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David Joffe

@davidjoffe.bsky.social
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Expert adviser, Clean Power Unit, DESNZ. Visiting Prof @ CEP, Strathclyde. Ex: CCC Director of Net Zero. Opinions mine unless someone else’s. Joffe rhymes with coffee. #COYS

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Owen Bellamy @owenbellamy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We're recruiting! @thecccuk.bsky.social is looking for a Senior Analyst to lead our work on the electricity system. This high-profile role works right at the heart of the UK's decarbonisation challenge. Closing date is 1 Oct. Full details: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...
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Emily Beament @emilybeament.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Stark warning to a country hit by heatwaves, drought and wildfire from the @thecccuk.bsky.social Climate Change Committee's Baroness Brown: This is as good as it gets, it gets worse from here until we get to net zero www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Warning for heat and drought-hit UK: It gets worse without climate action
Climate Change Committee’s Baroness Brown said the ‘evidence is screaming at us’ of the need to act on climate change.
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
UK households free to install plug-in balcony #solar panels from end of August www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
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UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran war
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Andrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The new government’s first big policy announcement is removing VAT from electricity bills - from October onwards. Should save £40 - £45 on a typical annual bill and reduce the price ratio to about 3.4 (assuming bills don’t otherwise change dramatically in October) www.gov.uk/government/n...
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New PM cuts tax on household electricity bills to give breathing space on cost of living
New Prime Minister takes immediate action to cut taxes on electricity bills to give millions of households breathing space this winter.
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Janine Gibson @janinegibson.ft.com · 19/07/2026
Scrap the Romesh thing just clip Wayne Rooney saying he thought the half time show was crap and the licence fee QR code
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We are hiring! Brilliant senior job running our new UK Government team… …looking for someone creative and strategic with experience of government who would seize this fantastic opportunity to make government work well for the people of the UK! www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
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Director, UK Government | Institute for Government
A rare and exciting opportunity to become a core member of the Institute for Government’s newly restructured senior team.
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David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Wow, what an effort. Extraordinary match! Well done England 🦁 🦁 🦁
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David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Well, this is good ☀️ #COYS www.football.london/tottenham-ho...
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Spurs submit proposal to make important change to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
The Premier League club have submitted proposals to make some big changes to the top of their huge stadium in north London
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 02/07/2026
Did you know? Renewables have just overtaken coal as the world's largest source of electricity 34% – global renewable share, up 2x in 20yrs 48% – EU 37% – China 26% – US 24% – India
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James Yorke @jair1970.com · 26/06/2026
Not sure that scheduling friendlies mid World Cup was the best choice tbh
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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The London authorities have produced this map of places where you can cool down for free:
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Cool Spaces
Cool Spaces Map displays indoor venues open to all where Londoners can take respite on hot days.
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists @wwattribution.bsky.social find - Study also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring worst ever heat stress - #climatecrisis "is running rampant" www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say
Study also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring their worst ever heat stress
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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
We regret that our event on Extreme Heat: Improving governance and strengthening action around the world has been cancelled due to the red extreme heat warning issued by the UK Met Office. Our apologies to everyone who was planning to attend the event.
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Andrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
It's hot! There's a climate crisis! Air to air heat pumps (aka air conditioning) can help with both problems. But what questions do you have about it? Is it comfortable? How much does it cost? My colleague Shaan Jindal has answered 14 of them here: www.nesta.org.uk/blog/air-to-...
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Air-to-air heat pumps: common questions on air conditioning
Many people are thinking about smarter ways to keep our homes comfortable year-round. Air-to-air heat pumps can handle both summer cooling and winter heating.
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Giles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
"just think that the owner of a UK electric car of typical efficiency, on Octopus Energy’s off-peak charging tariff might end up paying some 2p per mile*... That’s an eighth of the cost of running a traditional car, at current petrol prices" giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... *According to Aurora
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Expensive oil is making electric vehicles look positively cheap
Petrol retails for £1.58 a litre in the UK, up about 20% since the start of the year
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Rachel Cunliffe @rmcunliffe.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Classicist here to inform you all that this is ancient Greek for summoning a cat
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Yiannis @yiannisbab.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Ah yes, the "Thdpsssps"
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 02/06/2026
The target, which will be set out in draft legislation this morning, was recommended by the Climate Change Committee last year No govt has ever ignored CCC advice on carbon budgets CCC says target will help "cut household costs by £1,400" a year
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CCC: Reducing emissions 87% by 2040 would help ‘cut household costs by £1,400’ - Carbon Brief
The UK should cut its emissions to 87% below 1990 levels by 2040 under its...
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 02/06/2026
BREAKING: UK govt is targeting 87% cut in emissions by 2040 under the 7th "carbon budget" It says meeting this target will boost energy security, lower bills, create jobs and growth, improve quality of life – and tackle the "climate crisis"
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British Institute of Energy Economics @biee.org · 27/05/2026
NEW BIEE Webinar Unlocking non‑domestic flexibility: helping power the UK’s clean energy future 11:00-12:00, 18 June | Register: buff.ly/L0fU1rK Speakers: 🔹Cathy McClay | MD, National Grid DSO & Flexibility Commissioner for GB 🔹Peter Stanley | CEO, Elexon 🔹James Johnston | CEO, Piclo
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British Institute of Energy Economics @biee.org · 21/05/2026
Professor Dame Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, will present the 12th BIEE Future of Energy Lecture, "Climate Change – how well adapted is the UK?" Join us at the Royal Society on 4 June. Register: buff.ly/4AK4olg #ClimateAdaptation #NetZeroUK
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 20/05/2026
Shocking stats: Climate change is ALREADY costing the UK £60bn every year, or 2% of GDP Without climate adaptation, this could rise to £260bn (5% of GDP) by 2050, says CCC's Baroness Brown The committee says UK should invest £11bn a year to become more resilient
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WillP @wiilp.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
April 2025: first time ever that GB solar generated over 12 GW onto the grid April 2026: seven days *in a row* that solar generated over 12 GW
Seven days solar generated over 12 GW
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British Institute of Energy Economics @biee.org · 23/04/2026
Professor Dame Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, will present the 12th BIEE Future of Energy Lecture, "Climate Change – how well adapted is the UK?" Join us on 4 June for expert analysis on UK adaptation. Limited seats, please register early: buff.ly/4AK4olg #ClimateAdaptation #NetZeroUK
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British Institute of Energy Economics @biee.org · 20/04/2026
Last week we hosted a webinar on how Greenhouse Gas Removal policy fits into the UK’s net‑zero framework and carbon market. We would like to thank DESNZ speakers David Joffe and Felix Grey, and everyone who joined the session on Thursday. BIEE members can watch on‑demand: www.biee.org/meeting/ggrs
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 17/04/2026
A HUGE, narrative-breaking moment for the UK car market New EVs are now cheaper than petrol cars on average, says Autotrader Last yr CCC said price parity was due by 2028 – and it's already here And EVs are already MUCH cheaper to run than petrol
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Robin Hawkes @robhawkes.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
First power at Sofia wind farm! That's now three of the four massive offshore wind farms at Dogger Bank generating electricity.
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British Institute of Energy Economics @biee.org · 13/04/2026
Join us for a BIEE webinar on Thursday Greenhouse Gas Removals: from concept to policy reality in the UK 🔹 @davidjoffe.bsky.social - Expert Advisor, Clean Power 2030 Unit, DESNZ 🔹 Felix Grey - Policy Advisor, DESNZ 16 April | 10:30-11:30 | Online Sign up here: www.biee.org/meeting/ggrs
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Greenhouse Gas Removals: from concept to policy reality in the UK - BIEE
This event brings together expert guest speakers to explore the findings of the Independent Review of Greenhouse Gas Removals, published in October 2025, alongside the UK Government Response of July…
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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Our latest analysis shows that energy losses could be halved by 2050 in a Net Zero system. Why? Because low-carbon technologies like EVs and heat pumps are more efficient, meaning they require less energy to meet the same level of demand. ⚡ Read here: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
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British Institute of Energy Economics @biee.org · 31/03/2026
NEW BIEE Webinar Greenhouse Gas Removals: from concept to policy reality in the UK 🔹 @davidjoffe.bsky.social - Expert Advisor, Clean Power 2030 Unit, DESNZ 🔹 Felix Grey - Policy Advisor, DESNZ 16 April | 10:30-11:30 | Online Sign up here: www.biee.org/meeting/ggrs
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Greenhouse Gas Removals: from concept to policy reality in the UK - BIEE
This event brings together expert guest speakers to explore the findings of the Independent Review of Greenhouse Gas Removals, published in October 2025, alongside the UK Government Response of July…
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David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Happy Simon Evans day to all who celebrate 🎈
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David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Four of the #PL bottom 8 have been, and still remain, in European competition this season. Meanwhile, none of those in positions 7-12 have had European football. #analysis
Positions 7-20 in the PL table
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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 17/02/2026
NEW – Chris Stark: The economics of clean energy ‘just get better and better’ | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @chrisstark.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/5MhSfXQ
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Chris Stark: The economics of clean energy ‘just get better and better’ - Carbon Brief
Chris Stark is head of the UK government’s “mission” to deliver clean power by 2030
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 15/02/2026
I think LinkedIn might be the only place on the internet where the widespread and unstoppable spread of machine generated text has made zero noticeable difference to anything
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Adam Vaughan @adamvaughan.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Britain needs to think beyond net zero and discuss what it does about tackling the "overshoot" of the world's 1.5C goal, says Jim Skea, chair of the IPCC Interview here, including what he thinks about the US quittig the IPCC: www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
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Britain needs to think beyond net zero, says UN climate scientist
Machines that suck carbon dioxide from the atmosphere could help reduce global warming, but Jim Skea believes breaching the 1.5C limit is ‘inevitable’
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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 27/01/2026
NEW – Analysis: EVs just outsold petrol cars in EU for first time ever | @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org Read here: buff.ly/5g3BVAp
Monthly passenger EV and petrol car registrations in the EU from January to December 2025. Source: ACEA.
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Andrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The full Warm Homes Plan is now out. It's a 152 page whopper... www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Warm Homes Plan
This plan sets out how we will cut energy bills and upgrade homes.
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 15/01/2026
NEW Q&A: What UK’s record auction for offshore wind REALLY means for bills and clean power by 2030 In which Molly Lempriere and I dig into the details in search of nuanced answers, while knocking some of the most misleading commentary on the head www.carbonbrief.org/...
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Jonny Marshall @jonnymarshall.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Good set of results on offshore wind auction contracts – the DESNZ team should be praised for balancing the need to deliver a lot of new capacity with the need to keep prices down www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction
Subsidies guaranteeing price for each unit of clean electricity generated given to 12 renewables projects
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 14/01/2026
BREAKING: UK govt secures record 8.4GW of offshore wind at AR7 auction round, for average £91/MWh (England) / £89/MWh (Scotland), roughly a fifth below the price limit www.gov.uk/governmen...
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Mike Thompson @mikethommo.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
1/ Some wild numbers have been used in the media this week for “the cost of net zero”. Reports have said that net zero will “cost” £4.5 trillion, £7.6 trillion – the list goes on. None of these are the cost of net zero – a quick explainer 🧵 on why
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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 18/11/2025
Ah you don’t have to care for football to want to watch Scotland on BBC2 right now.
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Independent Review of Greenhouse Gas Removals, for UK government, by Dr Alan Whitehead "Without GGRs we cannot meet net zero" Also says GGR should compete with SAF to decarbonise aviation www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Greenhouse gas removals (GGRs): independent review
An independent review of Greenhouse Gas Removals to consider how options can assist the UK in meeting our net zero targets, out to 2050.
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David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Delighted that our Independent Review of Greenhouse Gas Removals has now been published. It was chaired by Dr. Alan Whitehead and staffed by a small, dedicated, secretariat, all of whom deserve great credit for achieving so much in a short period of time.
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Adam Vaughan @adamvaughan.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
The amount of global installed renewable power capacity increased by 14% last year (extra 582GW!). It's not quite on track for the tripling by 2030 that nations agreed at COP28 in Dubia two years ago, but it's pretty damn good. New @irena-official.bsky.social report: www.irena.org/Publications...
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Adam Vaughan @adamvaughan.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
The UK's goal of 95% clean power by 2030 might sound Herculean. But the UK has made more progress than many people think: it's already on 74%. New official figures out today www.gov.uk/government/s...
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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 29/09/2025
NEW – Analysis: Great Britain has run on 100% clean power for record 87 hours in 2025 so far | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org Ho Woo Nam Read here: buff.ly/9QmKaqu
Chart showing that Great Britain has been fully powered by clean energy for a record 87 hours in 2025 to date. Number of hours per year when clean-electricity generation was sufficient to cover 100% of demand. Source: Carbon Brief analysis of NESO data.
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Miatta Fahnbulleh @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Scroll your phone and you’ll see a London of fear and decline. Walk its streets and you’ll find a city where difference is a strength and communities look out for one another. The reality will outlast the fiction.
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David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Nice one Sonny, absolute legend. You can build the statue now @tottenhamhotspur.com #coys
AI-generated picture of the Sonny statue
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 01/08/2025
This slope on this chart is INSANE
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