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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

How to decommission gas networks one of the biggest challenges facing gas-reliant countries. Compelling examples are few & far between. So, I'm pleased that Ivan-Petar Yovchev highlights steps taken by Denmark. ⬇️Fossil gas production down ⬇️Fossil gas consumption down ⬇️Fewer customers connected

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

We need to 'Make Electricity Cheaper' in Europe. That doesn't just mean subsidising prices. ➡️ We must Reduce the cost of ⚡ by driving down system and policy costs. ➡️ Allocate costs between: tax & bill payers; user groups; different types of use; present & future bill payers. tinyurl.com/4ctcf8vs

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

NEW RESEARCH #2: The future energy bill is an electricity bill. We must Make Electricity Cheaper for households, businesses and industry In a 2nd paper out today, @duncangibb.net, Sam Thomas & I look at reducing & redistributing tax & levies added to electricity prices. tinyurl.com/2nbvydp8

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Making electricity cheaper: Redistributing policy costs for affordable household heat electrification

Affordable electrification relies on affordable electricity. Nuanced price reform will best equip decision-makers for success.

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

NEW RESEARCH: The future energy bill is an electricity bill. We must Make Electricity Cheaper for households, businesses and industry. How? …This feels like the defining question of the moment. I’m happy to share @regassistproj.bsky.social 8 priority actions. www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...

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Making electricity cheaper: RAP's eight priority actions

RAP identifies 8 priority actions to make electricity cheaper for European industry, businesses & households in the short, medium & long-term.

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Hello heat pump toolkit (in English) Hello 열펌프 toolkit (in Korean) Hello pompe à chaleur toolkit (in French) Hello pompa ciepła toolkit (in Polish) Please share these version of our toolkit with colleagues who might find them useful.

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

I'm delighted to introduce Tom Butler to our @regassistproj.bsky.social team. Tom dedicates his career to decarbonising the big stuff - industrial clusters. In RAP he'll also focus on grid access & the economics of industrial ⚡. Tom joins me in London. Do say hi. www.raponline.org/experts/tom-...

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Tom Butler

Tom Butler is a junior associate for the Regulatory Assistance Project in Europe.

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Decarbonising industry - after 2 days strategising with partners I have some take aways: 1. #Electrification is THE no regrets option* to decarb European industry. ⚡is useful in all sectors. It may not offer full solution for some heavy industry, it does for most process heat. tinyurl.com/3c7h24bs

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

ACER released its its country reports on retail energy markets. I scribbled some reflections on what the headlines mean… on dynamic prices, smart meters, switching rates. They are over on LinkedIn if you are interested. www.linkedin.com/posts/louise...

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Prices, prices, prices... | Louise Sunderland

Prices, prices, prices... On Friday ACER published its country reports on retail energy markets. And some snazzy new visualisations of electricity and gas market prices and evolutions 🤓. https://lnkd....

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

The future energy bill is an electricity bill. To ensure the future is affordable we need to access cheaper electricity prices. One of the quickest ways to access cheaper electricity is to use it when the price is lower. EC consultation on removing barriers to demand response tinyurl.com/7zc8hbdk

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Targeted Consultation to support the establishment of a new network code on demand response

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Jaap Burger @jaapburger.eu · 15/07/2025

Consultation by @ec.europa.eu on the proposed network code on demand response (and changes to three related electricity regulations) Deadline: 12 September.

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Targeted Consultation to support the establishment of a new network code on demand response

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Smart charging & renewable⚡are made for each other 💗. How to ensure they couple? Enter the Renewable Energy Directive as unlikely dating agency RED has a credit mech for using renewable⚡ to charge EVs. Jaap helps authorities make sure they swipe right, identifying practical ways to make love bloom.

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Justin Mikulka @justinmikulka.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

“Heat pumps—especially cutting-edge technologies like window-mounted models—offer the most cost-effective and scalable way to fully decarbonize heating in apartment buildings,” said Steven Nadel, executive director of ACEEE and the study’s lead author.

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New Heat Pump: Lowest-Cost Way to Decarbonize Big Apartment Buildings

New study analyzes upfront and operating costs over 24 years, finding that these heat pumps are the least expensive

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Do you have strong project management skills and are you interested in international energy policy? Based preferably in Belgium or France? Come and join the @regassistproj.bsky.social team as our new Associate in the RETA team. Deadline 31 July www.raponline.org/who-we-are/c...

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Careers

Are you ready to put your passion for a cleaner energy future to work? Join the RAP team. RAP is seeking collaborators who are enthusiastic about clean energy. We’re looking for curiosity, humor and i...

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Long waits for grid connections are holding up economic growth in The Netherlands reported today in @financialtimes.com. Quotes from @regassistproj.bsky.social 's Zsuzsa Pato Ensuring grids keep up with electrification is a global issue. Other countries should see NL as a warning. on.ft.com/4kFZ5Bg

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Netherlands rations electricity to ease power grid stresses

Country provides early warning for rest of EU if investments in new cables do not keep pace with shift to greener economy

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Come and work with our fantastic team in Europe at RAP. We are looking for a Communications Lead. Could it be you? We'd love to hear from you. Send us CV and covering letter by 18th July and we will hold interviews week commencing 21st July. www.raponline.org/who-we-are/c...

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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Smart EV charging isn’t just a tech upgrade. It’s also a cost-saving, emissions-cutting tool that benefits drivers, grids and the planet. Read our latest report on the subject, "How to unlock benefits from smart EV charging: Key lessons from a global study." www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...

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How to unlock benefits from smart EV charging: Key lessons from a global study

This global guide from RAP summarizes key insights from four case studies to estimate the benefits of smart EV charging.

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Agora Industrie @agoraind.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

🚢 🏭 Renewable #hydrogen & derivatives will be needed as industrial feedstocks and marine fuels on the path to achieving #climateneutrality. Agora Industry, @theicct.org & @regassistproj.bsky.social have examined where using hydrogen would be most effective to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 1/x

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Q: Why do we talk about 🌏 global energy justice? A: The boundaries for understanding social justice & impact of climate work are 🌏, & opportunities to improve our work & ourselves through 🌏 exchange are boundless. Watch a snapshot of our New York Climate Week event www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Crux Alliance on LinkedIn: Why do we urgently need to integrate equity and justice into climate and…

Why do we urgently need to integrate equity and justice into climate and clean energy policies? Last fall, we partnered with Regulatory Assistance Project…

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Finally. UK gov breathes new life into rental housing energy standard! Rented homes will need to meet EPC C (above average) by 2030. Consultation on the detail. www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Warm homes and cheaper bills as government accelerates Plan for Change

Households across the country are set to benefit from cheaper bills and warmer homes as the government accelerates its Plan for Change.

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Marcus Shepheard @mashley.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

A fantastic opportunity here - RAP are not only a brilliant organisation doing impactful, innovative work, they're also a bunch of the nicest, most interesting people you'll meet in this sector.

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

We are looking for a new colleague (or even 2!). Could it be you? If you are passionate about decarbonisation and have strong research skills we would love to heard from you. You'll join our stellar team in Europe. Feel free to message me if you are interested. www.raponline.org/who-we-are/c...

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Careers - Regulatory Assistance Project

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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Looking back at 2024 through the lens of RAP's five initiatives, today we’re highlighting Encourage Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)! DERs—like heat pumps, EVs, rooftop solar, microgrids, and batteries—help people use electricity when it’s cheapest and cleanest. www.raponline.org/what-we-do/e...

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Encourage Distributed Energy Resources - Regulatory Assistance Project

Why This Matters Rethinking how we create, store and use energy is the only way to achieve reliable, clean power for all. DERs such as heat pumps, electric vehicles, rooftop solar, microgrids and batt...

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Kees van der Leun @sustainable2050.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Have you already had a look at these European energy experts? Would be great to have a thriving #EnergySky here! If you think this pack is useful, please repost. go.bsky.app/PvYmi78 Suggestions still welcome, too.

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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Introducing “RAP Unplugged,” a new series where our experts share insights into their critical work driving the energy transition forward. In other words, how our “Rappers” are energizing change each day. First up, Senior Associate Shawn Enterline. youtu.be/BYbhhHGJgn4

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RAP Unplugged: Shawn Enterline

YouTube video by Regulatory Assistance Project

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

"Can the fit for 55 Package align climate action with social impact to tackle energy poverty?" Yes, it can. Implemented coherently & ambitiously, this package will result in significant change. My message at the Right to Energy Forum 2024. righttoenergy.org/forum-2024/ 📝 tinyurl.com/53kt7a65

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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

We have big news to share today! Katherine Dixon has been named CEO of the @regassistproj.bsky.social, starting Jan. 1, 2025. Katherine will lead RAP’s mission to advance effective energy policies and accelerate the clean energy transition worldwide. www.raponline.org/blog/rap-nam...

Announcement that RAP has named Katherine Dixon as its new CEO.

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Mike Fell @mikefsway.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Hello Bluesky! I'm seeking research, evaluation, case studies on heat pumps in social/public housing - with focus on solutions (service/engagement/policy/technical/etc.) to accelerate uptake + improve tenant experience. Is there anything you recommend I look at? Suggestions and shares appreciated!

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

See you Monday morn?🌤️ "Can FF55 Package align climate action with social impact to tackle #energypoverty?" - Veronique Marx @ec.europa.eu's DG-ENER - Tuscany Bell, European Federation of Public Service Unions - Fernando Chironda, European Anti Poverty Network - and me! righttoenergy.org/forum-2024/

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Forum 2024 | Right to Energy Coalition

A gathering for policy enthusiasts, campaigners, unions and grassroots activists to mobilise and organise for securing the Right to Energy!

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Energy efficiency & electrification love each other ❤️ ⚡Electrification is efficient➕ #energyefficiency supports affordable & inclusive electrification by: ✔️Mitigate growth in elec demand ✔️Relieve grid stress ✔️Unlock demand-side flex ✔️Improve affordability of ⚡ end uses EE is a strategic⚡resource 🎤🫳

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Had missed this new analysis from the AA. ‘Out of charge’ EV breakdowns, which are calculated as a percentage of all EV breakdowns, are at a record low in 2024 of less than 2% (1.85%). The AA expects this to drop to 1% which is roughly the proportion of ICE cars running out of petrol or diesel.

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

In case my feed looks odd, I'm experimenting with importing content from X using BlueArk blueark.app. Works pretty well as far as I can see. And it's useful to have the record of old work and musings.

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BlueArk

The new blue land is waiting for you. Bring your stories with BlueArk.

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Destenie Nock, PhD @destenie.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

New paper alert. What does it mean to build an equitable and just power system, and how do metrics used to assess #energyJustice affect the #power industry? We list our metrics (e.g., levels of air pollution or expensive #energy bills). ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/doc...

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Reducing Energy Burden in the Power Sector: Metrics for Assessing Energy Poverty

What does it mean to build an equitable and just power system, and how do metrics used to assess energy justice affect the power industry? Across the world, countries are undergoing an energy transiti...

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Did you miss it Friday? We released our refreshed Heat Pump Toolkit.🥳 Heat pumps are key technology for decarbonising heat & efficient cooling. There’s a chapter on accessibility and affordability - I’ll be doing more in 2025, get in touch with your studies and egs. www.raponline.org/toolkit/heat...

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Heat Pump Policy Toolkit

To encourage heat pump installations across the globe, RAP, CLASP, GBPN and Agora Energiewende developed this policy toolkit as a suite of tools for policymakers.

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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

We just launched Version 2.0 of our Heat Pump Toolkit at #COP29 in Baku! Unveiled at the “International Collaboration on Clean Heating” event in the UK Pavilion, this toolkit update is all about scaling up heat pump deployment globally. www.raponline.org/toolkit/heat...

Title card for the new Heat Pump Policy Toolkit 2.0.

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Energy Unlocked @energyunlocked.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

🌆🏙️Carbon Flex Trellick Tower Pilot - a 🧵 How do we innovate inclusively to ensure lower income households can access #netzero benefits? In the UK’s 1st carbon flexing pilot, we adjusted storage heating and hot water charging in London social housing block Trellick Tower⚡️#DSF (1/11)

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Louise Sunderland @louisesunderland.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Energy ppl talk about dynamic energy prices to reflect costs and incentivise best use of renewables London’s Soho talks about dynamic beer prices to reflect ‘the late night market’. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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O'Neill's in Soho: The London pub where prices jump £2 after 10pm

Drinkers at a Soho pub have to pay more for late-night pints as part of a dynamic pricing policy.

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Richard Lowes @richardlowes.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Excited to share details of two events focussed on clean heating at COP29 in Baku, both to be streamed. 1. On the 15th in the UK Pavilion at 17:50 (AZT): 'International Collaboration on Clean Heating' at which I will launch our updated heat pump toolkit and then we have a great panel.

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Jaap Burger @jaapburger.eu · 04/11/2024

NEW REPORT! 447 smart tariffs and services enabling Europeans to adapt their EV, heat pump or storage tank to variable prices, ☀️, and grid signals. Consumers benefit from lower prices and increased comfort, and the energy system benefits from this consumer flexibility, reducing costs for everyone.

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Imagine all the people

In a new survey we found 447 tariffs and services that allow Europeans to adapt their EV or heat pump to time-varying energy and grid tariffs, their own rooftop solar generation, the current grid mix ...

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Helen Barrett @helenbarrett.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

This is a phenomenal piece of editing work.

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Iain Soutar @isoutar.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

Inspired by @elliemaeohagan.bsky.social, here are the beginnings of a list of women working on energy - around 100 so far. As it's curator, I've been included by default, but you can just delete me of course. And please tell me who I've missed!

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