Regulatory Assistance Project
@regassistproj.bsky.social
Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)® is an independent, global non-governmental organization with a mission of advancing policy innovation and thought leadership within the energy community.
Rebalancing electricity and fossil fuel prices is a win-win: it accelerates clean heating, strengthens energy security, and delivers fairer, cheaper energy.
Read more: bit.ly/48Gx1e1
Read more: bit.ly/48Gx1e1
December 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Rebalancing electricity and fossil fuel prices is a win-win: it accelerates clean heating, strengthens energy security, and delivers fairer, cheaper energy.
Read more: bit.ly/48Gx1e1
Read more: bit.ly/48Gx1e1
Countries around the world are already showing this works, combining fair fossil fuel taxes, targeted credits, and smarter electricity pricing.
The result? Cleaner, more affordable heating for everyone.
The result? Cleaner, more affordable heating for everyone.
December 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Countries around the world are already showing this works, combining fair fossil fuel taxes, targeted credits, and smarter electricity pricing.
The result? Cleaner, more affordable heating for everyone.
The result? Cleaner, more affordable heating for everyone.
Led by @richardlowes.bsky.social, RAP’s new joint paper with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social, @agoraew.bsky.social, and @gbpn-org.bsky.social outlines how smarter energy pricing can make clean heating the easy, affordable choice through our six principles.
December 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Led by @richardlowes.bsky.social, RAP’s new joint paper with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social, @agoraew.bsky.social, and @gbpn-org.bsky.social outlines how smarter energy pricing can make clean heating the easy, affordable choice through our six principles.
Right now, electricity is often weighed down with taxes and levies that make it more expensive than fossil fuels, discouraging the switch to clean heating.
That imbalance isn’t inevitable. It’s a policy choice, and one that governments can change.
That imbalance isn’t inevitable. It’s a policy choice, and one that governments can change.
December 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Right now, electricity is often weighed down with taxes and levies that make it more expensive than fossil fuels, discouraging the switch to clean heating.
That imbalance isn’t inevitable. It’s a policy choice, and one that governments can change.
That imbalance isn’t inevitable. It’s a policy choice, and one that governments can change.
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 👇.
The research suggests a change of direction is needed in policy and diplomacy on steel decarbonisation. Read the report 👇.
November 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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 👇.
The research suggests a change of direction is needed in policy and diplomacy on steel decarbonisation. Read the report 👇.
📢 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!
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!
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📢 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!
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!
Carrie Zalewski served as chair of the Illinois Commerce Commission from 2019-2023.
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Carrie Zalewski served as chair of the Illinois Commerce Commission from 2019-2023.
Ted Thomas was chair of the Arkansas Public Service Commission from 2015-2022.
James M. (Jamie) Van Nostrand comes to the council from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, where he was chair from 2023 until October this year.
James M. (Jamie) Van Nostrand comes to the council from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, where he was chair from 2023 until October this year.
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Ted Thomas was chair of the Arkansas Public Service Commission from 2015-2022.
James M. (Jamie) Van Nostrand comes to the council from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, where he was chair from 2023 until October this year.
James M. (Jamie) Van Nostrand comes to the council from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, where he was chair from 2023 until October this year.
Carl Linvill is a principal and longtime U.S. Program team member at RAP. He served on the Nevada Public Utilities Commission from 2003-2006.
Michael T. Richard comes to the council from the Maryland Public Service Commission, where he served as a commissioner from 2016 until this year.
Michael T. Richard comes to the council from the Maryland Public Service Commission, where he served as a commissioner from 2016 until this year.
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Carl Linvill is a principal and longtime U.S. Program team member at RAP. He served on the Nevada Public Utilities Commission from 2003-2006.
Michael T. Richard comes to the council from the Maryland Public Service Commission, where he served as a commissioner from 2016 until this year.
Michael T. Richard comes to the council from the Maryland Public Service Commission, where he served as a commissioner from 2016 until this year.
Kent Chandler served as chair of the Kentucky Public Service Commission from 2021-2024 and vice chair from 2020-2021.
Megan Decker was chair of the Oregon Public Utility Commission from 2018 until earlier this year and was a commissioner from 2017-2018.
Megan Decker was chair of the Oregon Public Utility Commission from 2018 until earlier this year and was a commissioner from 2017-2018.
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Kent Chandler served as chair of the Kentucky Public Service Commission from 2021-2024 and vice chair from 2020-2021.
Megan Decker was chair of the Oregon Public Utility Commission from 2018 until earlier this year and was a commissioner from 2017-2018.
Megan Decker was chair of the Oregon Public Utility Commission from 2018 until earlier this year and was a commissioner from 2017-2018.
The 9-person council lineup reads like an all-star team of former state utility commissioners. They are politically diverse and represent all U.S. regions.
We recently told you that Jay Griffin & Sarah Freeman had joined RAP, and they sit on the council. But now we can name the rest!
We recently told you that Jay Griffin & Sarah Freeman had joined RAP, and they sit on the council. But now we can name the rest!
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The 9-person council lineup reads like an all-star team of former state utility commissioners. They are politically diverse and represent all U.S. regions.
We recently told you that Jay Griffin & Sarah Freeman had joined RAP, and they sit on the council. But now we can name the rest!
We recently told you that Jay Griffin & Sarah Freeman had joined RAP, and they sit on the council. But now we can name the rest!
🚨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
This peer group will leverage former regulators’ expertise to unlock affordable energy for Americans. See our full announcement: bit.ly/47MVLjf
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨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
This peer group will leverage former regulators’ expertise to unlock affordable energy for Americans. See our full announcement: bit.ly/47MVLjf
Prefer to learn about these strategies for universal electricity access directly from Brazilian and RAP experts?
Join our webinar on 6 November bit.ly/47td2hg
Join our webinar on 6 November bit.ly/47td2hg
October 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Prefer to learn about these strategies for universal electricity access directly from Brazilian and RAP experts?
Join our webinar on 6 November bit.ly/47td2hg
Join our webinar on 6 November bit.ly/47td2hg
Our new report, "Bridging the last mile: Successful strategies for universal electricity access," explores how distributed renewable solutions — such as solar panels, batteries and mini-grids — can close this gap quickly and affordably.
October 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Our new report, "Bridging the last mile: Successful strategies for universal electricity access," explores how distributed renewable solutions — such as solar panels, batteries and mini-grids — can close this gap quickly and affordably.
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.
But momentum has slowed, especially in remote regions where grid expansion is costly and complex.
October 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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.
But momentum has slowed, especially in remote regions where grid expansion is costly and complex.
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
Learn more about the event ⬇️
energytransitions.live.ft.com/home
#CleanEnergy #EnergyPolicy #FTEnergy
October 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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
Learn more about the event ⬇️
energytransitions.live.ft.com/home
#CleanEnergy #EnergyPolicy #FTEnergy
🔌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
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
October 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🔌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
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
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.
September 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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.
🌍 NYC Climate Week kicks off in less than a week, and RAP will be there!
📅 Sept. 23, 3–4:30 p.m.
🎤 "The Hidden Hero of Climate Action: The Heat Pump Story"
📅 Sept. 24, 3–5 p.m.
🎤 "Power For All: Making Clean Energy Affordable Everywhere"
Details + RSVP: www.raponline.org/event/climat...
📅 Sept. 23, 3–4:30 p.m.
🎤 "The Hidden Hero of Climate Action: The Heat Pump Story"
📅 Sept. 24, 3–5 p.m.
🎤 "Power For All: Making Clean Energy Affordable Everywhere"
Details + RSVP: www.raponline.org/event/climat...
September 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🌍 NYC Climate Week kicks off in less than a week, and RAP will be there!
📅 Sept. 23, 3–4:30 p.m.
🎤 "The Hidden Hero of Climate Action: The Heat Pump Story"
📅 Sept. 24, 3–5 p.m.
🎤 "Power For All: Making Clean Energy Affordable Everywhere"
Details + RSVP: www.raponline.org/event/climat...
📅 Sept. 23, 3–4:30 p.m.
🎤 "The Hidden Hero of Climate Action: The Heat Pump Story"
📅 Sept. 24, 3–5 p.m.
🎤 "Power For All: Making Clean Energy Affordable Everywhere"
Details + RSVP: www.raponline.org/event/climat...
On Sept. 24 at Climate Week NYC, @katherinehdixon.bsky.social will join the Crux Alliance "Power For All" panel.
Explore how smart policies + investments can lower costs for people everywhere.
📅 Sept. 24, 3–5 p.m.
📍 Motto by Hilton Chelsea, NYC
🔗 Details + RSVP bit.ly/466kZbq
Explore how smart policies + investments can lower costs for people everywhere.
📅 Sept. 24, 3–5 p.m.
📍 Motto by Hilton Chelsea, NYC
🔗 Details + RSVP bit.ly/466kZbq
September 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
On Sept. 24 at Climate Week NYC, @katherinehdixon.bsky.social will join the Crux Alliance "Power For All" panel.
Explore how smart policies + investments can lower costs for people everywhere.
📅 Sept. 24, 3–5 p.m.
📍 Motto by Hilton Chelsea, NYC
🔗 Details + RSVP bit.ly/466kZbq
Explore how smart policies + investments can lower costs for people everywhere.
📅 Sept. 24, 3–5 p.m.
📍 Motto by Hilton Chelsea, NYC
🔗 Details + RSVP bit.ly/466kZbq
And check out our Power System Blueprint! blueprint.raponline.org
September 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
And check out our Power System Blueprint! blueprint.raponline.org
Climate Week NYC is coming up! 🌍
On Sept. 23, RAP CEO @katherinehdixon.bsky.social will join the Crux Alliance panel “The Hidden Hero of Climate Action: The Heat Pump Story” alongside global experts.
📅 Sept. 23, 3–4:30 p.m.
📍 Motto by Hilton Chelsea, NYC
Details + RSVP: bit.ly/466kZbq
On Sept. 23, RAP CEO @katherinehdixon.bsky.social will join the Crux Alliance panel “The Hidden Hero of Climate Action: The Heat Pump Story” alongside global experts.
📅 Sept. 23, 3–4:30 p.m.
📍 Motto by Hilton Chelsea, NYC
Details + RSVP: bit.ly/466kZbq
September 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Climate Week NYC is coming up! 🌍
On Sept. 23, RAP CEO @katherinehdixon.bsky.social will join the Crux Alliance panel “The Hidden Hero of Climate Action: The Heat Pump Story” alongside global experts.
📅 Sept. 23, 3–4:30 p.m.
📍 Motto by Hilton Chelsea, NYC
Details + RSVP: bit.ly/466kZbq
On Sept. 23, RAP CEO @katherinehdixon.bsky.social will join the Crux Alliance panel “The Hidden Hero of Climate Action: The Heat Pump Story” alongside global experts.
📅 Sept. 23, 3–4:30 p.m.
📍 Motto by Hilton Chelsea, NYC
Details + RSVP: bit.ly/466kZbq
Read about proven solutions from innovative regulators in:
• Kenya
• Brazil
• Netherlands
• Germany
• Singapore
• UK
• U.S. states of Oregon, Massachusetts & Michigan
• Kenya
• Brazil
• Netherlands
• Germany
• Singapore
• UK
• U.S. states of Oregon, Massachusetts & Michigan
August 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Read about proven solutions from innovative regulators in:
• Kenya
• Brazil
• Netherlands
• Germany
• Singapore
• UK
• U.S. states of Oregon, Massachusetts & Michigan
• Kenya
• Brazil
• Netherlands
• Germany
• Singapore
• UK
• U.S. states of Oregon, Massachusetts & Michigan
The authors also mapped five pathways to close the gap between national climate goals and real-world implementation — all of which can be tailored to meet local needs and circumstances.
August 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The authors also mapped five pathways to close the gap between national climate goals and real-world implementation — all of which can be tailored to meet local needs and circumstances.
The authors share six key steps to empower regulators for advancing the energy transition, leveraging regulators'
⚡authority to steer investments in public interest
⚡ expertise in balancing security, access, affordability & decarbonisation cost
⚡ insights from other entities in power sector
⚡authority to steer investments in public interest
⚡ expertise in balancing security, access, affordability & decarbonisation cost
⚡ insights from other entities in power sector
August 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The authors share six key steps to empower regulators for advancing the energy transition, leveraging regulators'
⚡authority to steer investments in public interest
⚡ expertise in balancing security, access, affordability & decarbonisation cost
⚡ insights from other entities in power sector
⚡authority to steer investments in public interest
⚡ expertise in balancing security, access, affordability & decarbonisation cost
⚡ insights from other entities in power sector