⚡ Why is electricity still more expensive than gas — and how can tax reform fix it? Join the next #ElectrificationAcademy with RAP on 30 Oct to explore how smarter taxation can make clean power more affordable. 🔗 Register: raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #Electrification #EnergyTransition

A couple of weeks ago @kirataylor.bsky.social of @foresight-ce.bsky.social got in touch to talk about #MakingElectricityCheaper She had good questions: how do we make electricity cheaper? what can we do in short & long term? what more do we need from the EU? foresightmedia.com/story/sizlfj...

🎧 RAP’s @louisesunderland.bsky.social joins journalist @kirataylor.bsky.social to talk about making electricity cheaper and fairer. Smart policies can cut bills and speed up the energy transition. Listen here 👉 foresightmedia.com/story/sizlfj... #Energy #Policy #Podcast

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

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

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...

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.

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-...

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

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...

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

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

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.

“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.

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...

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

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...

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...

🚢 🏭 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

Exciting news. This week I was appointed Director of RAP's Europe Programme. I'm so happy to be leading the truly incredible Europe team and contributing to RAP's impact globally #power #efficiency #buildings #grids #transport #equity www.raponline.org/experts/loui... @regassistproj.bsky.social

Today the European Commission published the Affordable Energy Action Plan. I reflected on what it offers for households. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... @regassistproj.bsky.social

“The emissions from heat are starting to stand out like a sore thumb” as other sectors decarb. Great pod with my colleague @richardlowes.bsky.social xenetwork.org/ets/episodes...

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/...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Why is heat #electrification crucial to Europe's industrial decarbonisation strategy ? How can the EU's Electrification Action Plan support this? Check out our deep dive: www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce... @regassistproj.bsky.social #energysky

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.

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

"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

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...

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!

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/

Doubling Efficiency Progress: The role of efficient electrification⚡ 12 Dec, 1500 CET tinyurl.com/3j4cd7rr Marion Santini @regassistproj.bsky.social & Federico Callioni @iea.org on: - synergies between EE & electrification from IEA's EE market report 2024 - new EE policy directions for⚡ (new RAP 📄 )

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 🎤🫳

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.

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.

Is it a bus? Is it a tram? Not sure, but it’s all electric ⚡️and charges on route in as little as 6 mins. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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...

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...

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...

🌆🏙️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)

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...

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.

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.

This is a phenomenal piece of editing work.

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!

You should never gaze into a crystal ball 🔮 ... but @marinenextenerg.bsky.social and I did in this pod. Reflecting on new EU #energypoverty framework, learning from other countries & global #energyjustice conversations we predict the next EU energy justice issues... ❤️🧠💡 tinyurl.com/nhdy6azm