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As a member of RAP's team in Europe, Tom Butler is focused on researching regulatory and policy approaches to remove barriers for industrial sectors to electrify their heating processes. Tom has a deep understanding of industrial manufacturing in energy intensive sectors such as iron & steel, cement, chemicals, food & beverages, paper and pharmaceuticals. This enables him to provide accurate and practicable advice on the integration of electrification technologies.
Before joining RAP in 2025, Tom worked as a consultant on industrial decarbonization for ERM. As part of this role, he conducted systems modelling to develop decarbonization strategies for large clusters of industrial facilities in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia. Tom has developed technical expertise across multiple industrial abatement levers including energy-efficiency, electrification, hydrogen and carbon capture. As a consultant, he frequently provided technical advice to large first-of-a-kind industrial projects including the first commercial-scale hydrogen-based steelmaking plant in Europe.
Based out of London, Tom can often be found glacially solving cryptic crosswords while listening to rock or electronic music. He has attempted many sports but mastered none.
Tom holds a Master of Engineering in mechanical engineering from Imperial College London.
How Tom Butler is Energizing Change
Flex Machina: Unlocking industrial flexibility’s full potential
Electrification of heat is a vital component in enabling industry to reduce dependence on imported gas. Read More +
Industrial electrification policy – country factsheets
Electrification of industrial heat is central to Europe’s decarbonisation, competitiveness and energy security goals. While bringing… Read More +
How did you catch the “energy” bug?
"Energy is fundamental to almost every aspect of our lives. At this crucial junction in history the decisions we make on how energy is generated, distributed and consumed will determine what our future looks like for better or worse." I spoke these exact words at the age of 2 and have never looked back.
What is something that makes you feel hopeful about the future?
The song "I'm Not Down" by The Clash
My favorite dish/snack is beans on toast (well buttered) with Red Leicester cheese and a cup of tea.