In a written statement at the annual conference hosted by the German Industry Initiative for Energy Efficiency (DENEFF), Minister Sigmar Gabriel embraces the “Efficiency First” policy articulated by RAP in a number of recent presentations and publications in Germany. His statement begins, “Reducing energy consumption is one of the guiding principles of the Energiewende [Energy Transition]. The…

A new toolkit from the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) provides Member States with a menu of options for establishing energy efficiency obligations (EEO). At least 17 Member States either have in place or are establishing an EEO as part of their implementation of Article 7 of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). “EEOs can operate very…

Dr. Jan Rosenow, an international energy efficiency expert based in the UK, will join the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) as a senior associate in March 2016. Dr. Rosenow has more than ten years’ experience on energy efficiency policy, and brings deep expertise in energy efficiency obligations and financial instruments that promote energy savings and demand…

Energy efficiency, particularly in buildings, should be a front-running strategy to address European energy security, according to a report by the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP). Realising Europe’s Efficiency Pipeline makes the case for treating energy efficiency as a “pipeline” that delivers reliable, cost-effective services, just like a natural gas pipeline delivers the fuel service for heat…