Thank you @enbw-ag.bsky.social Energie Baden-Württemberg, for giving us a view of what @greatbritishenergy.bsky.social might look like in 10 years' time. I left with enthusiasm and confidence that we are on the right path - along with a few nuggets of brilliant, innovative ideas and advice as well 👇

Great piece in the @theobserveruk.bsky.social It really fascinates me that the cost of inaction to prevent the worst of the climate crisis is never really covered in our debates on this. According to this piece; Cost of action = 1% GDP, cost of inaction between 5-20% observer.co.uk/news/busines...

The debate on investments into our #energytransition is often misinformed by simple slogans like 'we can't afford net-zero'. I believe the opposite... 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. My thought through arguments are in this piece 👇 observer.co.uk/news/opinion...

Very well researched piece by UCL - Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010. The only answers to better energy security and overall lower energy costs are more wind power and renewables - implemented in a way that allows for a just transition. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I went to a Leeds comp school in the 70s/80s and experienced #racism and #homophobia daily. I was so happy about the progress we made and the much happier country I lived in - until a recent return to the bad old days. Thanks @wesstreeting.bsky.social for calling this out. youtu.be/Yo2-3eertHY?...

At last the Impact of Brexit is being called out “When we left the European Union we left the Dublin Convention & that means where as before we could have returned people to the continent, back to the first safe country they arrived in, that doesn’t exist anymore” Wes Streeting

Thrilled to be back in #Hull discussing local supply chain opportunities in #renewableenergy. The Humber's potential is immense! Engaged with Mayor Luke Campbell & Simon Green of Humber Freeport. Looking forward to @greatbritishenergy.bsky.social helping engineer more new green energy in the UK!

We are making incredible progress on driving the #energytransition although you wouldn't think so from the increasingly polarised debate. My latest thoughts on this topic in this @vocluk.bsky.social vlog 👇 If you want to join the conversation contact: www.vocl.uk/contact/ youtu.be/1jCtRVhjyQo?...

This is a very powerful read - if you want to hear what it feels like to live on our UK streets right now. As Alex @sturdyalex.bsky.social says, we hear daily about the 'legitimate concerns' of people against less represented groups, but rarely hear this bestforbritain.substack.com/p/my-place-o...

NOTHING will prepare you for this 45-second story arc. From "I'm just doing this because I love the flag, it's totally grassroots, and I'm not part of anything political"... to who actually gave him the flags the night before. Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.

Nice little and important fact check on the truth about claims made against 'Windmills'. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Well done to the MPs from Labour and Libdems who have spoken up about this act - of what would be economic vandalism from Reform. It's a shame that our media isn't challenging this more, but let's make sure we challenge and have a more balanced debate here. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

There are numerous article, that in my view misrepresent the argument of being able to afford the transition to #cleanpower, so here some thoughts to help balance that 👇 juergenmaier.co.uk/cleanpower/

Exactly this 👇 No 'saving' at all, and instead you end up with councils run by people not representative of the communities they serve, with the obvious outcome of not serving those communities well. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Feeling very #European in #Manchester this evening at this reception for #EU Ambassadors - visiting to foster links at cultural, citizen, and political level. It seems that slowly we will edge back to the things we took for granted and now miss because we are all European and have lots in common.

Congratulations Dan McGrail! Very much looking forward to working with you as we create and scale the publicly owned @greatbritishenergy.bsky.social company, and all the jobs and clean power we will help generate 👇

It has been great to be back in #Aberdeen this week for our second #GreatBritishEnergy board meeting. Great to learn about the many supply chain companies growing into clean power growth technologies, and also to hear about the challenges we need to help unlock many more such opportunities.

At #RUKGOW25 today, and as SOS, Ed Miliband said in his speech today, this industry has in 15 years gone from being in the margins, to being in the mainstream of UK industrial and economic policy. 32,000 people now work in UKs offshore wind sector alone and this is set to grow rapidly.

Explaining why #energy prices are high and how clean power will bring them down can't be done in a soundbite. Thanks @Bylines.scot for this podcast and write up. bylines.scot/environment/...

Today's agreement with the #EU is not a betrayal as our ever more headline hungry media is reporting, but level headed economic sense. Above all, it resets vital relations with our key trading and security partner - much needed in this evolving global landscape. Congratulations to #UK and EU.

10 years ago, I proudly joined the #LGBT+ community in #Slovenia at #Pride. Now, Slovenia surpasses the #UK in #LGBT+ rights 👇 It's time to reignite our spirit of the '80s and fight back. It will take time, but we will win again. rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org/view-by-coun... 🌈 #EqualityMatters

Exciting - Our journey to becoming a publicly owned #cleanpower company truly start today! We will embrace the responsibility that comes with this to accelerate clean power generation and boosting economic growth and jobs in our key coastal industrial regions.

We packed a lot into this podcast and it really was enjoyable to be able to be positive about 'the opportunity of our lifetime' as we deploy our new, more ambitious #cleanpower strategy - especially with all the negativity and divisive gotcha-driven headlines in our media 👇 youtu.be/M1MH07UOyeg?...

This didn’t age well—just 4 hours, in fact, but the #Telegraph has never missed a moment of #German Schadenfreude, even when totally ill-informed.

Congratulations to all who won seats in the #localelections. Let's engage in democratic debate and not be silenced as this worrying speech suggested 👇 I will certainly remain committed to #diversity and our #greeneconomy 🌿. #speakup #dontbesilenced www.itv.com/news/tyne-te...

To support investors in this difficult global trading climate, I am delighted that today, the Prime Minister is bringing forward an initial £300 million investment ahead of the Spending Review through #GreatBritishEnergy. More 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/juerge...

This is a good read, especially as there is so much misinformation about energy costs, and as seems the norm these days, those implicit in creating this problem seem to be getting the louder voice. Good therefore, to read this more balanced view 👇 www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Great to join this panel on making the energy transition work for all - thanks @juergenmaier.co.uk for the invitation! #energy #climate #politics #Sustainability

Another positive step forward announced by the Crown Estate in advancing the floating offshore wind market in the Celtic Sea. #Wales and the South West will reap the benefits of economic growth and thousands of jobs. www.offshorewind.biz/2025/04/07/c...

Happy sunny Friday, a great day to generate #solar renewable power (>20% of #UK power being generated by solar today), and hence it makes sense to generate much more for our schools and hospitals. 👇 youtu.be/EHQ4j8bA3DU?...

My reflection on the incredible #Anthropy25 conference held at the @edenproject.bsky.social - a fantastic gathering of leaders determined to drive inclusive and sustainable progress for our economy. In summary; progressive #leadership is the way forward! youtu.be/wcMEfIYyXt0?...

Happy #renewable energy Saturday, love a bright and windy day.

It's a shame this has to feel like a fight, but sadly it does. We certainly are up for it though, because it's the right thing to do for jobs, economic growth, energy security, energy costs, for our planet and for future generations. #GreatBritishEnergy #NetZero www.theguardian.com/environment/...

#GreatBritishEnergy's first major investment today - a roll out of roof top clean solar power on our schools and hospitals. Energy savings of £400m from these installations will be reinvested back into education and healthcare, so a tremendous community investment. www.gbe.gov.uk/blog/great-b...

A very exciting moment for #GreatBritishEnergy today, as our Board starts the journey of building the UK's national clean power energy company, investing in and operating exciting energy projects like floating offshore wind. More in this piece 👇 www.agcc.co.uk/news-article...

@vocluk.bsky.social is a movement for progressive business leaders, and no better time for it! If you are supportive of driving progressive change, and want your business to improve societal impact through that, do join this event, by signing up on this link 👇 www.vocl.uk/register-for...

Here's how to do it. Thank you @primeministeruk.bsky.social! #StandwithUkraine youtu.be/sY01i-aEvTc?...

I'd be interested to understand from those following the USA lead on this, how it helps their ability to hire the best talent. I will stay true to seeing #inclusion #DEI, not just as the right thing to do, but as a way to drive the best performance and outcomes. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Welcome on board to #GreatBritishEnergy Dan McGrail, very much looking forward to working with you, as we drive forward the #energytransition with all the great clean power, great jobs and prosperity that will create. Full press release here: www.gov.uk/government/n...

It was a pleasure to represent the UK and #GreatBritishEnergy at the Oslo Energy Forum this week. A takeaway for me: #Norwegian energy companies and investors think we in the #UK are managing the #energytransition better than we in the UK believe we are. They also appreciate our leadership.

Just re-reading this 👇 and it is very applicable as #GreatBritishEnergy is getting pushed harder for quick fixes. Whilst I know that we need some early quick wins, we will not be blown off course to help deliver #cleanpower2030 and beyond in a strategic, responsible and long-term way.

I'm delighted to announce an important milestone for #GreatBritishEnergy, as we bring together an expert board to rapidly scale up the company and get to work in delivering our UK-wide clean energy revolution 👇 www.gov.uk/government/n...

This is the colleague that the likes of Cleverly, Badenoch & Jenrick are refusing to defend...

In my previous post here, I said that I'd give some more thought to how we in business can be more positive in response to populist messaging. Here is my thinking 👇 Comments very much welcome. www.vocl.uk/progressive-...

This is truly positive news to start the new year. 58% of energy generated from renewable sources in 2024. We now truly have the wind behind us to keep accelerating the pace and trend 😀 Looking forward to working with many of you on doing just that! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

As 2024 comes to a close, a couple of reflections: Another year in which political populists globally gained power and influence v. progressive centrists. How to respond to this in a positive rather than defeatist way, is something I will be reflecting on lots during 2025. 1/5

Fascinating discussions with Greg Jackson of @octopus.energy today. They are showing how flexible, agile energy pricing is bringing energy costs down, enabled by more renewable energy generation. #GBE plans to enable more of that and help make energy bills more predictable and lower.

#PenyCymoedd Wind Farm is the largest onshore wind farm in England and Wales, with 76 turbines that can power 15% of homes in Wales with renewable electricity. Fantastic to discuss with @Vattenfall opportunities for expanding projects like this and the value created for local communities.

Nice to be back in #Aberdeenshire. As I've been saying for some time, the #EnergyTransition is creating very significant opportunity for UK's ports and key coastal regions. Fantastic to see those opportunities first hand at #Peterhead and #Fraserburgh Ports today.

My speech at #OneNorth #Hull conference today; "We can see the re-industrialisation happen in the #Humber and other key coastal hubs" "We now have the opportunity to accelerate, totally decarbonise our energy system, electrify our economy and create 1000s of well paid jobs for our communities"