Mark Luntley
@markluntley.bsky.social
🇪🇺🇮🇪🇬🇧| Husband | President REScoop.EU | Chair Westmill Wind | Director Energy4All | design | public servant
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Mark Luntley
@markluntley.bsky.social
· Oct 25
The image is of me in the spring sunshine - waiting for the Eurostar at Brussels, and the background photo is with a group of brilliant colleagues after a conference.
Second in series on tax, my wife and I listened to it last night. Recommended.
We're giving the people what they want: more than an hour of content about how we could better tax wealth in the UK.
Do listen/watch and let us know what you think.
Do listen/watch and let us know what you think.
NEW PODCAST: How to fix wealth taxes
@helenmiller.bsky.social, Stuart Adam and @benzaranko.bsky.social unpack how the UK taxes savings, capital gains and wealth, and ask what a fair, efficient system would look like, in our new IFS Zooms In episode.
🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/how...
@helenmiller.bsky.social, Stuart Adam and @benzaranko.bsky.social unpack how the UK taxes savings, capital gains and wealth, and ask what a fair, efficient system would look like, in our new IFS Zooms In episode.
🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/how...
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Second in series on tax, my wife and I listened to it last night. Recommended.
@financialtimes.com on how UK OBR has downgraded UK growth projections - which have been consistently over-optimistic. Labour annoyed its happened now, whilst Hunt was able to use more optimistic estimates to fund NI cuts.
I would use downgrade to revisit NI cuts. But don't expect it to happen.
I would use downgrade to revisit NI cuts. But don't expect it to happen.
October 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
@financialtimes.com on how UK OBR has downgraded UK growth projections - which have been consistently over-optimistic. Labour annoyed its happened now, whilst Hunt was able to use more optimistic estimates to fund NI cuts.
I would use downgrade to revisit NI cuts. But don't expect it to happen.
I would use downgrade to revisit NI cuts. But don't expect it to happen.
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Our latest Westminster voting intention (19-20 Oct) has the Greens on their highest figure ever recorded by YouGov
Reform UK: 26% (-1 from 12-13 Oct)
Labour: 20% (=)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Lib Dems: 15% (-1)
Greens: 15% (+2)
SNP: 4% (+1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Reform UK: 26% (-1 from 12-13 Oct)
Labour: 20% (=)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Lib Dems: 15% (-1)
Greens: 15% (+2)
SNP: 4% (+1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
October 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Our latest Westminster voting intention (19-20 Oct) has the Greens on their highest figure ever recorded by YouGov
Reform UK: 26% (-1 from 12-13 Oct)
Labour: 20% (=)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Lib Dems: 15% (-1)
Greens: 15% (+2)
SNP: 4% (+1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Reform UK: 26% (-1 from 12-13 Oct)
Labour: 20% (=)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Lib Dems: 15% (-1)
Greens: 15% (+2)
SNP: 4% (+1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Feel a bit guilty reposting a video in which I appear, but here goes... Also some great voices from across Europe hosted by @marinenextenerg.bsky.social and @rescoop.eu
A fascinating and inspiring video from the ACCE conference, demonstrating how collaboration, trust, innovation and ambition can lead us to a truly equitable, citizen-lead energy transition. Working together, we can bring about real change 💚
youtu.be/HVwhltbMvUw
#ACCE #RESCoop #CommunityEnergy
youtu.be/HVwhltbMvUw
#ACCE #RESCoop #CommunityEnergy
Finance as a Tool for Trust - Special episode ACCE Conference
YouTube video by Next Energy Consumer by Marine Cornelis
youtu.be
October 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Feel a bit guilty reposting a video in which I appear, but here goes... Also some great voices from across Europe hosted by @marinenextenerg.bsky.social and @rescoop.eu
Sarah O'Connor in today's @financialtimes.com about how iPhones are too big for many women's' (and quite a few men's) hands. A good example of gendered exclusion in product design.
October 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Sarah O'Connor in today's @financialtimes.com about how iPhones are too big for many women's' (and quite a few men's) hands. A good example of gendered exclusion in product design.
In a world of slop and angry voices, we need organisations like @financialtimes.com who bring calm, evidence based journalism. And more than finance, as this important series shows. Thankyou!
Do check out their podcasts too. My favourite is Political Fix with @greenmirandahere.bsky.social
Do check out their podcasts too. My favourite is Political Fix with @greenmirandahere.bsky.social
You might be living with lead poisoning and not know it: the toxin is often invisible to the eye, but wreaks havoc on our bodies once we're exposed.
@laurahughesft.bsky.social uncovers a lead poisoning epidemic in Toxic Legacy, a new season of our Untold podcast: on.ft.com/3WU8YS8
@laurahughesft.bsky.social uncovers a lead poisoning epidemic in Toxic Legacy, a new season of our Untold podcast: on.ft.com/3WU8YS8
October 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
In a world of slop and angry voices, we need organisations like @financialtimes.com who bring calm, evidence based journalism. And more than finance, as this important series shows. Thankyou!
Do check out their podcasts too. My favourite is Political Fix with @greenmirandahere.bsky.social
Do check out their podcasts too. My favourite is Political Fix with @greenmirandahere.bsky.social
Shared ownership of renewables is a current issue here is UK. Listen into practical examples from our neighbours in a snappy 1.5 hour briefing with leading experts. @energiesamen.bsky.social @commenergyengland.bsky.social @energy 4alluk.bsky.social
🚨 Webinar alert
🤝 Join us on 27 October to explore the risks and benefits of local communities working with private developers to co-create projects.
🌞 Representatives of civil society, community energy networks, and industry will all share their perspectives.
🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
🤝 Join us on 27 October to explore the risks and benefits of local communities working with private developers to co-create projects.
🌞 Representatives of civil society, community energy networks, and industry will all share their perspectives.
🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
October 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Shared ownership of renewables is a current issue here is UK. Listen into practical examples from our neighbours in a snappy 1.5 hour briefing with leading experts. @energiesamen.bsky.social @commenergyengland.bsky.social @energy 4alluk.bsky.social
Time is running out to apply….
🚨 Have a great community project, but need some help with funding? The Westmill Solar Community Funding Grant Scheme wants to hear from you! Check out guidance notes and apply on on our website now: westmillenergy.coop/what-we-do/c...
Deadline: noon, 15th September.
#community #cooperatives #solar
Deadline: noon, 15th September.
#community #cooperatives #solar
Community Funding - Westmill Energy
Discover how we support local community groups through our Community Funding scheme and find out how to apply for a grant.
westmillenergy.coop
September 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Time is running out to apply….
Q: What do I love about Westmill?
A: 17,000 visitors, biodiversity, clean energy for 4,500 homes, 3,000 members raising £23m to build two iconic projects, 5 wind turbines named by schools, £1m in comm benefit. @rescoop.eu @westmillenergy.bsky.social
And this video!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sBm...
A: 17,000 visitors, biodiversity, clean energy for 4,500 homes, 3,000 members raising £23m to build two iconic projects, 5 wind turbines named by schools, £1m in comm benefit. @rescoop.eu @westmillenergy.bsky.social
And this video!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sBm...
How people power built a wind farm
YouTube video by Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)
www.youtube.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Q: What do I love about Westmill?
A: 17,000 visitors, biodiversity, clean energy for 4,500 homes, 3,000 members raising £23m to build two iconic projects, 5 wind turbines named by schools, £1m in comm benefit. @rescoop.eu @westmillenergy.bsky.social
And this video!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sBm...
A: 17,000 visitors, biodiversity, clean energy for 4,500 homes, 3,000 members raising £23m to build two iconic projects, 5 wind turbines named by schools, £1m in comm benefit. @rescoop.eu @westmillenergy.bsky.social
And this video!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sBm...
What's the difference between co-operatives and other renewable generators? Our members share some of our surpluses with local people to develop green projects. Find out more here and how to apply.
@commenergyengland.bsky.social @energy4alluk.bsky.social @rescoop.eu
@commenergyengland.bsky.social @energy4alluk.bsky.social @rescoop.eu
If you're a community in the vicinity of South Oxfordshire and need a bit of ££ to get a small clean energy project going (insulation, PV, heat pumps....), check out if you can get some help from this funding scheme
🚨 Have a great community project, but need some help with funding? The Westmill Solar Community Funding Grant Scheme wants to hear from you! Check out guidance notes and apply on on our website now: westmillenergy.coop/what-we-do/c...
Deadline: noon, 15th September.
#community #cooperatives #solar
Deadline: noon, 15th September.
#community #cooperatives #solar
August 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
What's the difference between co-operatives and other renewable generators? Our members share some of our surpluses with local people to develop green projects. Find out more here and how to apply.
@commenergyengland.bsky.social @energy4alluk.bsky.social @rescoop.eu
@commenergyengland.bsky.social @energy4alluk.bsky.social @rescoop.eu
Reposted by Mark Luntley
If you're a community in the vicinity of South Oxfordshire and need a bit of ££ to get a small clean energy project going (insulation, PV, heat pumps....), check out if you can get some help from this funding scheme
🚨 Have a great community project, but need some help with funding? The Westmill Solar Community Funding Grant Scheme wants to hear from you! Check out guidance notes and apply on on our website now: westmillenergy.coop/what-we-do/c...
Deadline: noon, 15th September.
#community #cooperatives #solar
Deadline: noon, 15th September.
#community #cooperatives #solar
Community Funding - Westmill Energy
Discover how we support local community groups through our Community Funding scheme and find out how to apply for a grant.
westmillenergy.coop
August 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
If you're a community in the vicinity of South Oxfordshire and need a bit of ££ to get a small clean energy project going (insulation, PV, heat pumps....), check out if you can get some help from this funding scheme
Reposted by Mark Luntley
Congratulations to Netenyahu in managing to unite the Express and the Guardian in outrage.
July 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Congratulations to Netenyahu in managing to unite the Express and the Guardian in outrage.
We try to be genuinely innovative. Previous projects have included a poly-tunnel in a nearby community agriculture scheme, a series of energy audits and insulation in public buildings and helping a cider maker who uses dropped apples that would otherwise go to waste.
🚨Westmill Solar Coop is so excited to launch our Community Benefits Grants Scheme for 2025! 🎉🤗 Applications close at noon on 15th September 2025. See our website for eligibility and an application form: westmillenergy.coop/what-we-do/c...
#CommunityEnergy #solar #cooperatives #greenenergy
#CommunityEnergy #solar #cooperatives #greenenergy
July 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We try to be genuinely innovative. Previous projects have included a poly-tunnel in a nearby community agriculture scheme, a series of energy audits and insulation in public buildings and helping a cider maker who uses dropped apples that would otherwise go to waste.
Great to host @michaelshanksmp.co.uk who really took an interest in @westmillenergy.bsky.social
40% of our 300+ members live within 25km, we raised £23m to deliver both co-ops, have welcomed > 17,000 visitors and given > £1 million in community benefit. Find out more at westmillenergy.coop
40% of our 300+ members live within 25km, we raised £23m to deliver both co-ops, have welcomed > 17,000 visitors and given > £1 million in community benefit. Find out more at westmillenergy.coop
July 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Great to host @michaelshanksmp.co.uk who really took an interest in @westmillenergy.bsky.social
40% of our 300+ members live within 25km, we raised £23m to deliver both co-ops, have welcomed > 17,000 visitors and given > £1 million in community benefit. Find out more at westmillenergy.coop
40% of our 300+ members live within 25km, we raised £23m to deliver both co-ops, have welcomed > 17,000 visitors and given > £1 million in community benefit. Find out more at westmillenergy.coop
What should @rescoop.eu priorities be for the coming four years? Let us know
@energy4alluk.bsky.social @commenergyengland.bsky.social @westmillenergy.bsky.social
@energy4alluk.bsky.social @commenergyengland.bsky.social @westmillenergy.bsky.social
✨ Would you like to know our new president, @markluntley.bsky.social, and our new vice-president, Ilonka Marselis, a bit better?
👀 Check out this interview where they share their vision for REScoop.eu & reflect on their experience in the community energy movement!
🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
👀 Check out this interview where they share their vision for REScoop.eu & reflect on their experience in the community energy movement!
🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
July 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
What should @rescoop.eu priorities be for the coming four years? Let us know
@energy4alluk.bsky.social @commenergyengland.bsky.social @westmillenergy.bsky.social
@energy4alluk.bsky.social @commenergyengland.bsky.social @westmillenergy.bsky.social
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✨ Would you like to know our new president, @markluntley.bsky.social, and our new vice-president, Ilonka Marselis, a bit better?
👀 Check out this interview where they share their vision for REScoop.eu & reflect on their experience in the community energy movement!
🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
👀 Check out this interview where they share their vision for REScoop.eu & reflect on their experience in the community energy movement!
🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
July 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
✨ Would you like to know our new president, @markluntley.bsky.social, and our new vice-president, Ilonka Marselis, a bit better?
👀 Check out this interview where they share their vision for REScoop.eu & reflect on their experience in the community energy movement!
🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
👀 Check out this interview where they share their vision for REScoop.eu & reflect on their experience in the community energy movement!
🔗 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
It’s been a lot of work by many people but our single website is now out. We thought a lot about what people would want to see, and ways we share information in accessible ways. It’s about being open and transparent in how we operate.
We are so excited to announce the launch of our new Westmill Energy #website at westmillenergy.coop; an excellent example of #co-operative #collaboration!
Many thanks to all of those who have made the new site possible! @jess-dunning.bsky.social @angelabryant.bsky.social @energy4alluk.bsky.social
Many thanks to all of those who have made the new site possible! @jess-dunning.bsky.social @angelabryant.bsky.social @energy4alluk.bsky.social
Homepage - Westmill Energy
Westmill Energy includes Westmill Wind Farm Co-operative, Westmill Solar Co-operative and Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust (WeSET).
westmillenergy.coop
June 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
It’s been a lot of work by many people but our single website is now out. We thought a lot about what people would want to see, and ways we share information in accessible ways. It’s about being open and transparent in how we operate.
Reposted by Mark Luntley
For anyone who may have missed it on our website or LinkedIn - you have this weekend left to apply for our Renewable Energy Project Manager role based in the East Midlands/Yorkshire region. Lots of exciting projects in the pipeline in that area.
June 27, 2025 at 8:04 AM
For anyone who may have missed it on our website or LinkedIn - you have this weekend left to apply for our Renewable Energy Project Manager role based in the East Midlands/Yorkshire region. Lots of exciting projects in the pipeline in that area.
89% of people globally think climate change action needed. But media frequently doesn’t reflect this reality. @janrosenow.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
89% of people globally think climate change action needed. But media frequently doesn’t reflect this reality. @janrosenow.bsky.social
Some photos of the workspace. Cafe, recycling, office space, bike repair (this is Belgium) donations for schools. Sustainable materials throughout.
June 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Some photos of the workspace. Cafe, recycling, office space, bike repair (this is Belgium) donations for schools. Sustainable materials throughout.
First @rescoop.eu board meeting as president, with Ilonka @saratachelet.bsky.social and Daan in person (at brilliant Mundo EP Europe building) and others joining online. Planning our work for rest of year and welcoming four new members to our growing family of co-ops.
June 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
First @rescoop.eu board meeting as president, with Ilonka @saratachelet.bsky.social and Daan in person (at brilliant Mundo EP Europe building) and others joining online. Planning our work for rest of year and welcoming four new members to our growing family of co-ops.
Centralised energy systems = inherent rigidity and in an increasingly dangerous world…. risk
1/2 French nuclear reactors offline through 2022 due to the same corrosion safety faults they are now finding again ...
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Report of defects at French nuclear reactor Civaux 2 lifts European power market
The price for front-year baseload power contracts in France climbed 8.3% to 68 euros ($77.76) per megawatt hour (MWh) on Wednesday, driven by a report of possible renewed stress corrosion at a nuclear reactor in central France.
www.reuters.com
June 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Centralised energy systems = inherent rigidity and in an increasingly dangerous world…. risk
Reposted by Mark Luntley
🎧 A new #ACCE podcast is out!
🎙️ @markluntley.bsky.social and Mike Smyth from @energy4alluk.bsky.social use several examples from the UK to demonstrate the impact of community energy financing.
👇 Listen now:
open.spotify.com/episode/2Tgj...
🎙️ @markluntley.bsky.social and Mike Smyth from @energy4alluk.bsky.social use several examples from the UK to demonstrate the impact of community energy financing.
👇 Listen now:
open.spotify.com/episode/2Tgj...
June 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🎧 A new #ACCE podcast is out!
🎙️ @markluntley.bsky.social and Mike Smyth from @energy4alluk.bsky.social use several examples from the UK to demonstrate the impact of community energy financing.
👇 Listen now:
open.spotify.com/episode/2Tgj...
🎙️ @markluntley.bsky.social and Mike Smyth from @energy4alluk.bsky.social use several examples from the UK to demonstrate the impact of community energy financing.
👇 Listen now:
open.spotify.com/episode/2Tgj...
Very humbled to be elected @rescoop.eu President alongside brilliant Vice President Ilonka Marselis of @energiesamen.bsky.social
With our board and wonderful team we represent > 2 million European citizens who are at heart of a democratic and green energy transition.
With our board and wonderful team we represent > 2 million European citizens who are at heart of a democratic and green energy transition.
📣 Last week, our newly elected Board of Directors assigned its key roles for the 2025–2029 term 🙌
We are proud to introduce them to you!
🔹President: Mark Luntley
🔹Vice-president: Ilonka Marselis
🔹Treasurer: Hilde Smets
🔹Secretary: Nuri Palmada
Find out more! 👉 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
We are proud to introduce them to you!
🔹President: Mark Luntley
🔹Vice-president: Ilonka Marselis
🔹Treasurer: Hilde Smets
🔹Secretary: Nuri Palmada
Find out more! 👉 www.rescoop.eu/news-and-eve...
June 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Very humbled to be elected @rescoop.eu President alongside brilliant Vice President Ilonka Marselis of @energiesamen.bsky.social
With our board and wonderful team we represent > 2 million European citizens who are at heart of a democratic and green energy transition.
With our board and wonderful team we represent > 2 million European citizens who are at heart of a democratic and green energy transition.