Reposted by Conall HeussaffCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 20/05/2025NEW – Factcheck: Why expensive gas – not net-zero – is keeping UK electricity prices so high | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org w/ comment from @dharavyas.bsky.social Prof Robert Gross, Paul Drummond, Frank S. Aaskov Read here: buff.ly/DWsC3sZ 011364
Reposted by Conall HeussaffLeo Hickman @leohickman.carbonbrief.org · 15/05/2025Quite possibly the biggest climate story of the year (especially when we look back on this in a few years' time) For the first time on record, China's emissions are falling due to clean energy growth, not slow power demand... 11732293
Reposted by Conall HeussaffJustin Guay @guayjg.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Kind of mind blowing that Spain has the lowest ratio of grid to clean energy investment in Europe If you're looking for something to (constructively) blame post power outage under investment in a grid capable of managing a transition is it 👇 45913
Reposted by Conall HeussaffBruegel @bruegel.org · 02/05/2025⚖️ Policymakers need to allocate electricity system costs equitably based on four principles 🖋️ By @cheussaff.bsky.social @ejueng.bsky.social @tagliapietra.bsky.social and @gzachmann.bsky.social 🔗 Read the Policy Brief here: buff.ly/NYTxvCs #EconSkybuff.lyWho should be charged? Principles for fair allocation of electricity system costsThis Policy Brief sets out four principles for pricing electricity fairly 222
Reposted by Conall HeussaffBruegel @bruegel.org · 24/04/2025🔌 Who should be charged? Principles for fair allocation of electricity system costs ⚖️ In this Policy Brief, @cheussaff.bsky.social @ejueng.bsky.social @tagliapietra.bsky.social and @gzachmann.bsky.social set out four principles for fair pricing. 🔗 Read the paper here: buff.ly/NYTxvCs #EconSkybuff.lyWho should be charged? Principles for fair allocation of electricity system costsThis Policy Brief sets out four principles for pricing electricity fairly 033
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Thoroughly enjoyed speaking about mega electricity network investments on @bruegel.bsky.social's podcast, with @gzachmann.bsky.social & @rebeccawire.bsky.social. We talk investment targets vs. needs, the role of EU planning, and overcoming distributional challenges. www.bruegel.org/podcast/wire...bruegel.orgWired for the future: building Europe’s next-gen electricity gridHow smarter planning, better funding and political trust can supercharge the EU’s energy transition 154
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Europe: Weak on gas (and getting weaker), strong on electricity (and getting stronger). Source: www.acer.europa.eu/monitoring/M... 041
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Tracking European and US investments in clean tech is surely going to become even more interesting in coming years. Will US investments tick down, and EU catch up? 010
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 27/02/2025We've reached the point where deploying renewables alone isn't enough. Grids, storage, and demand flexibility must be equally prioritised to advance electricity decarbonisation. www.ft.com/content/7939...ft.comGreen energy gets switched off as power systems fail to keep upWind and solar generators stop production at rising rates as grids and battery storage lags 040
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Europe's short-term options for reducing electricity prices are all redistribution: shift between consumers, reduce taxation, or subsidise power. Until we structurally reduce costs, such trade-offs are inescapable. Thanks to @euractiv.com for the quotes below 👇 www.euractiv.com/section/eet/...euractiv.comEU's Clean Industry Deal faces race against time - EuractivPlan should break the link with gas to renew industry and speed green energy, experts say 110
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Dependence on expensive liquified natural gas (LNG) is part of the problem for European industry. Decarbonisation is not only about climate action. Reducing fossil fuel dependence means economic security and energy affordability, too. Thanks to DW for quoting me here: www.dw.com/en/is-german...dw.comIs Germany's industrial economic model in danger? – DW – 02/19/2025The German economy is a cause for great concern as voters go to the polls to elect a new government. Has the country miscalculated on its business model, where it gets energy, Chinese competition and ... 032
Reposted by Conall HeussaffGeorg Zachmann @gzachmann.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Here @iriepin.bsky.social, @nworbmot.bsky.social, V.Zavala, and I explore how hyperscale data centres can lower costs&emissions by transporting data instead of energy. Optimised data centre usage across time & location can ease grid expansion needs & stabilise prices. www.bruegel.org/first-glance...bruegel.orgHow data centres can chase renewable energy across EuropeHarnessing the flexibility offered by data centres depending on renewable energy availability could cut costs and emissions 0114
Reposted by Conall HeussaffBen McWilliams @bmcwilliams.bsky.social · 20/02/2025🆕 The EU needs to address its energy information problem. Information is not available at the level of granularity, reliability and consistency needed for informed decision-making. With @gzachmann.bsky.social @tagliapietra.bsky.social @bruegel.bsky.social 1/3 www.bruegel.org/policy-brief...bruegel.orgEurope’s energy information problemThis Policy Brief makes recommendations on how the European energy information problem can be addressed 1159
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 19/02/2025🚨 Exceptionally important paper. Accessible, accurate, and timely data is needed to make informed energy policy decisions. From my colleagues @bmcwilliams.bsky.social, @gzachmann.bsky.social, and @tagliapietra.bsky.social. www.bruegel.org/policy-brief...bruegel.orgEurope’s energy information problemThis Policy Brief makes recommendations on how the European energy information problem can be addressed 021
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 18/02/2025🚨 Europe needs massive investments in electricity grids—but money alone won’t be enough. Our new paper with @gzachmann.bsky.social for @bruegel.bsky.social discusses the bigger picture. Scroll on for our key points 🧵⬇️ 272
Reposted by Conall HeussaffTara Connolly @taraconnolly.bsky.social · 13/02/2025An eye-opening stat from the recent @bruegel.bsky.social report on European grids. The value of the French DSO's assets are over three times those of the French TSO 🤯 Great work by @cheussaff.bsky.social. www.bruegel.org/policy-brief... 0115
Reposted by Conall HeussaffAdrian Hiel @adrianhiel.bsky.social · 12/02/2025DYK #EnergySky? Germany has 873 mostly city-owned DSOs? Spain is next at 365 mostly private DSOs. Poland has 185 mostly public (national) DSOs. From a great report on EU grid investment by @cheussaff.bsky.social and @gzachmann.bsky.social at @bruegel.bsky.social www.bruegel.org/policy-brief... 1112
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 12/02/2025🆕 Policy Brief @bruegel.bsky.social with @gzachmann.bsky.social on upgrading Europe's grid. A few key messages: - big share of investment needs at distribution level - cost recovery of investments is as challenging as financing - EU funds should further accelerate cross border inter connections 1102
Reposted by Conall HeussaffJacob Edenhofer @jacobedenhofer.bsky.social · 28/01/2025The anti-climate backlash seems to be in full swing. The EU (and its member states) are poorly prepared because the EU ETS2, the linchpin of the Green Deal (in terms of emissions reduction potential), covers sectors (transport and buildings) with visible and www.politico.eu/article/lets...politico.euLet’s kill the Green Deal together, far-right leader urges EU’s conservativesJordan Bardella thinks he can convince the European People’s Party to suspend EU climate legislation. 42613
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 11/02/2025ETS 2 – carbon pricing for transport and buildings – is critical for EU climate policy, but it must be carefully managed to protect vulnerable citizens and maintain support for the transition. Glad to be quoted in Correctiv's reporting on this important issue: correctiv.org/en/europe/20...correctiv.orgEU states not prepared for new carbon pricingMember states are not adequately preparing for the CO2-pricing on heating fuels. MEP calls for "serious discussion" about social measures. 2219
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 04/02/2025ENTSO-E's Infrastructure Gaps Report for the TYNDP 2024 makes the strong case that for every euro invested in the electricity grid, nearly two euro will saved in system costs, in addition to GDP, employment and tax revenue gains. Can grids pay for themselves? www.entsoe.eu/outlooks/tyn... 020
Reposted by Conall HeussaffGeorg Zachmann @gzachmann.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Infrastructure Gaps Report by the European electricity system operators Sees regionally very differentiated add'l needs by 2030, eg: strong add: FR-UK & SWE-FIN limited add: ES-FR, CEE/SEE no add: POL-LIT; UA/MD eepublicdownloads.blob.core.windows.net/public-cdn-c... h/t @cheussaff.bsky.social 0136
Reposted by Conall HeussaffSimone Tagliapietra @tagliapietra.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Save the date 🗓️ How will the Clean Industrial Deal support EU industries? Ahead of the launch of the initiative in February, we will discuss this topical question with EVP Teresa Ribera on January 16 at 13:00-14:30 at @bruegel.bsky.social www.bruegel.org/event/clean-...bruegel.orgClean Industrial Deal: a conversation with EVP Teresa RiberaHow will the Clean Industrial Deal support EU industries? 0116
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Excellent list of European energy experts that I am humbled to be included on ⤵️ 010
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 11/12/2024I enjoyed moderating a great discussion today at the Ariadne project events in Brussels, on the sectoral transformations need to hit our ambitious 90% 2040 target, with @rpietzcker.bsky.social, Jozefien Vanbecelaere and @ctrasi.bsky.social. Indeed, I do love S-curves 051
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 11/12/2024The green transition implies less variable energy costs (less fossil fuel burn) and more fixed costs (the capital costs of renewables and the grid). Allocating these fixed costs fairly is a new challenge as they are mainly mediated through the state, not markets (see taxes and levies below). 030
Reposted by Conall HeussaffBruegel @bruegel.org · 10/12/2024🔋 How can Europe cut energy costs while maintaining competitiveness in its decarbonisation efforts? 🔗 Read @cheussaff.bsky.social's Policy brief: buff.ly/3ZliQoT #econsky 053
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 09/12/2024💡 Europe's energy challenge: 98% of natural gas is imported—much as LNG—costing 5x more than domestic US gas. This dependency drives high electricity prices, with fossil fuels still central to the power mix. To make energy affordable, Europe must decarbonise. Here's four ways to reduce prices: 🧵 11312
Reposted by Conall HeussaffBruegel @bruegel.org · 05/12/2024🔌 Energy prices are higher in the European Union than in most other industrialised economies, presenting a fundamental competitiveness challenge Read the latest Policy brief by @cheussaff.bsky.social here: buff.ly/3ZliQoT 041
Reposted by Conall HeussaffHannah Daly @hannahdaly.ie · 05/12/2024In my column today, I argue that a mission to electrify Ireland's industry, transport and buildings is the missing link in Ireland's energy strategy. www.irishtimes.com/environment/...irishtimes.comElectrification is Ireland’s missing climate linkElectrification is the bridge between Ireland’s renewable energy potential and its climate commitments 24813
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 05/12/2024My primer for @bruegel.bsky.social on why European energy costs are so high and what policymakers can do about it ⤵️ Short version: we are dependent on expensive fossil fuel imports. The answer? Decarbonising efficiently and maximising Europe's renewable resources. www.bruegel.org/policy-brief...bruegel.orgDecarbonising for competitiveness: four ways to reduce European energy pricesEnergy prices are higher in the European Union than in most other industrialised economies, presenting a fundamental competitiveness challenge 33221
Reposted by Conall HeussaffSimone Tagliapietra @tagliapietra.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Lowering energy prices will be a key element of the Clean Industrial Deal. But why does Europe have this problem? And what are the options to solve it? In this new paper, my colleague @cheussaff.bsky.social tells everything you always wanted to know about it www.bruegel.org/policy-brief...bruegel.orgDecarbonising for competitiveness: four ways to reduce European energy pricesEnergy prices are higher in the European Union than in most other industrialised economies, presenting a fundamental competitiveness challenge 094
Reposted by Conall HeussaffTom Lewis @handle.invalid · 05/12/2024Many very interesting ideas in @cheussaff.bsky.social's latest report on energy prices, but this caught my eye the most. Having an alternative and independent EU energy system model, to assess cross-border needs and how to coordinate investment and share resources. www.bruegel.org/policy-brief... 142
Reposted by Conall HeussaffNikolaus J. Kurmayer @nkurmayer.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Banger piece from @cheussaff.bsky.social on European power prices and a pragmatic outlook, via @bruegel.bsky.social Features: detailed breakdown for ETS share in power price Douses hopes of EU ever being a cheal power champ www.bruegel.org/policy-brief... A thread 193
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Excellent economists and researchers working on all aspects off European economic policy below ⤵️ 010
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Neat illustration of how, a decade ago, the EU made up the majority of global PV capacity. China caught up in 2017 and have not looked back in the years since. From the JRC's Clean Energy Technology Observatory: setis.ec.europa.eu/document/dow... 020
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 18/11/2024In an unstable world, policymaking needs to think in terms of risk and resilience. I make this case in the op-ed below for the EU's 2040 climate target, for The Parliament Magazine ⤵️ www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...theparliamentmagazine.euOp-ed: Risk and resilience: Europe's path towards a decarbonised futureA risk-based approach to setting ambitious 2040 climate targets is vital to maintaining global momentum on climate action. Balancing sustainability... 163
Reposted by Conall HeussaffJan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Why I’m optimistic about the energy transition: Humans tend to underestimate the pace of innovation and overestimate the inertia of incumbent technologies. Clean energy technologies have scaled much more rapidly than predicted by modellers 32849190
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 09/11/2024Bluesky right now feels like breathing fresh air for the first time in years 051
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 17/11/2023A crystal clear visualisation of why better locational signals are needed in electricity markets - not only relevant for the Germany bidding zone discussion but for Europe's electricity investments more broadly 072
Conall Heussaff @cheussaff.bsky.social · 13/11/2023🔌⚡ Our latest Bruegel analysis shows the huge value of cross-border transmission during the energy crisis. Even though the crisis has receded, we show that new interconnection capacity in Europe is urgently needed. @gzachmann.bsky.social www.bruegel.org/analysis/mas...bruegel.orgThe massive value of European Union cross-border electricity transmissionHigh values for cross-border electricity transmission capacity show the EU needs more connections between countries. 071
Reposted by Conall HeussaffKira Taylor @kirataylor.bsky.social · 19/10/2023The electricity market reform text agreed by EU countries earlier this week is now out: data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...data.consilium.europa.eu 165