Two technologies that competed for the future of heating and transport. The race is over. In 2025, 19m heat pumps were sold globally. Hydrogen-ready boilers: 237 units. The picture in transport is identical. 21m electric vehicles were sold last year. Hydrogen fuel cell cars: roughly 10,000 units.

The UK's housing is among the least energy-efficient in Europe. This means it costs more to heat our homes that it needs to and we're wasting money on extra gas and electricity instead of spending it on the things that truly matter. www.ft.com/content/fce6...

“If the UK wants to compete for clean industry and investment, electricity prices must come down,” said Laith Whitwham of E3G. “Moving legacy policy costs into general taxation is a fast, fiscally sound fix.” Coverage of our letter to the Chancellor: www.energylivenews.com/2025/05/14/c...

Today a coalition of 17 businesses, investors, trade bodies & climate orgs wrote to the Chancellor urging the UK gov to remove policy costs from #electricity bills. The public letter 👇 is a bold show of support across the board from 'green' groups to the private sector. www.e3g.org/news/cut-ele...

As Labour moves to rescue British #Steel, debate over the UK’s industrial future heats up. E3G’s @laithw.bsky.social says it’s not decarbonisation to blame, but the lack of a coherent industrial strategy. Read the full piece in @politico.eu here👇 www.politico.eu/article/keir...

A Starling murmuration, thousands of birds moving as one. A moment of wonder, a feeling of connection. What does it make you feel? #ThoughtfulThursday 💌

E3G's has just published new research on the cost of hydrogen for home heating and, unsurprisingly, it is not an attractive proposition - unless you own a gas network... Fantastic research into the cold, hard numbers from @chrisgalpin.bsky.social, with a thread well worth checking out.

Is 2025 the end of the road for hydrogen boilers? I certainly hope so. My new briefing today looks at hydrogen heating - and why Labour needs to rule it out ASAP if they want to keep energy bills down. 🧵 www.e3g.org/publications... 🔌💡

A reminder that the only way for Europe to reduce exposure to volatile fossil gas prices is to significantly reduce gas consumption.

Countless renters have similar stories. Appalling landlords think it is Okay to let homes in these conditions. In one story, Brighton City Council was contacted but did nothing; resource is the problem. We should levy ~£125 / property to fund local enforcement. 1/5 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Given the media circus around nuclear & CCS, this is a timely analysis from BNEF that new wind & solar are already undercutting new fossil plants in almost every market globally. Cost of clean technologies are expected to fall further by 2-11% this year💰 about.bnef.com/blog/global-...

UK heat pump sales increased 63% last year and 15% more people completed a recognised heat pump training qualification! This is great news in a sector which has taken a while to get going. 1/4 www.heatpumps.org.uk/record-year-...

In this article the 'offshore energy' association @oeuk.bsky.social say CCS 'is the only way to protect heavy industrial activity and the jobs they support in our industrial heartlands.' This is simply not true and plays off fears around job losses. Short thread...

NEW: Our research shows that biomass will not be needed to achieve clean power by 2030. Short thread on why this is significant. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

This would be exceptional stupidity by UK Labour government: * airport expansion ineffective for growth * damages climate, environment & health * highly divisive - could use political capital more productively * would require huge state subsidy when money's tight www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

This is an absolute magnus opus on the Labour Government's Clean Power Mission from @e3g.bsky.social Here's a run down of the key findings and recommendations, which have massive implications for where we take clean energy in the UK. 1/9 www.e3g.org/publications...

Tune in to hear E3G's Richard Smith set out how lessons from EU-North Africa energy cooperation can inform future cooperation on clean industry. 📅Wednesday 15 Jan, 09:30 CET, Online Register here👉 stichtingeuropeescentrum-435.webex.com/webappng/sit...

The next time someone tells you 'electric vehicles don't work in the cold', send them this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

After Starmer announcement on AI, sharing an illuminating read from @mliebreich.bsky.social Generative AI: The Power and the Glory 💻 🚀 Mostly talks power demand, but an early point on hype vs reality: Gen AI biz need $600B/yr to match chip orders from Nvidia etc... about.bnef.com/blog/liebrei...

It's really exciting to share FOUR new roles in my team at @e3g.bsky.social as we expand our work on industrial transition throughout 2025! They're in our Clean Economy team, which influences countries' industrial and trade policies to shift economic production to a 1.5 °C pathway. The roles:

NEW ANALYSIS - Right-leaning UK newspapers have tried very hard to discredit Ed Miliband this year. Since the election, there have been roughly two editorials a week in the Sun, the Daily Mail and others attacking him due to his support for net-zero policies. ➡️ buff.ly/4h3rpN3

Amazing to see how suddenly Republicans and conservatives are keen on hiring more government employees (firefighters!), having higher government budgets, and investing more in infrastructure. Surprise!

Nice piece articulating the crazy market power of gas plants demanding prices *40 times* the official estimated running cost. Ofgem must take action to limit excess profits; & in the long run, gas shld be moved outside the wholesale market into a back-up reserve. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

📣 New job alert! @e3g.bsky.social is looking for a Policy Advisor to work on steel decarbonisation in 🇪🇺 and beyond. They'll campaign on steel decarb and co-convene the European Fossil Free Steel Network. 📆 Deadline: 28th Jan 🌎 Berlin 🤑 €45,000–€50,450pa Apply now 👉 e3g.bamboohr.com/careers/201

Let’s make this a happy 2025 by being the first major nation to pass genuine science-led climate & nature legislation for real change. UK targets are old & ineffective👇 Key vote for the Climate & Nature Bill on Fri 24th Jan. Will your MP be there to vote for our future? #CANBill www.zerohour.uk

UK Gov has launched a new #Steel Council ahead of a sector strategy in Spring. The decisions of this Council will help to shape the sector for decades. But what are these decisions, and does today's announcement give us any clues about where the UK is heading? 🧵 1/14 www.gov.uk/government/n...

This is a terrible decision that will disrupt an iconic London skyline and release 1000’s of tonnes of CO2. The South Bank and National Theatre are rare treasures. Crowding them out with a dismal ‘slab’ for the sake of investment is cynical and misguided. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...

If all you want for Christmas is a new job... we're hiring! @e3g.bsky.social is looking for someone to work on trade & climate - an area that's really kicking off! 🚀 Position: Policy Advisor, Trade & Climate 🌐 Location: Brussels or London 📅 Deadline: Monday 13 Jan www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/40...

Trump’s tariffs will raise prices, harm workers & make it harder to solve global problems. Great piece from @americanprogress.bsky.social's @mwilli.bsky.social on the folly and failure of Trump's approach to trade. 👇 a particularly amusing (read: sad) para www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...

Deep dive: How the UK plans to reach clean power by 2030 With my colleague Molly I've dug deep into the govt's 136-page action plan for decarbonising the grid by 2030 If achieved, it'd see offshore wind become backbone of power sector – in just 6yrs www.carbonbrief.org/... 1/2

The queue for grid connections currently means new energy projects can wait over 10 YEARS for a connection. So it's great news that Gov's 'Clean Power 2030 Action Plan' will change the rules to remove stalling projects and make way for shovel-ready ones!

Water companies pollute our water while paying out millions in bonuses & dividends. Apparently this attracts talent but Thames Water has seen a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the 6 months to Sep and it's billpayers being called on to get us out of this mess... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The ZEV mandate is working! This Nov 1 in 4 🇬🇧 car sales were electric. Ahead of 22% EV mandate and overtaking 🇪🇺 Year-to-date sales lag a little (18.7%), but we're driving in the right direction and a u-turn now will simply send the wrong signal to the market. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

I'm joining the TUC next week to discuss how Labour's Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy can succeed in ushering in a new era of clean industry. This isn't just about emissions and growth; it's about creating tangible benefits to workers and local communities. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-we-ne...

Leaky homes are bad for the planet and hammer household energy bills. Sadly, we haven't seen the policies or investment needed to fix things. In this piece by E3G's @jamesdyson.bsky.social, we call for a Warm Homes Agency to coordinate and accelerate change. Read why we think an Agency is needed:

Amidst a doom and gloom media landscape, familiar inaction from governments, and a seemingly endless limit to the destructive power of an extractive economy... ...there are good news stories! The transition away from fossil fuels is inevitable. www.current-news.co.uk/fossil-fuel-...

This may not be a bad call. Gov is developing an Industrial Strategy at lightning speed, alongside a multi-year CSR, Trade Strat & Industrial Decarb Strat. Pushing ahead too quickly leaves too little time to course-correct, align policy, and really get things right. www.ft.com/content/edc2...

As the world decarbonises, the UK's clean power push offers a bonus for industries that have electrified and are able to sell cleaner products into growing green markets. But without lower energy prices and support for electrification, many UK firms won't be able to seize this massive opportunity.

Great quote in the @financialtimes.com from @e3g.bsky.social's @jamesdyson.bsky.social. Delayed requirements for non-gas heating in new homes mean 700,000 families must make these upgrades, passing on huge costs that could have been minimised during construction. www.ft.com/content/3a35...

The #AutumnBudget has £billions for carbon capture. I spoke to iNews about how this is good for industries like cement but a poor choice where we have other options. The risk is that we lock in fossil fuels for years to come... inews.co.uk/news/labours...

🔍Last week E3G's @laithwhitwham.bsky.social was featured in @thetimes.com discussing the UK's clean steel transition. He emphasises, "The UK is definitely playing catch-up," as the government pledges £2.5 billion for decarbonisation.🏗️🌱 Read the full article here 👇 www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...

💥 The starting gun has been fired on the creation of an #IndustrialStrategy! @e3g.bsky.social will be looking closely at the government's plans, making sure they do enough to kickstart a thriving clean economy that delivers for people across the UK.

#Steel is one of the 🌍' most polluting materials. Ironically it's absolutely critical to #NetZero... So we need to clean the sector up 🏭 Luckily, the switch to clean steel offers the UK's struggling sector a chance to be competitive again. Part of my interview with LBC:

“If the fracturing of our once stable climate doesn’t terrify you, then you don’t fully understand it.” And to me, THAT IS the scariest part, no one understands it and many DO NOT WANT to understand it either." r/collapse

Great piece in The Telegraph highlighting a crucial point: the future of UK industry lies in clean sectors like green steel 🌍🔧 They are the industries of the future and will help us revitalise our manufacturing sector... www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

Welcome steps forward on renters' rights today - huge congrats to the Renters' Reform Coalition, Generation Rent & others for tireless campaigning! The gov has said in parallel, it will consult on setting efficiency standards for 2030. E3G has set out thoughts here: www.e3g.org/publications...

It was always going to be hard for Labour to get more for Port Talbot, with the Tories leaving no long-term plan for UK steel. BUT, they now have the opportunity (and power) to set a long-term strategy to revitalise the sector. In @businessgreen.bsky.social: www.businessgreen.com/news/4358418...

🚨 Big News for Tata Steel’s Port Talbot steelworks! 🚨 After years of waiting, a deal is finally in place. But what’s in it? And more importantly, what isn’t? 👀 👇 A thread…

This is important stuff from @ippr.bsky.social - the govt's package to make work pay and give staff new rights at work is sensible and popular, including with people who run businesses. www.theguardian.com/politics/art...