George Day

That so much of micro-economic policy making is performative is a huge problem... how to overcome that?

Would more basic economic/arithmetical literacy in schools make a difference?

Can someone design a tiktok??

We recently updated our analysis of effective carbon prices - links to some blogs on what we found are here..

Today’s Budget is sending mixed signals on electrification. More should be done to help low-carbon innovators compete and this means doing more to address the excessive ‘spark gap.’

An Innovation Nobel in Economics Innovation-Driven Economic Growth, With Implications for Electricity

A very important challenge for policy makers interested in combining clean energy with economic growth open.substack.com/pub/knowledg...

Mixed signals for innovators: buffeted by war and a pandemic, the UK's effective carbon prices need rebalancing Our latest analysis shows that policies continue to send confusing signals to the market, ones that could deter clean energy innovators.

Want to gain a sense of just how good or bad UK policies are for pricing carbon emissions?

Have a look at this blog by my @energysyscat.bsky.social colleague Danial Sturge and Leila Roberts of Stonehaven es.catapult.org.uk/insight/mixe...

For balance - read this too... www.first-economics.com/waterindustr...

add one to the latter..

Same.. maybe its just a case of using bluesky more and gradually the same dynamic will emerge? but agree old twitter feels like a loss

Five ways the Warm Homes Plan can support clean energy innovation – Katrina Young & Fay Holland With the Spending Review now in the rear view mirror, here are five ways the Warm Homes Plan can support clean energy innovation.

Thoughts on the Warm Homes Plan from my @energysyscat.bsky.social colleagues es.catapult.org.uk/insight/the-...

04/06/2025 - Make Carbon Count: Setting up a new Carbon Regulator Our future Net Zero economy relies on credible emissions data. Join Energy Systems Catapult for an introduction on its proposal for a Carbon Regulator.

Can a new carbon regulator ensure that we count emissions with rock solid scientific credibility across the board? Register here to find out more.. es.catapult.org.uk/event/make-c...

How to think about wholesale market reform: the 'Endgame' Ministers face a brutal decision on whether to introduce zonal pricing in the UK in the coming weeks. Some reflections on how we got here and how to approach the decision...

guynewey.substack.com/p/how-to-thi...

‎Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab ‎What's that bird? Ask Merlin—the world’s leading app for birds. Just like magic, Merlin Bird ID will help you solve the mystery. Merlin Bird ID helps you identify birds you see and hear. Merlin is u...

If you’ve not discovered the Merlin app, it’s great for casual birding. Rewarded with a glimpse of a Kingfisher in the spring sunshine while out for an after work stroll along the Tame just now.

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Rendesco Rendesco is in the low-carbon heat network industry, specialising in the design and construction of heat networks powered by GSHP technology.

Through @unibirmingham.bsky.social's Climate Innovation Programme with support from us, Rendesco received:

✅ Tailored innovation workshops
✅ One-to-one support from digital and data specialists
✅ Expert advice on data management strategies

Read more: es.catapult.org.uk/project/rend...

The government will soon decide whether to introduce locational pricing signals in the electricity market.

This move has the potential to transform the energy sector:

👉 Lowering costs
👉 Directing renewables to the areas that need them
👉 Attracting more investment

Please join us in welcoming to Energy Systems Catapult, Nazo Moosa and Catherine Bremner as Non-Executive Directors, and Dr. Alan Whitehead as Board Advisor, strengthening our leadership at a critical moment for the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.

Read more: es.catapult.org.uk/news/energy-...