Paul Eastwood
@pauleastwd.bsky.social
Climate and energy policy. Currently at Ofgem, the UK's energy regulator, planning for a future net zero energy system.
Views are entirely mine.
Views are entirely mine.
Feels like another important milestone reached for @bsky.app.
For comparison, twitter had an estimated 40 million users in 2010: www.businessofapps.com/data/twitter...
For comparison, twitter had an estimated 40 million users in 2010: www.businessofapps.com/data/twitter...
April 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Feels like another important milestone reached for @bsky.app.
For comparison, twitter had an estimated 40 million users in 2010: www.businessofapps.com/data/twitter...
For comparison, twitter had an estimated 40 million users in 2010: www.businessofapps.com/data/twitter...
According to estimates by the @iea.org, around 750 million people lack access to electricity, the vast majority in Sub-Saharan African countries.
Chart from here: www.iea.org/reports/worl...
Chart from here: www.iea.org/reports/worl...
April 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
According to estimates by the @iea.org, around 750 million people lack access to electricity, the vast majority in Sub-Saharan African countries.
Chart from here: www.iea.org/reports/worl...
Chart from here: www.iea.org/reports/worl...
As you watch the trade war escalate between the world's two largest economies, keep these two charts in mind, from @davidfickling.bsky.social
'[Chinese] companies and consumers will feel the pain from tariffs much less than Americans'
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
'[Chinese] companies and consumers will feel the pain from tariffs much less than Americans'
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
April 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
As you watch the trade war escalate between the world's two largest economies, keep these two charts in mind, from @davidfickling.bsky.social
'[Chinese] companies and consumers will feel the pain from tariffs much less than Americans'
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
'[Chinese] companies and consumers will feel the pain from tariffs much less than Americans'
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
For household level decarbonisation, EVs and heat pumps are a winning combination. Add in some flexibility - such as overnight charging of EVs and home storage, and running appliances - and emissions are cut even further.
www.ft.com/content/9362...
www.ft.com/content/9362...
February 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
For household level decarbonisation, EVs and heat pumps are a winning combination. Add in some flexibility - such as overnight charging of EVs and home storage, and running appliances - and emissions are cut even further.
www.ft.com/content/9362...
www.ft.com/content/9362...
@andrewdessler.com I seem to remember you writing a thread on the other site about cold and heat deaths. Is it accessible anywhere else? I was prompted by this piece.
heated.world/p/trump-ener...
heated.world/p/trump-ener...
February 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
@andrewdessler.com I seem to remember you writing a thread on the other site about cold and heat deaths. Is it accessible anywhere else? I was prompted by this piece.
heated.world/p/trump-ener...
heated.world/p/trump-ener...
Although the UK train operator at the 'top' of the charts comes as no surprise to this semi-regular user.
February 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Although the UK train operator at the 'top' of the charts comes as no surprise to this semi-regular user.
February 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Don't just take my word for it, ChatGPT agrees.
February 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Don't just take my word for it, ChatGPT agrees.
BYD now offering an advanced self-driving system on its entire range including the budget model. Hard to see how other EV manufacturers can compete, on tech at least.
February 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
BYD now offering an advanced self-driving system on its entire range including the budget model. Hard to see how other EV manufacturers can compete, on tech at least.
Take a moment out of the news cycle to marvel at this recently captured image of an Einstein ring, showing light from a distant galaxy **being bent by gravity** around a closer galaxy.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
February 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Take a moment out of the news cycle to marvel at this recently captured image of an Einstein ring, showing light from a distant galaxy **being bent by gravity** around a closer galaxy.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
I have one of those
January 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I have one of those
Better than a Tesla also (marginally).
January 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Better than a Tesla also (marginally).
Yes, onshore wind (and solar) can be very cost effective, including when combined with batteries to offer a 'firm' supply of electricity. The chart below is the latest estimates of the levelized costs of energy for solar and wind in US power markets, from Lazard.
www.lazard.com/research-ins...
www.lazard.com/research-ins...
January 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Yes, onshore wind (and solar) can be very cost effective, including when combined with batteries to offer a 'firm' supply of electricity. The chart below is the latest estimates of the levelized costs of energy for solar and wind in US power markets, from Lazard.
www.lazard.com/research-ins...
www.lazard.com/research-ins...
Storm Éowyn is making its way to Ireland and the UK bringing some of the strongest winds in decades. You can see the storm interacting with the UK's fleet of offshore wind farms (second only to China) on this beautiful visualisation from @robhawkes.bsky.social.
renewables-map.robinhawkes.com
renewables-map.robinhawkes.com
January 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Storm Éowyn is making its way to Ireland and the UK bringing some of the strongest winds in decades. You can see the storm interacting with the UK's fleet of offshore wind farms (second only to China) on this beautiful visualisation from @robhawkes.bsky.social.
renewables-map.robinhawkes.com
renewables-map.robinhawkes.com
Solar power beats coal for the first time in Europe, a new milestone!
Last year, solar generated 11% of Europe's electricity, surpassing coal generation at 10%. And that trend will only continue.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Last year, solar generated 11% of Europe's electricity, surpassing coal generation at 10%. And that trend will only continue.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
January 23, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Solar power beats coal for the first time in Europe, a new milestone!
Last year, solar generated 11% of Europe's electricity, surpassing coal generation at 10%. And that trend will only continue.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Last year, solar generated 11% of Europe's electricity, surpassing coal generation at 10%. And that trend will only continue.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Nothing new or surprising here, sadly, but an important reminder nonetheless of the scale of the work needed to cut our emissions to reduce impacts from a warming atmosphere.
'Rise in carbon dioxide off track for limiting global warming to 1.5°C'
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
'Rise in carbon dioxide off track for limiting global warming to 1.5°C'
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
January 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Nothing new or surprising here, sadly, but an important reminder nonetheless of the scale of the work needed to cut our emissions to reduce impacts from a warming atmosphere.
'Rise in carbon dioxide off track for limiting global warming to 1.5°C'
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
'Rise in carbon dioxide off track for limiting global warming to 1.5°C'
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
2024 was the hottest year on record and the first to breach 1.5C.
“Honestly, I am running out of metaphors to explain the warming we are seeing”
www.ft.com/content/fd91...
“Honestly, I am running out of metaphors to explain the warming we are seeing”
www.ft.com/content/fd91...
January 10, 2025 at 6:31 AM
2024 was the hottest year on record and the first to breach 1.5C.
“Honestly, I am running out of metaphors to explain the warming we are seeing”
www.ft.com/content/fd91...
“Honestly, I am running out of metaphors to explain the warming we are seeing”
www.ft.com/content/fd91...
The article is referring to this book. I got it out of the library last week out of curiosity. Couldn't get past the first few pages. Sure, we've come from a place of energy additions, but the past does not have to guide the future. We can choose.
January 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The article is referring to this book. I got it out of the library last week out of curiosity. Couldn't get past the first few pages. Sure, we've come from a place of energy additions, but the past does not have to guide the future. We can choose.
Truthful, but brutal.
January 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Truthful, but brutal.
How does this work: Tesla sees a first ever annual fall in deliveries and yet its stock value increases.
www.ft.com/content/aef0...
www.ft.com/content/aef0...
January 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
How does this work: Tesla sees a first ever annual fall in deliveries and yet its stock value increases.
www.ft.com/content/aef0...
www.ft.com/content/aef0...
An article in @theguardian.com headlines on the irony of climate change driven sea level rise impacting on major oil ports, but the scientific report it links to paints a future that is almost impossible to comprehend.
Article: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Report: iccinet.org/statecryo24/
Article: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Report: iccinet.org/statecryo24/
January 4, 2025 at 8:44 AM
An article in @theguardian.com headlines on the irony of climate change driven sea level rise impacting on major oil ports, but the scientific report it links to paints a future that is almost impossible to comprehend.
Article: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Report: iccinet.org/statecryo24/
Article: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Report: iccinet.org/statecryo24/
A fifth of all cars sold in the UK last year were fully electric, a new record.
“With more cheaper electric models coming to market this trend only looks set to grow, reducing costs for motorists and helping achieve net zero at the same time.”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
“With more cheaper electric models coming to market this trend only looks set to grow, reducing costs for motorists and helping achieve net zero at the same time.”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
January 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
A fifth of all cars sold in the UK last year were fully electric, a new record.
“With more cheaper electric models coming to market this trend only looks set to grow, reducing costs for motorists and helping achieve net zero at the same time.”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
“With more cheaper electric models coming to market this trend only looks set to grow, reducing costs for motorists and helping achieve net zero at the same time.”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
That's more than just a fall - that's stopped dead in its tracks.
January 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
That's more than just a fall - that's stopped dead in its tracks.
Active funds continue to fall out of favour. What does this mean for responsible investment? My personal experience is that active funds are the best choice and are often the only choice in some markets.
www.ft.com/content/80d3...
www.ft.com/content/80d3...
December 31, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Active funds continue to fall out of favour. What does this mean for responsible investment? My personal experience is that active funds are the best choice and are often the only choice in some markets.
www.ft.com/content/80d3...
www.ft.com/content/80d3...
Beautiful skies over the Fife coast today.
December 28, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Beautiful skies over the Fife coast today.