system planning and operation; to ensure investments in the grid are aligned with a rapid & efficient clean energy transition.
beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/05/13/h...
beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/05/13/h...
Great deep-dive from @carbonbrief.org on what's driving high electricity prices in the UK. Spoiler: it's continued reliance on burning fossil gas!
All focus should be on accelerating renewables, grids & clean flex -- & reducing the market power of gas.
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...
All focus should be on accelerating renewables, grids & clean flex -- & reducing the market power of gas.
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...
May 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Great deep-dive from @carbonbrief.org on what's driving high electricity prices in the UK. Spoiler: it's continued reliance on burning fossil gas!
All focus should be on accelerating renewables, grids & clean flex -- & reducing the market power of gas.
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...
All focus should be on accelerating renewables, grids & clean flex -- & reducing the market power of gas.
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...
We've been meme'd
May 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
We've been meme'd
More robust governance is necessary to ensure TSOs are delivering. Grid investments will be central to Europe’s future security & competitiveness. Yet levels of oversight & transparency is generally low. We encourage countries to follow the lead of the UK's independent NESO model.
May 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
More robust governance is necessary to ensure TSOs are delivering. Grid investments will be central to Europe’s future security & competitiveness. Yet levels of oversight & transparency is generally low. We encourage countries to follow the lead of the UK's independent NESO model.
The good news is that the prize is within reach, with pockets of good practice showing feasibility. What's needed is political leadership.
Through the report, we highlight best practice case studies to inspire action - like this great one in Denmark.
Through the report, we highlight best practice case studies to inspire action - like this great one in Denmark.
May 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The good news is that the prize is within reach, with pockets of good practice showing feasibility. What's needed is political leadership.
Through the report, we highlight best practice case studies to inspire action - like this great one in Denmark.
Through the report, we highlight best practice case studies to inspire action - like this great one in Denmark.
Unsurprisingly, we find that grids remain a major bottleneck to clean economic growth.
A conservative estimate suggests as of 2024-25, there were 1,700 GW of RES projects waiting for grid connections across 16 countries, represent billions of euros worth of investment being held back.
A conservative estimate suggests as of 2024-25, there were 1,700 GW of RES projects waiting for grid connections across 16 countries, represent billions of euros worth of investment being held back.
May 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Unsurprisingly, we find that grids remain a major bottleneck to clean economic growth.
A conservative estimate suggests as of 2024-25, there were 1,700 GW of RES projects waiting for grid connections across 16 countries, represent billions of euros worth of investment being held back.
A conservative estimate suggests as of 2024-25, there were 1,700 GW of RES projects waiting for grid connections across 16 countries, represent billions of euros worth of investment being held back.
In more examples of people using the Iberian blackout to make baseless claims; German Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche is advocating for the rapid expansion of gas-fired power plants in Germany.
www.zeit.de/politik/deut...
www.zeit.de/politik/deut...
May 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
In more examples of people using the Iberian blackout to make baseless claims; German Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche is advocating for the rapid expansion of gas-fired power plants in Germany.
www.zeit.de/politik/deut...
www.zeit.de/politik/deut...
Love to see this clear messaging from the Spanish Prime Minister #apagon
“Be wary of those who tell you this is about renewables, because that's not the case. There's no evidence that the incident was caused by an excess of renewables or a lack of nuclear energy”
elpais.com/espana/2025-...
“Be wary of those who tell you this is about renewables, because that's not the case. There's no evidence that the incident was caused by an excess of renewables or a lack of nuclear energy”
elpais.com/espana/2025-...
May 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Love to see this clear messaging from the Spanish Prime Minister #apagon
“Be wary of those who tell you this is about renewables, because that's not the case. There's no evidence that the incident was caused by an excess of renewables or a lack of nuclear energy”
elpais.com/espana/2025-...
“Be wary of those who tell you this is about renewables, because that's not the case. There's no evidence that the incident was caused by an excess of renewables or a lack of nuclear energy”
elpais.com/espana/2025-...
Feeling quite sick after reading the first comments from Lincolnshire's new Reform mayor Andrea Jenkyns leftfootforward.org/2025/05/refo...
May 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Feeling quite sick after reading the first comments from Lincolnshire's new Reform mayor Andrea Jenkyns leftfootforward.org/2025/05/refo...