Keith Allott
@keithallott.bsky.social
Working at European Climate Foundation, mostly on energy issues
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Amid the noise, there is a clear signal from the IEA’s World Energy Outlook: the energy transition is underway. Clean energy is surging – solar up 344% and wind nearly doubling by 2035 – and fossil fuel demand will peak around 2030 if governments stick to their pledges, if we hold our nerve. (1/7)
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Amid the noise, there is a clear signal from the IEA’s World Energy Outlook: the energy transition is underway. Clean energy is surging – solar up 344% and wind nearly doubling by 2035 – and fossil fuel demand will peak around 2030 if governments stick to their pledges, if we hold our nerve. (1/7)
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As COP30 begins in Belém, we mark ten years since the Paris Agreement. It has reshaped the global economy – doubling clean-energy investment, pushing renewables past coal, and bending the projected warming curve. (1/10)
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
As COP30 begins in Belém, we mark ten years since the Paris Agreement. It has reshaped the global economy – doubling clean-energy investment, pushing renewables past coal, and bending the projected warming curve. (1/10)
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Welcome to Act II of the energy transition.
In Act I we spent 20 years transforming the electricity sector. Developing the technologies, implementing the policies and building the European champions that have delivered a power sector that is 73% clean and growing.
Sept 2025 mix here.
In Act I we spent 20 years transforming the electricity sector. Developing the technologies, implementing the policies and building the European champions that have delivered a power sector that is 73% clean and growing.
Sept 2025 mix here.
October 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Welcome to Act II of the energy transition.
In Act I we spent 20 years transforming the electricity sector. Developing the technologies, implementing the policies and building the European champions that have delivered a power sector that is 73% clean and growing.
Sept 2025 mix here.
In Act I we spent 20 years transforming the electricity sector. Developing the technologies, implementing the policies and building the European champions that have delivered a power sector that is 73% clean and growing.
Sept 2025 mix here.
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Join us on Dec. 9th in Brussels as we delve into #WattsNextEU
We have some brilliant speakers. Kingsmill Bond of Ember, my Hydrogen Ladder collaborator Michael Liebreich, European Climate Foundation CEO Laurence Tubiana, MEP Sean Kelly and more.
www.linkedin.com/events/watt-...
We have some brilliant speakers. Kingsmill Bond of Ember, my Hydrogen Ladder collaborator Michael Liebreich, European Climate Foundation CEO Laurence Tubiana, MEP Sean Kelly and more.
www.linkedin.com/events/watt-...
October 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join us on Dec. 9th in Brussels as we delve into #WattsNextEU
We have some brilliant speakers. Kingsmill Bond of Ember, my Hydrogen Ladder collaborator Michael Liebreich, European Climate Foundation CEO Laurence Tubiana, MEP Sean Kelly and more.
www.linkedin.com/events/watt-...
We have some brilliant speakers. Kingsmill Bond of Ember, my Hydrogen Ladder collaborator Michael Liebreich, European Climate Foundation CEO Laurence Tubiana, MEP Sean Kelly and more.
www.linkedin.com/events/watt-...
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[1/2] 📢 GLAMOS @scnat.ch press release out today: Swiss glaciers lost another 3% of their volume in 2025, the 4th-largest decline ever measured. In just 10 years, they’ve lost a quarter of their ice mass. Over 1k small glaciers have already vanished.
🔗 to press release: scnat.ch/en/uuid/i/9d...
🔗 to press release: scnat.ch/en/uuid/i/9d...
October 1, 2025 at 7:26 AM
[1/2] 📢 GLAMOS @scnat.ch press release out today: Swiss glaciers lost another 3% of their volume in 2025, the 4th-largest decline ever measured. In just 10 years, they’ve lost a quarter of their ice mass. Over 1k small glaciers have already vanished.
🔗 to press release: scnat.ch/en/uuid/i/9d...
🔗 to press release: scnat.ch/en/uuid/i/9d...
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Worrying to see some of Europe’s biggest CEOs calling for the full abolishment of corporate due diligence rules.
Six months ago, the same voices were calling for “simplification.” Now they want to scrap the framework entirely. What changed? (1/7)
Six months ago, the same voices were calling for “simplification.” Now they want to scrap the framework entirely. What changed? (1/7)
October 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Worrying to see some of Europe’s biggest CEOs calling for the full abolishment of corporate due diligence rules.
Six months ago, the same voices were calling for “simplification.” Now they want to scrap the framework entirely. What changed? (1/7)
Six months ago, the same voices were calling for “simplification.” Now they want to scrap the framework entirely. What changed? (1/7)
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FACTCHECK: What the Climate Change Act actually means for the UK – and what is a load of old nonsense
Really enjoyed putting this together with colleagues, inc learning new things about the fascinating backstory to the Act
Feat. OG authors of the Act & more
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...
Really enjoyed putting this together with colleagues, inc learning new things about the fascinating backstory to the Act
Feat. OG authors of the Act & more
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...
October 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
FACTCHECK: What the Climate Change Act actually means for the UK – and what is a load of old nonsense
Really enjoyed putting this together with colleagues, inc learning new things about the fascinating backstory to the Act
Feat. OG authors of the Act & more
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...
Really enjoyed putting this together with colleagues, inc learning new things about the fascinating backstory to the Act
Feat. OG authors of the Act & more
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...
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NEW RESEARCH: The future energy bill is an electricity bill.
We must Make Electricity Cheaper for households, businesses and industry.
How? …This feels like the defining question of the moment.
I’m happy to share @regassistproj.bsky.social 8 priority actions.
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
We must Make Electricity Cheaper for households, businesses and industry.
How? …This feels like the defining question of the moment.
I’m happy to share @regassistproj.bsky.social 8 priority actions.
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
Making electricity cheaper: RAP's eight priority actions
RAP identifies 8 priority actions to make electricity cheaper for European industry, businesses & households in the short, medium & long-term.
www.raponline.org
September 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
NEW RESEARCH: The future energy bill is an electricity bill.
We must Make Electricity Cheaper for households, businesses and industry.
How? …This feels like the defining question of the moment.
I’m happy to share @regassistproj.bsky.social 8 priority actions.
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
We must Make Electricity Cheaper for households, businesses and industry.
How? …This feels like the defining question of the moment.
I’m happy to share @regassistproj.bsky.social 8 priority actions.
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
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"The decarbonization agenda is not simply about reordering markets or industrial policies, but in fact represents the crucible for a new geopolitical order."
@nilsgilman.bsky.social in FP
foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/01/e...
@nilsgilman.bsky.social in FP
foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/01/e...
The Coming Ecological Cold War
Decarbonization isn’t just about technology and markets—it’s a geopolitical revolution.
foreignpolicy.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:18 AM
"The decarbonization agenda is not simply about reordering markets or industrial policies, but in fact represents the crucible for a new geopolitical order."
@nilsgilman.bsky.social in FP
foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/01/e...
@nilsgilman.bsky.social in FP
foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/01/e...
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'When you are deploying twice as much CapEx per year as O&G, and you spend 1/20th of the budget on influence you brought this on yourself...it is a wake-up call if I’ve ever seen one'
🔥🔥🔥 from @jigarshahdc.bsky.social
www.quittingcarbonmedia.com/trump-has-de...
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www.quittingcarbonmedia.com/trump-has-de...
Trump has declared war on wind and solar power. It’s time for the industries to fight back.
Wind and solar are the cheapest power sources being added to the grid. But now under attack during Trump 2.0, the industries must build political power to preserve their future.
www.quittingcarbonmedia.com
August 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
'When you are deploying twice as much CapEx per year as O&G, and you spend 1/20th of the budget on influence you brought this on yourself...it is a wake-up call if I’ve ever seen one'
🔥🔥🔥 from @jigarshahdc.bsky.social
www.quittingcarbonmedia.com/trump-has-de...
🔥🔥🔥 from @jigarshahdc.bsky.social
www.quittingcarbonmedia.com/trump-has-de...
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EU and China are both key to the global green-tech race. Instead of defensive policies, Europe should partner with China on standards, investment, and innovation—balancing economic interests for a faster, fairer climate transition.
A must-read!
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
A must-read!
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
Can Europe and China Forge a Climate Connection?
Emmanuel Guerin & Bernice Lee tout a shared competitiveness agenda as a way for both sides to reap the full benefits of green growth.
www.project-syndicate.org
July 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
EU and China are both key to the global green-tech race. Instead of defensive policies, Europe should partner with China on standards, investment, and innovation—balancing economic interests for a faster, fairer climate transition.
A must-read!
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
A must-read!
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
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Europe may have avoided a trade war – but at what cost?
The US keeps the tariffs on key European exports, while Europe commits to deeper trade and investment ties with a country whose economic policy is increasingly made between rounds of golf. (1/7)
The US keeps the tariffs on key European exports, while Europe commits to deeper trade and investment ties with a country whose economic policy is increasingly made between rounds of golf. (1/7)
July 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Europe may have avoided a trade war – but at what cost?
The US keeps the tariffs on key European exports, while Europe commits to deeper trade and investment ties with a country whose economic policy is increasingly made between rounds of golf. (1/7)
The US keeps the tariffs on key European exports, while Europe commits to deeper trade and investment ties with a country whose economic policy is increasingly made between rounds of golf. (1/7)
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Coal produced just 6% of EU electricity in June 📉
Germany and Poland – the EU’s biggest coal users – also saw record lows in June amid solar and wind’s strong performance 🇩🇪🇵🇱
ember-energy.org/lat...
Germany and Poland – the EU’s biggest coal users – also saw record lows in June amid solar and wind’s strong performance 🇩🇪🇵🇱
ember-energy.org/lat...
July 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Coal produced just 6% of EU electricity in June 📉
Germany and Poland – the EU’s biggest coal users – also saw record lows in June amid solar and wind’s strong performance 🇩🇪🇵🇱
ember-energy.org/lat...
Germany and Poland – the EU’s biggest coal users – also saw record lows in June amid solar and wind’s strong performance 🇩🇪🇵🇱
ember-energy.org/lat...
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In a world rocked by war and uncertainty, the EU’s new 2040 climate target is a beacon of stability.
🎯 90% GHG reduction by 2040.
This is Europe saying: we keep our promises. (1/9)
🎯 90% GHG reduction by 2040.
This is Europe saying: we keep our promises. (1/9)
July 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
In a world rocked by war and uncertainty, the EU’s new 2040 climate target is a beacon of stability.
🎯 90% GHG reduction by 2040.
This is Europe saying: we keep our promises. (1/9)
🎯 90% GHG reduction by 2040.
This is Europe saying: we keep our promises. (1/9)
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A REMARKABLE JOURNEY: Not long ago, the UK’s power sector was the country’s largest source of carbon emissions.
Today, it has become the smallest emitter among all sectors.
Today, it has become the smallest emitter among all sectors.
July 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
A REMARKABLE JOURNEY: Not long ago, the UK’s power sector was the country’s largest source of carbon emissions.
Today, it has become the smallest emitter among all sectors.
Today, it has become the smallest emitter among all sectors.
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The official news is out:
www.youtube.com/shorts/cnoNF...
electrification-alliance.eu/articles-new...
#EnergySky
www.youtube.com/shorts/cnoNF...
electrification-alliance.eu/articles-new...
#EnergySky
Adrian Hiel appointed as director of the Electrification Alliance
YouTube video by Electrification Alliance
www.youtube.com
June 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The official news is out:
www.youtube.com/shorts/cnoNF...
electrification-alliance.eu/articles-new...
#EnergySky
www.youtube.com/shorts/cnoNF...
electrification-alliance.eu/articles-new...
#EnergySky
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People inside (and outside) the energy world waste way too much time debating the merits of individual energy sources & technologies. The most important thing right now, which all our resources should be aligning behind, is ELECTRIFICATION.
The electrification imperative
How a switch from burning fossil fuels to using electricity can unlock the full value of the energy transition
electrotechrevolution.substack.com
June 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
People inside (and outside) the energy world waste way too much time debating the merits of individual energy sources & technologies. The most important thing right now, which all our resources should be aligning behind, is ELECTRIFICATION.
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Leadership means consistency.
An ambitious EU NDC is vital for climate action and would send not only a signal of hope, but one of consistency. People and the economic sector need clarity in a polarised and unpredictable world. (1/4)
An ambitious EU NDC is vital for climate action and would send not only a signal of hope, but one of consistency. People and the economic sector need clarity in a polarised and unpredictable world. (1/4)
June 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Leadership means consistency.
An ambitious EU NDC is vital for climate action and would send not only a signal of hope, but one of consistency. People and the economic sector need clarity in a polarised and unpredictable world. (1/4)
An ambitious EU NDC is vital for climate action and would send not only a signal of hope, but one of consistency. People and the economic sector need clarity in a polarised and unpredictable world. (1/4)
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I’m in @theipaper.com today making the case for reforming levies on electricity bills to drive electrification.
June 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I’m in @theipaper.com today making the case for reforming levies on electricity bills to drive electrification.
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CCC says its "critical" number one recommendation is to make electricity cheaper, cos electrification is key to CO2 cuts needed in transport, heat & industry
CCC chief exec Emma Pinchbeck says "good" govt will cut industrial power prices – but must do same for households
6/9
CCC chief exec Emma Pinchbeck says "good" govt will cut industrial power prices – but must do same for households
6/9
June 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
CCC says its "critical" number one recommendation is to make electricity cheaper, cos electrification is key to CO2 cuts needed in transport, heat & industry
CCC chief exec Emma Pinchbeck says "good" govt will cut industrial power prices – but must do same for households
6/9
CCC chief exec Emma Pinchbeck says "good" govt will cut industrial power prices – but must do same for households
6/9
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In order to keep global warming below 1.5C or 2C, we need to move industrial activity to clean energy. This will MORE THAN DOUBLE our global need for electricity.
We are going to need a LOT more wind, solar, geothermal, and other clean electricity than most people are expecting.
⚡🧵
We are going to need a LOT more wind, solar, geothermal, and other clean electricity than most people are expecting.
⚡🧵
June 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
In order to keep global warming below 1.5C or 2C, we need to move industrial activity to clean energy. This will MORE THAN DOUBLE our global need for electricity.
We are going to need a LOT more wind, solar, geothermal, and other clean electricity than most people are expecting.
⚡🧵
We are going to need a LOT more wind, solar, geothermal, and other clean electricity than most people are expecting.
⚡🧵
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Clean energy standards have boosted renewables and EVs—can they do the same for heating?
We think so. Our new paper shows how Clean Heat Standards can drive more clean heat across Europe & explains how to make them work.
www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18...
We think so. Our new paper shows how Clean Heat Standards can drive more clean heat across Europe & explains how to make them work.
www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18...
June 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Clean energy standards have boosted renewables and EVs—can they do the same for heating?
We think so. Our new paper shows how Clean Heat Standards can drive more clean heat across Europe & explains how to make them work.
www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18...
We think so. Our new paper shows how Clean Heat Standards can drive more clean heat across Europe & explains how to make them work.
www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18...
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Electrification means European energy for European homes and industry.
It means energy security.
It means we invest in ourselves rather than those who would do us harm.
It means fewer emissions, more jobs and more control of our destiny.
It is the make or break challenge of the next decade.
It means energy security.
It means we invest in ourselves rather than those who would do us harm.
It means fewer emissions, more jobs and more control of our destiny.
It is the make or break challenge of the next decade.
China is on track to become the world’s first major “electrostate,” with its electrification rate reaching 30 percent.
This puts China ahead of both the EU and the US, where the proportion of electricity in total energy use has remained steady at about 22 percent in recent years.
This puts China ahead of both the EU and the US, where the proportion of electricity in total energy use has remained steady at about 22 percent in recent years.
May 20, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Electrification means European energy for European homes and industry.
It means energy security.
It means we invest in ourselves rather than those who would do us harm.
It means fewer emissions, more jobs and more control of our destiny.
It is the make or break challenge of the next decade.
It means energy security.
It means we invest in ourselves rather than those who would do us harm.
It means fewer emissions, more jobs and more control of our destiny.
It is the make or break challenge of the next decade.
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#Electrification is on the rise in #China, which is making the most of its domestic energy. In the #EU, however, electrification is stagnating.
www.ft.com/content/f867...
www.ft.com/content/f867...
May 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
#Electrification is on the rise in #China, which is making the most of its domestic energy. In the #EU, however, electrification is stagnating.
www.ft.com/content/f867...
www.ft.com/content/f867...
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Did you know that electricity is often taxed more than fossil fuels in the EU?
It’s a policy choice that makes electrification less competitive.
Our @regassistproj.bsky.social report explores how taxes and levies shape this imbalance and what can be done.
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
It’s a policy choice that makes electrification less competitive.
Our @regassistproj.bsky.social report explores how taxes and levies shape this imbalance and what can be done.
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
May 14, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Did you know that electricity is often taxed more than fossil fuels in the EU?
It’s a policy choice that makes electrification less competitive.
Our @regassistproj.bsky.social report explores how taxes and levies shape this imbalance and what can be done.
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
It’s a policy choice that makes electrification less competitive.
Our @regassistproj.bsky.social report explores how taxes and levies shape this imbalance and what can be done.
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...