Nicole Watson

In this week's newsletter:

A new podcast with @guynewey.bsky.social @energysyscat.bsky.social.

New research on flexibility in the GB power system.

Join our webinar on May 6 on understanding global energy technology supply chains.

Plus jobs, events and funding.
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UK electricity was the cleanest ever in 2024, with emissions per unit falling by more than two-thirds in a decade

Highlights:
🏭end of coal power after 142yrs
🔥fossil fuels at record-low 29% share
🌄renewables at record-high 45%

www.carbonbrief.org/...
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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/...
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Clean Power 2030 Action Plan This action plan sets out a pathway to a clean power system by 2030.

Pdf here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Government sets out plan for new era of clean electricity Government delivers on the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change to build an energy system that can bring down bills for households and businesses for good.

Great to see the publication of the government's Clean Power Action Plan. At NESO, we're pleased to see that our independent advice has formed such an integral part of the plan www.gov.uk/government/n...

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Great opportunity for academics to hear about working with Parliament as a researcher - webinar 17th December

events.teams.microsoft.com/event/db839d...

I've been rubbish with social media throughout most of this year, but should probably mention that I left the Commons Library back in March to join the new Whole Energy Policy team at the National Energy System Operator (NESO) ✨ it's an exciting time to be part of a new org working on cool things! 👀

Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill 2023-24: Second Reading The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill 2023-24 was introduced in the House of Commons on 8 November 2023. It is scheduled for its Commons Second Reading stage on 8 January 2024.

In advance of the second reading of the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill, my Commons Library colleague has put together a briefing on the Bill: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...

Cool job opportunity for academics!🚨 POST are recruiting 8 new 'thematic research leads' in a range of disciplines for 2024-26. TRLs spend 3 days/week in Parliament to facilitate knowledge exchange & enhance the use of research evidence and expertise. Find out more: www.parliament.uk/get-involved...

Help with energy efficiency, heating and renewable energy in homes - House of Commons Library This Commons Library briefing outlines what support is available for energy efficiency, heating and renewable energy in homes.

Thank you - yes, please do share! Agree ECO4 is useful, we wanted to keep this focused on just financial help, we have a separate briefing on grants/funding for energy efficiency measures and renewables, which mentions ECO (although this needs an update!) commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...

Help with energy bills - House of Commons Library This Library briefing sets out financial and practical help for constituents with domestic energy bills. It covers universal government support schemes, targeted schemes, and provides information on p...

As the weather is getting colder, our team at HoC Library has updated our briefing on getting financial help with energy bills. This covers universal and targeted schemes, as well as practical advice and links to useful information commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...

Definitely could have gone better 😅

Reminds me of having to explain the spot market to my parents' neighbours!

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has launched a new inquiry looking at the process of billing customers for their gas and electricity. It will "examine whether the rules on charging for energy are fair for all".

Call for evidence (open until 2 Feb 2024): bit.ly/3GfR4B4
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The UK govt held a roundtable on climate mis- and disinformation, chaired by UK chief scientist Angela McLean

The key points include:

"UK media…continues to give voice to unscientific views on issues such as heat pumps"

www.gov.uk/government/p...

HT @timosbornclim.bsky.social

Thanks for the e n e r g y s k y PSAs, I was trying to figure out how things work over here! 😊 (Deleted and reposted as I realise I might have messed up your test)

COP28 - House of Commons Library COP28 will take place from 30 November to 12 December in Dubai. Read our research to find out more about climate change, the environment and net zero.

Ahead of COP28, Commons Library has produced quite a few briefing papers covering all things climate and Net Zero
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/cop28/

(also using this post as a test - if I type EnergySky and GreenSky will this show up in those feeds?)

I've not had a proper look at it yet, but Energy Systems Catapult have put together an intro guide in collaboration with Cornwall Insight - could be a good one! es.catapult.org.uk/guide/the-gb...

New briefing from our team on the UK's policies and progress towards Net Zero

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is receiving evidence tomorrow for their inquiry "a flexible grid for the future". This will focus on market and retail reforms needed to support flexibility and DSR, plus digitalisation & local energy

Details 👉 committees.parliament.uk/event/19588/...

Trying to figure out how Bluesky works but nice to see lots of familiar faces from Twitter (still feels weird to call it X!) 👋