Juliet Phillips
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.
- Today, @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social launches our report w @e3g.bsky.social, @ember-energy.org & @ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social lifting the lid on how 32 electricity transmission system operators are helping - or hindering - the European energy transition 👇 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/05/13/h...
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View full threadMore 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.
- We've been meme'd
- A lack of long-term vision is hampering progress. TSOs are often obliged to use outdated national energy plans to prepare for the future. These do not reflect growth in renewables, & can hold back investment & foresight needed to integrate renewables and storage.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- Excellent analysis @eciu.net warns Reform's assault on clean energy in Lincolnshire risks £1bn for the local economy & 12000 jobs 🤯 Tice: “We will attack, we will hinder, we will delay, we will obstruct, we will put up every hurdle... So give up and go away.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
- Representatives of the Humber's renewable industry have issued a plea to the new mayor to "come & talk to us & understand us." "When Jenkyns bandies slogans like 'net zero madness', it's important to remember it isn't just about net zero, it's about energy independence." www.bbc.com/news/article...
