💡As Europe advances electrification, the way energy systems are planned is becoming increasingly consequential. 📖In our new briefing we examine how integrated energy planning can help coordinate decisions across energy vectors and governance levels. www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...

Planning for success: How integrated energy planning can help the electrification of Europe

By coordinating across the continuum of the energy system and bridging governance levels, integrated energy planning can help support Europe’s energy transition.

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🚨Just released🚨 'Tipping the balance: Cheaper electricity is needed to drive clean heating' Our brand new globally focussed paper looks at the role of energy pricing in delivering clean heat uptake and provides examples of what has been done to reduce electricity prices.

🚨OUT TODAY: “Tipping the balance: Cheaper electricity is needed to drive clean heating.” Heat pumps are the backbone of clean energy in buildings: efficient, low-carbon, and clean. But they’ll only take off if households and businesses see clear financial benefits. Read more: bit.ly/48Gx1e1

Tipping the balance: Cheaper electricity is needed to drive clean heating

Rebalancing electricity and fossil fuel prices delivers broad benefits — boosting energy efficiency, clean transport, and economic competitiveness, while enhancing energy security and equity.

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The European Commission’s long-awaited grids package is coming in December and expectations are sky-high — But Brussels can’t solve Europe’s grid challenges on its own, writes RAP's Zsuzsanna Pató in her latest Op-Ed. 👉 Read her full analysis in Euractiv: www.euractiv.com/opinion/only...

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

Regulatory Assistance Project@regassistproj.bsky.social · 8mo ago

What does it really take to wind down an entire gas distribution grid — fairly, efficiently, and with public trust? RAP’s latest briefing, "Nationalisation and wind-down: Regulation of disconnections and decommissioning of the gas distribution grid in Denmark" digs in. 👇 bit.ly/4oYbXp6

What does it really take to wind down an entire gas distribution grid — fairly, efficiently, and with public trust? RAP’s latest briefing, "Nationalisation and wind-down: Regulation of disconnections and decommissioning of the gas distribution grid in Denmark" digs in. 👇 bit.ly/4oYbXp6

Nationalisation and wind-down: Regulation of disconnections and decommissioning of the gas distribution grid in Denmark

RAP examines Denmark’s policy and regulatory approach towards the decommissioning of the gas distribution network and disconnections.

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Very glad to see our joint paper on smart tariffs and services in Europe now published! What do these tariffs do, where are they emerging and what inputs do they use to optimise EV charging, heating and other household loads?

Jan Rosenow@janrosenow.bsky.social · 9mo ago

NEW RESEARCH: Demand flexibility becomes more and more attractive. We found a whopping 480 smart tariffs and services across Europe — a 3x increase since our 2021/2022 study. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @jaapburger.eu @regassistproj.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social

NEW RESEARCH: Demand flexibility becomes more and more attractive. We found a whopping 480 smart tariffs and services across Europe — a 3x increase since our 2021/2022 study. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @jaapburger.eu @regassistproj.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social

⚖️ CHESSA members may be interested in the new Council of Commissioners from the @regassistproj.bsky.social — a group of former state utility regulators focused on advancing affordable, reliable energy solutions nationwide. 🔗 buff.ly/Bjyh3Po #EnergyPolicy #UtilityRegulation

RAP CEO @katherinehdixon.bsky.social contributed to a new report “Making Clean Steel Competitive in International Trade" from @scurveeconomics.bsky.social. The research suggests a change of direction is needed in policy and diplomacy on steel decarbonisation. Read the report 👇.

S-Curve Economics@scurveeconomics.bsky.social · 9mo ago

As policymakers meet at #COP30 in Brazil, #cleansteel must move up the agenda. We propose a new approach: diplomacy focused on market creation. Report: Making Clean Steel Competitive in International Trade 🔗 www.scurveeconomics.org/publications... @iges-en.bsky.social, @regassistproj.bsky.social

📢 RAP is headed to #NARUCANNUAL25 in Seattle this weekend! We’ll be joining sessions, workshops, and networking events throughout the conference, Nov. 9–12. If you’ll be there too, come say hi. We’re looking forward to connecting!

🚨RAP is thrilled to officially introduce our Council of Commissioners! This peer group will leverage former regulators’ expertise to unlock affordable energy for Americans. See our full announcement: bit.ly/47MVLjf

I'm delighted to share our new Clean Heat Policy Tracker, an initiative led by @regassistproj.bsky.social via the Clean Heat Forum). www.raponline.org/toolkit/clea...

Clean Heat Policy Tracker

Table of Contents Acknowledgements The Clean Heat Policy Tracker 2025 was designed and authored by Duncan Gibb and Richard Lowes (Regulatory Assistance Project/Clean Heat Forum). Chiara Delmastro (Int...

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Europe can’t reach its clean energy goals without scaling demand flexibility. ⚡ Our new report with @ember-energy.org explains how empowering consumers to shift electricity use can cut bills, ease grid stress, and boost renewables. Read: bit.ly/4oAa8hS #EnergyTransition #Flexibility

How to scale demand flexibility in Europe | Ember

Boosting demand side flexibility can lower consumer bills and provide grid stability. Ember and RAP identify the top policy actions to scale demand flexibility.

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10+ million 🔋🚗🚛🚌vehicles on Europe's roads could become an important societal resource, if fit regulation is in place. New @regassistproj.bsky.social infographic offers recommendations to 🇪🇺 Member States on how to create a healthy ecosystem for #V2G to scale up. www.linkedin.com/posts/jaapbu...

Countries like Brazil, Argentina & Chile have made remarkable progress toward universal access to electricity. But momentum has slowed, especially in remote regions where grid expansion is costly and complex.

Later today: #EA29: How can we reduce electricity prices with smart reform? With: 🔹Angelos Koutsis (Bond Beter Leefmilieu) 🔹 Chris Galpin (E3G) 🔹 Louise Sunderland (RAP) 🕐 3PM CET Register now: bit.ly/43LE7Lt #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #ClimatePolicy #RAP

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Electrification Academy 29 – How can we reduce electricity prices with tax reform? . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining ...

On 30 October, we will explore energy tax reform as a tool to accelerate electrification. The Electrification Academy welcomes Angelos Koutsis, from Bond Beter Leefmilieu, and Chris Galpin, from E3G’s...

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Europe’s industries are ready to electrify — but high electricity prices stand in the way. ⚡🏭 RAP’s new report by @soxenaar.bsky.social & Tom Butler shows how modernising taxes and levies can make industrial heat electrification cheaper, faster, and fairer. 📘 Read: bit.ly/4nwOf1Y #EnergyTransition

Making electricity cheaper: Modernising taxes and levies to incentivise electrification of industrial heat

RAP experts Sem Oxenaar and Tom Butler look at the state of electricity and gas prices for industry and the impact of reducing taxes and levies.

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The future energy bill is an electricity bill. This is why we must 'Make Electricity Cheaper' for households, businesses and industry. In our 3rd paper at RAP on this topic, Tom Butler & I look at reducing tax & levies added to electricity prices for industry. tinyurl.com/4z4v5ssd

Making electricity cheaper: Modernising taxes and levies to incentivise electrification of industrial heat

RAP experts Sem Oxenaar and Tom Butler look at the state of electricity and gas prices for industry and the impact of reducing taxes and levies.

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RAP CEO @katherinehdixon.bsky.social joins the @financialtimes.com Energy Transition Summit to discuss how effective regulation can accelerate a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future. Learn more about the event ⬇️ energytransitions.live.ft.com/home #CleanEnergy #EnergyPolicy #FTEnergy

⚡ 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

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Electrification Academy 29 – How can we reduce electricity prices with tax reform? . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining ...

On 30 October, we will explore energy tax reform as a tool to accelerate electrification. The Electrification Academy welcomes Angelos Koutsis, from Bond Beter Leefmilieu, and Chris Galpin, from E3G’s...

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Building out Europe's grids = better energy security and competitiveness. Miss our briefing written with @regassistproj.bsky.social last week? Read our quick summary below on how to improve grid governance across 🇪🇺 and check out the guidance in full: ↗️ beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/08/e...

Better oversight, better foresight. Mandating Europe’s energy regulators to think long-term to unlock clean investment.

Europe’s clean energy transition depends on modern, efficient electricity grids to unlock its full potential, but outdated regulatory structures and insufficient oversight are slowing down progress. I...

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Beyond Fossil Fuels@beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Electricity grid upgrades are central to Europe's future energy security and competitiveness. To achieve this, it needs to: 1️⃣ Give national regulators a statutory mandate for the energy transition. 2️⃣ Create independent system operators and planners (ISOPs) to oversee grid planning in the public 🧵1/5

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...

Steps to slash power prices

In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks into how Europe could cut its electricity bills, plus pushback on sustainability reporting as the United Nations calls for stronger ESG in mining

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🎧 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

Steps to slash power prices

In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks into how Europe could cut its electricity bills, plus pushback on sustainability reporting as the United Nations calls for stronger ESG in mining

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Electricity grid upgrades are central to Europe's future energy security and competitiveness. To achieve this, it needs to: 1️⃣ Give national regulators a statutory mandate for the energy transition. 2️⃣ Create independent system operators and planners (ISOPs) to oversee grid planning in the public 🧵1/5

⚡ Europe’s clean energy transition can only move as fast as its electricity grids. But outdated regulation and limited oversight are slowing things down. RAP and @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social propose two urgent reforms for national governments to make grids fit for the energy transition.👇

🔌How can electricity tariffs support the EE1st principle? Join the ENEFIRST Plus online workshop. 📆Tue 8 Oct 🕛12:30 CEST. 🌟Featuring RAP’s @patozsu.bsky.social on dynamic tariffs & consumer impacts. 🔗Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fe6d81... #EnergyEfficiency #CleanEnergy #LIFEprogramme

Affordability is the number one priority for consumers in the energy transition 💡 Heat pumps, for example, are cost-effective and shouldn't be hampered by high taxes and levies on electricity, as @regassistproj.bsky.social rightfully points out in its new reports 👇

Regulatory Assistance Project@regassistproj.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Two new reports by RAP are out today! 1️⃣Making Electricity Cheaper: 8 Priority Actions shows concrete steps Europe can take to make electricity cheaper, strengthen energy security, and power up competitiveness. Read more ⬇️ www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce... #electrification #energy #energytransition

#MakeElectricityCheaper 🗣️“Lowering electricity costs is key to making efficient technologies accessible & boosting European competitiveness. This must be a political priority.” -Chiara Di Mambro, ECCO New reports from @regassistproj.bsky.social y.social present concrete solutions to achieve this ⬇️

We're looking back at a dynamic Climate Week NYC! Big thanks to the Crux Alliance for two days of thought-provoking events. Our CEO @katherinehdixon.bsky.social joined panels on the heat pump successes and on making clean energy affordable everywhere. Great conversations, great energy! Pics below.