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Why wait for the next energy crisis? Enjoy the benefits of flexibility today
Europe has been paving the way to greater residential demand flexibility since 2018, and according to RAP’s recent survey, residential smart tariff offerings have increased by 250% since the energy crisis hit in 2022. Let’s look at how European… View Summary +
We’re Opening the AI “Bottle.” So, What Should Regulators Wish For?
Like the all-powerful genies of mythology, artificial intelligence (AI) seems increasingly able to magically answer our questions and potentially grant wishes. Policymakers and regulators are still trying to understand the nuances of this technology and its impacts to energy systems. View Summary +
Can we make nodal pricing work? Another conversation with an inner teenage sceptic
On September 17, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen included a remarkable point in her mission letter for the incoming Energy Commissioner — advance the system integration of solar and wind by improving locational price signals. How could that… View Summary +
RAP Names Katherine Dixon as its New CEO
After a global search, the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)® has named a new CEO to strengthen and grow the organization as it continues to bring thought leadership and clarity to the energy transition. RAP has appointed former British diplomat and… View Summary +
Will price cannibalisation kill the market for wind and solar? Another conversation with Dominic Scott’s inner teenage sceptic
Not to be out done by Monika and Bram, Dominic Scott has another chat with his inner teenage self. This time on the topic of whether the rollout of renewables will eat itself. (For more on this topic, please see our … View Summary +
Making contracts for difference smart: Conversations with Dominic Scott’s inner teenage sceptic
In response to stomach-churning increases in electricity prices of 2022, prompted by the invasion of Ukraine and issues with the French nuclear power fleet, European institutions have been devising reforms to put consumers on a more solid footing. One of… View Summary +
Getting contracts for difference right: Conversations with Monika Morawiecka’s inner teenage sceptic
The fossil gas price rollercoaster witnessed over the last couple of years has underlined the need to get renewables deployed at breakneck speed. At the same time we need tools to protect consumers from big price hikes. Well-designed, two-sided contracts… View Summary +
Avoiding the worst pitfalls with capacity markets – Conversations with Bram Claeys’ inner teenage sceptic
Governments want to make sure the lights stay on during the most challenging moments of the year — think freezing cold days when the wind is not blowing and the sun hides behind grey clouds. Around Europe and further afield,… View Summary +
Introducing RAP’s new look and improved website
At the Regulatory Assistance Project, we have always been guided by a vision where clean, sustainable energy is a reality in our world. In many ways, this is a vision of a changing world. As RAP helps governments improve and… View Summary +
The UK is sleepwalking into a big problem with its gas network
To decarbonise the UK, the long term use of gas for heating, including any potential for hydrogen, is limited. Getting off gas is now an obvious climate change and energy security necessity. Both the UK government… View Summary +
