It is putting it mildly to describe these people as a death cult.

People & businesses are ready to ditch fossil fuel—but there’s a catch. Long grid connection queues are keeping over €100B in clean energy projects across Europe. Listen to @taraconnolly.bsky.social dive deep on what Distribution System Operators can do better. xenetwork.org/ets/episodes...

There's roughly as much capacity languishing in distribution grid connection queues as the *entire* grid capacity in 8 European countries.

Transition Show@transitionshow.bsky.social · last mo.

In Ep. 279, @taraconnolly.bsky.social of Beyond Fossil Fuels explains why so many wind, solar and battery projects are backed up in queues waiting to connect to European *distribution* grids, and what can be done to get those projects built and connected. xenetwork.org/ets/episodes...

In Ep. 279, @taraconnolly.bsky.social of Beyond Fossil Fuels explains why so many wind, solar and battery projects are backed up in queues waiting to connect to European *distribution* grids, and what can be done to get those projects built and connected. xenetwork.org/ets/episodes...

[Episode #279] – Debottlenecking Europe’s Grid | The Energy Transition Show

Why is so much wind, solar and battery capacity stuck in connection queues across Europe’s distribution grids?

xenetwork.org

I got the chance to talk to @chrisnelder.bsky.social about how Europe needs to pay far more attention to what's happening in its distribution grids. The full report is here: beyondfossilfuels.org/2026/06/02/g... Listen below and get in touch if you want to work together on this!

Grid Expectations: The distribution backlog stalling Europe’s energy transition

A new report by AFRY, and commissioned by Beyond Fossil Fuels, reveals that 375 GW of renewable projects and 455 GW of battery storage projects—worth over €100 billion—are currently stuck in local dis...

beyondfossilfuels.org

Transition Show@transitionshow.bsky.social · last mo.

In Ep. 279, @taraconnolly.bsky.social of Beyond Fossil Fuels explains why so many wind, solar and battery projects are backed up in queues waiting to connect to European *distribution* grids, and what can be done to get those projects built and connected. xenetwork.org/ets/episodes...

Our new report reveals €100bn of renewables and battery projects are stuck in distribution grids in just 8 EU countries. And that's a conservative estimate. This issue needs a lot more attention from decision-makers. Communities are struggling to get connected beyondfossilfuels.org/wp-content/u...

Our new report reveals €100bn of renewables and battery projects are stuck in distribution grids in just 8 EU countries. And that's a conservative estimate. This issue needs a lot more attention from decision-makers. Communities are struggling to get connected beyondfossilfuels.org/wp-content/u...

“Seeking alternative gas suppliers is a distraction from the real solutions. Only by ramping up investments in homegrown renewable energy & energy savings can Europe get off the fossil fuel rollercoaster & get electricity prices under control” @taraconnolly.bsky.social @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social

The European Correspondent@eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The real story: Europe is still too exposed to fossil-fuel shocks — and stronger grids plus more renewables remain its best shield. Read the full piece by Eliška Volencová, Stefano Cisternino and Olaya Argüeso Pérez on our website: buff.ly/jqT8Cpq

Netanyahu Calls Iran Strikes Necessary To Prevent War He Just Started

Anyone have a best-practice guide to fossil fuel subsidy definitions? It seems EU Member States still don't have a fully agreed definition.

🇪🇺 has swapped one risky energy dependency for another by trading Russian fossil gas for US LNG, locking itself into a geopolitical trap. The solution? Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the EU electricity mix in 2025, says @taraconnolly.bsky.social www.brusselstimes.com/promoted/194...

This really is the lesson that Europe refuses to learn. 2014 (RU invades Crimea): EU sets pathetically 2030 low renewables and energy savings targets. 2024 (RU invades UKR again): EU pivots to US gas 2026 (US threatens EU): EU pivots to Qatari gas 🤦‍♀️ www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...

EU will seek to cut US energy reliance after Trump’s Greenland threats

The bloc’s energy chief said U.S. president’s threats were a “wake-up call” to find new sources of gas.

politico.eu

I'm not entirely sure why ENTSO-E thinks we don't need major changes in the upcoming grids package, especially after reading this @auroraer.bsky.social research published last Friday. One key finding: grid congestion has risen 26% over the last 4 years. cms-production.auroraer.com/wp-content/u...

Europeans are waking up this morning to find the new US National Security Strategy (quietly) released. And what it has to say on Europe could not be clearer. On the „stark prospect of civilizations erasure“ for example. 👇

Lol, Zillow tried to rate the climate risks facing individual properties. The real estate industry *hated* it, precisely because it worked -- it made selling risky properties more difficult. So they rebelled & Zillow caved. Don't look up!

Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From Home Listings

nytimes.com

I have to keep reminding myself this is a Labour government. What an incredible disappointment.

Natalie Jones@nataliejones.bsky.social · 9mo ago

The BBC is reporting that today the UK government will announce that restrictions on new oil and gas licenses will be relaxed. Specifically, exploration that extends existing fields ("tie-backs") will be allowed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Calling all civil society contacts 📣 The Belgian government has just slashed funding for NGOs. While climate NGOs are affected, those working on human rights and conflict are being severely impacted. If you have contacts to potential funders, please get in touch so I can pass them on. Thanks!

Calling all civil society contacts 📣 The Belgian government has just slashed funding for NGOs. While climate NGOs are affected, those working on human rights and conflict are being severely impacted. If you have contacts to potential funders, please get in touch so I can pass them on. Thanks!

Good morning! A reminder that the deadline for this is coming up. If you don't feel you fully fit the criteria, don't hesitate to get in touch. We are open to suggestions :)

Tara Connolly@taraconnolly.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Calling all researchers and communications agencies! Beyond Fossil Fuels has two exciting tenders out to help us shine a light on the role of Distribution System Operators in the energy transition 🕵‍♀️ ☀️ The deadline for submissions is 29 November ⌛ beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...

We're witnessing a wealth transfer from households to energy companies in Europe through a little known subsidy - capacity markets. It's up to the Commission and national governments to get a grip on these mechanisms that cost EUR11bn in 2024 alone. www.acer.europa.eu/sites/defaul...

Beyond Fossil Fuels@beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 9mo ago

“Europe is becoming the wild west of capacity markets,” says Tara Connolly in new @euractiv.com. “Consumers will end up footing the bill for these fossil fuel subsidies while Europe’s energy giants stand to make millions.” www.euractiv.com/news/analysi...

Calling all researchers and communications agencies! Beyond Fossil Fuels has two exciting tenders out to help us shine a light on the role of Distribution System Operators in the energy transition 🕵‍♀️ ☀️ The deadline for submissions is 29 November ⌛ beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...

Calling all researchers and communications agencies! Beyond Fossil Fuels has two exciting tenders out to help us shine a light on the role of Distribution System Operators in the energy transition 🕵‍♀️ ☀️ The deadline for submissions is 29 November ⌛ beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...

Wow - this is a good one. In most regions, power grid system costs are the worst in the fossil-fuel-explosion scenario - in Europe and China, it's cheapest in the 'net zero' scenario > grid costs are way lower than costs saved on fuel purchasing!!

It is *obscene* that that beast wearing the skin of a man called Elon Musk was just awarded a trillion dollar pay-package after he personally signed the death warrant of hundreds of thousands of innocents earlier this year.

Atul Gawande@agawande.bsky.social · 9mo ago

I helped make a film, out this week, called “Rovina’s Choice,” about the deaths this man without conscience or accountability has caused — already 600,000, ⅔ of them children.

40% of UK food price inflation is being driven by climate factors. What was that you were saying about "abundance" again? www.ft.com/content/ced8...

Five staples fuelling UK food inflation as climate risks rise, study finds

Findings challenge narrative that food price growth is being driven by higher taxes and wage costs

ft.com

Absolutely no surprise that the Irish media gifted this much space to Collison, who already has significant influence over Irish politics. But we really should be asking ourselves why they think he's more deserving of this article than anyone else. www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

John Collison of Stripe: Ireland is going backwards. Here’s how to get it moving

The Stripe co-founder looks at how the State can get out of the government-by-agency corner into which it has painted itself

irishtimes.com

Good morning from Gare du Midi in Brussels! I'm railing and sailing to Dublin today and thought I would bring you along with me. The journey will be 1) the Eurostar to London 2) a train to Holyhead with a change in Chester and 3) a ferry to Dublin. Crossing my fingers it goes smoothly🤞🏻

My fantastic colleague @julietphillips.bsky.social has co-written a briefing with @bramclaeys.bsky.social of @regassistproj.bsky.social on how to improve Europe's grid governance. A quick summary with links below 👇

Beyond Fossil Fuels@beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Electricity grid upgrades are central to Europe's future energy security and competitiveness. To achieve this, it needs to: 1️⃣ Give national regulators a statutory mandate for the energy transition. 2️⃣ Create independent system operators and planners (ISOPs) to oversee grid planning in the public 🧵1/5