Louise Sunderland
@louisesunderland.bsky.social
Energy policy, energy justice. People are the centre of the clean energy transition.
Managing Principal, Regulatory Assistance Project. Member, South East London Community Energy.
Views my own.
@sunderlandlouis
/in/louise-sunderland-5474b848
Managing Principal, Regulatory Assistance Project. Member, South East London Community Energy.
Views my own.
@sunderlandlouis
/in/louise-sunderland-5474b848
We need to 'Make Electricity Cheaper' in Europe.
That doesn't just mean subsidising prices.
➡️ We must Reduce the cost of ⚡ by driving down system and policy costs.
➡️ Allocate costs between: tax & bill payers; user groups; different types of use; present & future bill payers.
tinyurl.com/4ctcf8vs
That doesn't just mean subsidising prices.
➡️ We must Reduce the cost of ⚡ by driving down system and policy costs.
➡️ Allocate costs between: tax & bill payers; user groups; different types of use; present & future bill payers.
tinyurl.com/4ctcf8vs
October 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We need to 'Make Electricity Cheaper' in Europe.
That doesn't just mean subsidising prices.
➡️ We must Reduce the cost of ⚡ by driving down system and policy costs.
➡️ Allocate costs between: tax & bill payers; user groups; different types of use; present & future bill payers.
tinyurl.com/4ctcf8vs
That doesn't just mean subsidising prices.
➡️ We must Reduce the cost of ⚡ by driving down system and policy costs.
➡️ Allocate costs between: tax & bill payers; user groups; different types of use; present & future bill payers.
tinyurl.com/4ctcf8vs
We present three policy design options available for governments to take decisive action whilst mitigating impact on tight national budgets.
September 29, 2025 at 7:34 AM
We present three policy design options available for governments to take decisive action whilst mitigating impact on tight national budgets.
Is 8 actions all it takes to Make Electricity Cheaper? Almost certainly not. With this paper authors Zsuzsa Pato, Monika Morawiecka, @bramclaeys.bsky.social and I aim to open a conversation on the most impactful measure.
❓What would be in your list?
❓What would be in your list?
September 29, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Is 8 actions all it takes to Make Electricity Cheaper? Almost certainly not. With this paper authors Zsuzsa Pato, Monika Morawiecka, @bramclaeys.bsky.social and I aim to open a conversation on the most impactful measure.
❓What would be in your list?
❓What would be in your list?
Making Electricity Cheaper relies on systematically driving down costs, reducing reliance on #fossilfuels and allocating costs efficiently and fairly.
September 29, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Making Electricity Cheaper relies on systematically driving down costs, reducing reliance on #fossilfuels and allocating costs efficiently and fairly.
Decarbonising industry - after 2 days strategising with partners I have some take aways:
1. #Electrification is THE no regrets option* to decarb European industry. ⚡is useful in all sectors. It may not offer full solution for some heavy industry, it does for most process heat. tinyurl.com/3c7h24bs
1. #Electrification is THE no regrets option* to decarb European industry. ⚡is useful in all sectors. It may not offer full solution for some heavy industry, it does for most process heat. tinyurl.com/3c7h24bs
September 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Decarbonising industry - after 2 days strategising with partners I have some take aways:
1. #Electrification is THE no regrets option* to decarb European industry. ⚡is useful in all sectors. It may not offer full solution for some heavy industry, it does for most process heat. tinyurl.com/3c7h24bs
1. #Electrification is THE no regrets option* to decarb European industry. ⚡is useful in all sectors. It may not offer full solution for some heavy industry, it does for most process heat. tinyurl.com/3c7h24bs
For a comprehensive overview of the framework needed to really get household demand-side flexibility off the ground see our paper "The Joy of Flex" 😉
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
July 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
For a comprehensive overview of the framework needed to really get household demand-side flexibility off the ground see our paper "The Joy of Flex" 😉
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
"Can the fit for 55 Package align climate action with social impact to tackle energy poverty?"
Yes, it can.
Implemented coherently & ambitiously, this package will result in significant change.
My message at the Right to Energy Forum 2024.
righttoenergy.org/forum-2024/
📝 tinyurl.com/53kt7a65
Yes, it can.
Implemented coherently & ambitiously, this package will result in significant change.
My message at the Right to Energy Forum 2024.
righttoenergy.org/forum-2024/
📝 tinyurl.com/53kt7a65
December 4, 2024 at 6:48 AM
"Can the fit for 55 Package align climate action with social impact to tackle energy poverty?"
Yes, it can.
Implemented coherently & ambitiously, this package will result in significant change.
My message at the Right to Energy Forum 2024.
righttoenergy.org/forum-2024/
📝 tinyurl.com/53kt7a65
Yes, it can.
Implemented coherently & ambitiously, this package will result in significant change.
My message at the Right to Energy Forum 2024.
righttoenergy.org/forum-2024/
📝 tinyurl.com/53kt7a65
I know a little about Passivhaus, less than I should. It's the gold standard. I'm interested in how long dwellings with less insulation and air tightness keep ppl comfy when heating is turned down. My RAP colleague co-authored a study for Polish homes
tinyurl.com/y3kh896y
Is there anything similar?
tinyurl.com/y3kh896y
Is there anything similar?
November 18, 2024 at 9:13 AM
I know a little about Passivhaus, less than I should. It's the gold standard. I'm interested in how long dwellings with less insulation and air tightness keep ppl comfy when heating is turned down. My RAP colleague co-authored a study for Polish homes
tinyurl.com/y3kh896y
Is there anything similar?
tinyurl.com/y3kh896y
Is there anything similar?
Another Q is how to design programmes (eg utility progs) to incentivise flexibility, avoiding encouraging people to further ration. 1st thing we think is to ensure flex is technology derived rather than socially derived. Inspired by this fantastic f'work 👏 Gareth Powells & @mikefsway.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Another Q is how to design programmes (eg utility progs) to incentivise flexibility, avoiding encouraging people to further ration. 1st thing we think is to ensure flex is technology derived rather than socially derived. Inspired by this fantastic f'work 👏 Gareth Powells & @mikefsway.bsky.social
Pricing is even more of a blunt tool when we think about how low-income or #vulnerable households can get value from their #flexibility. As we explored in 'Flex-ability for All'
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
@regassistproj.bsky.social
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
@regassistproj.bsky.social
November 12, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Pricing is even more of a blunt tool when we think about how low-income or #vulnerable households can get value from their #flexibility. As we explored in 'Flex-ability for All'
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
@regassistproj.bsky.social
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
@regassistproj.bsky.social
But, of course, pricing isn't the whole answer to unlock household energy flexibility. #dsf
As @sophieyulebennett.bsky.social and I set out in out paper 'The Joy of Flex' 😉
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
As @sophieyulebennett.bsky.social and I set out in out paper 'The Joy of Flex' 😉
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
November 12, 2024 at 1:53 PM
But, of course, pricing isn't the whole answer to unlock household energy flexibility. #dsf
As @sophieyulebennett.bsky.social and I set out in out paper 'The Joy of Flex' 😉
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
As @sophieyulebennett.bsky.social and I set out in out paper 'The Joy of Flex' 😉
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
The paper on the new energy poverty alleviation framework I mention in the podcast is here.
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
As an update, I have also included the consumer protection measures in the gas package in the diagram below.
I hope it is helpful.
@regassistproj.bsky.social
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
As an update, I have also included the consumer protection measures in the gas package in the diagram below.
I hope it is helpful.
@regassistproj.bsky.social
October 31, 2024 at 9:08 AM
The paper on the new energy poverty alleviation framework I mention in the podcast is here.
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
As an update, I have also included the consumer protection measures in the gas package in the diagram below.
I hope it is helpful.
@regassistproj.bsky.social
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
As an update, I have also included the consumer protection measures in the gas package in the diagram below.
I hope it is helpful.
@regassistproj.bsky.social
Are you going to be in New York next week for #NYClimateWeek?
Get in touch if you are interested in energy and justice. What events should I be attending?
Also, we'd love to see you at our event on Thursday...
Get in touch if you are interested in energy and justice. What events should I be attending?
Also, we'd love to see you at our event on Thursday...
September 19, 2024 at 7:09 AM
Are you going to be in New York next week for #NYClimateWeek?
Get in touch if you are interested in energy and justice. What events should I be attending?
Also, we'd love to see you at our event on Thursday...
Get in touch if you are interested in energy and justice. What events should I be attending?
Also, we'd love to see you at our event on Thursday...
Here's my paper and video explaining the new EU framework.
tinyurl.com/53kt7a65
Key message for energy poverty alleviation in EU now is "implementation, implementation, implementation"
@regassistproj.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/53kt7a65
Key message for energy poverty alleviation in EU now is "implementation, implementation, implementation"
@regassistproj.bsky.social
September 17, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Here's my paper and video explaining the new EU framework.
tinyurl.com/53kt7a65
Key message for energy poverty alleviation in EU now is "implementation, implementation, implementation"
@regassistproj.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/53kt7a65
Key message for energy poverty alleviation in EU now is "implementation, implementation, implementation"
@regassistproj.bsky.social
Three weeks today we will be at #ClimateWeekNYC hosting an event bringing together global perspectives on #energyjustice with INETTT and CruxAlliance.
To join us, drop us an email
For me, to listen & engage in person with our incredible panellists is a dream.
Contact me if you are going to NY.
To join us, drop us an email
For me, to listen & engage in person with our incredible panellists is a dream.
Contact me if you are going to NY.
September 5, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Three weeks today we will be at #ClimateWeekNYC hosting an event bringing together global perspectives on #energyjustice with INETTT and CruxAlliance.
To join us, drop us an email
For me, to listen & engage in person with our incredible panellists is a dream.
Contact me if you are going to NY.
To join us, drop us an email
For me, to listen & engage in person with our incredible panellists is a dream.
Contact me if you are going to NY.
I pulled together guidance and examples for implementers addressing 7 key challenges in designing alleviation schemes.
These are the questions that come up again and again.
What other questions are implementers grappling with??
3/3
These are the questions that come up again and again.
What other questions are implementers grappling with??
3/3
July 8, 2024 at 6:29 AM
I pulled together guidance and examples for implementers addressing 7 key challenges in designing alleviation schemes.
These are the questions that come up again and again.
What other questions are implementers grappling with??
3/3
These are the questions that come up again and again.
What other questions are implementers grappling with??
3/3
Good news:
A lot of new measures for alleviating #energypoverty & increasing #consumerprotection
Challenge:
Complexity - provisions are spread across many Directives. #EMD #EED #EPBD #ETS #SCF. It’s hard to understand and implement.
Watch for video explainer this week...
2/3
A lot of new measures for alleviating #energypoverty & increasing #consumerprotection
Challenge:
Complexity - provisions are spread across many Directives. #EMD #EED #EPBD #ETS #SCF. It’s hard to understand and implement.
Watch for video explainer this week...
2/3
July 8, 2024 at 6:28 AM
Good news:
A lot of new measures for alleviating #energypoverty & increasing #consumerprotection
Challenge:
Complexity - provisions are spread across many Directives. #EMD #EED #EPBD #ETS #SCF. It’s hard to understand and implement.
Watch for video explainer this week...
2/3
A lot of new measures for alleviating #energypoverty & increasing #consumerprotection
Challenge:
Complexity - provisions are spread across many Directives. #EMD #EED #EPBD #ETS #SCF. It’s hard to understand and implement.
Watch for video explainer this week...
2/3
🌟I'm tickled pink to be invited to Chair the Advisory Board of the UK's Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC).
The centre unites researchers, thinkers, experts & new voices from across UK's leading universities to address today's & tomorrow's energy demand challenges.
www.edrc.ac.uk
The centre unites researchers, thinkers, experts & new voices from across UK's leading universities to address today's & tomorrow's energy demand challenges.
www.edrc.ac.uk
March 28, 2024 at 6:17 PM
🌟I'm tickled pink to be invited to Chair the Advisory Board of the UK's Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC).
The centre unites researchers, thinkers, experts & new voices from across UK's leading universities to address today's & tomorrow's energy demand challenges.
www.edrc.ac.uk
The centre unites researchers, thinkers, experts & new voices from across UK's leading universities to address today's & tomorrow's energy demand challenges.
www.edrc.ac.uk
Flex-for-all progress? Some are exploring:
🌞🔋 Smart controls + new/existing tech for savings/comfort. Eg EnergyCloud and Warmworks.
👍‘Upside only offers’ - opportunities s for flex savings w/o price risk. Eg Octopus Energy.
We now need a robust strategy to bring benefits to all🇪🇺 9/10
🌞🔋 Smart controls + new/existing tech for savings/comfort. Eg EnergyCloud and Warmworks.
👍‘Upside only offers’ - opportunities s for flex savings w/o price risk. Eg Octopus Energy.
We now need a robust strategy to bring benefits to all🇪🇺 9/10
January 23, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Flex-for-all progress? Some are exploring:
🌞🔋 Smart controls + new/existing tech for savings/comfort. Eg EnergyCloud and Warmworks.
👍‘Upside only offers’ - opportunities s for flex savings w/o price risk. Eg Octopus Energy.
We now need a robust strategy to bring benefits to all🇪🇺 9/10
🌞🔋 Smart controls + new/existing tech for savings/comfort. Eg EnergyCloud and Warmworks.
👍‘Upside only offers’ - opportunities s for flex savings w/o price risk. Eg Octopus Energy.
We now need a robust strategy to bring benefits to all🇪🇺 9/10
Three no regrets policy steps towards inclusive flex 🤓
💡Ensure schemes target flex in a way that meets household needs
💡 Prioritise low income homes for deployment of tech, support & services
💡 Support innovators to build a bridge to flex, with low-risk retail offers
8/9
💡Ensure schemes target flex in a way that meets household needs
💡 Prioritise low income homes for deployment of tech, support & services
💡 Support innovators to build a bridge to flex, with low-risk retail offers
8/9
January 23, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Three no regrets policy steps towards inclusive flex 🤓
💡Ensure schemes target flex in a way that meets household needs
💡 Prioritise low income homes for deployment of tech, support & services
💡 Support innovators to build a bridge to flex, with low-risk retail offers
8/9
💡Ensure schemes target flex in a way that meets household needs
💡 Prioritise low income homes for deployment of tech, support & services
💡 Support innovators to build a bridge to flex, with low-risk retail offers
8/9
Europe needs vision for inclusive flex that:
✅ Opens direct savings to those who need them most
✅ Is easy, stress-free
✅ Offers savings without sacrificing comfort or wellbeing
✅ Works alongside price protections & social support
Beyond access, we must see & meet needs 7/9
✅ Opens direct savings to those who need them most
✅ Is easy, stress-free
✅ Offers savings without sacrificing comfort or wellbeing
✅ Works alongside price protections & social support
Beyond access, we must see & meet needs 7/9
January 23, 2024 at 7:41 AM
Europe needs vision for inclusive flex that:
✅ Opens direct savings to those who need them most
✅ Is easy, stress-free
✅ Offers savings without sacrificing comfort or wellbeing
✅ Works alongside price protections & social support
Beyond access, we must see & meet needs 7/9
✅ Opens direct savings to those who need them most
✅ Is easy, stress-free
✅ Offers savings without sacrificing comfort or wellbeing
✅ Works alongside price protections & social support
Beyond access, we must see & meet needs 7/9
Households with poor flex-ability:
⚖️Risk higher bills or energy rationing
⚖️Rely more on manual actions over tech
⚖️May already be living under strain of poverty
⚖️Are underserved by life-enhancing offers & services
Intervention required to prevent an ever-widening gap🌉 6/9
@mikefsway.bsky.social
⚖️Risk higher bills or energy rationing
⚖️Rely more on manual actions over tech
⚖️May already be living under strain of poverty
⚖️Are underserved by life-enhancing offers & services
Intervention required to prevent an ever-widening gap🌉 6/9
@mikefsway.bsky.social
January 23, 2024 at 7:40 AM
Households with poor flex-ability:
⚖️Risk higher bills or energy rationing
⚖️Rely more on manual actions over tech
⚖️May already be living under strain of poverty
⚖️Are underserved by life-enhancing offers & services
Intervention required to prevent an ever-widening gap🌉 6/9
@mikefsway.bsky.social
⚖️Risk higher bills or energy rationing
⚖️Rely more on manual actions over tech
⚖️May already be living under strain of poverty
⚖️Are underserved by life-enhancing offers & services
Intervention required to prevent an ever-widening gap🌉 6/9
@mikefsway.bsky.social
Flex-ability is unevenly spread across society.
🚧People need affordable flexible techs, agency (e.g. for tenants), + tariffs & offers without risk to bills
Innovation favours affluent early adopters. The aim is benefits filter to all - but this isn’t certain or quick⏳ 5/9
🚧People need affordable flexible techs, agency (e.g. for tenants), + tariffs & offers without risk to bills
Innovation favours affluent early adopters. The aim is benefits filter to all - but this isn’t certain or quick⏳ 5/9
January 23, 2024 at 7:38 AM
Flex-ability is unevenly spread across society.
🚧People need affordable flexible techs, agency (e.g. for tenants), + tariffs & offers without risk to bills
Innovation favours affluent early adopters. The aim is benefits filter to all - but this isn’t certain or quick⏳ 5/9
🚧People need affordable flexible techs, agency (e.g. for tenants), + tariffs & offers without risk to bills
Innovation favours affluent early adopters. The aim is benefits filter to all - but this isn’t certain or quick⏳ 5/9
Flex-ability = household ability to obtain flex benefits with ease⚡💆♀️
Flex-ability is super-sized by tech - heat pumps, batteries, EVs, rooftop solar and energy efficiency - combined with user-friendly retail offers🌞🔋
Smartmeters and high-speed internet are required📱 4/9
Flex-ability is super-sized by tech - heat pumps, batteries, EVs, rooftop solar and energy efficiency - combined with user-friendly retail offers🌞🔋
Smartmeters and high-speed internet are required📱 4/9
January 23, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Flex-ability = household ability to obtain flex benefits with ease⚡💆♀️
Flex-ability is super-sized by tech - heat pumps, batteries, EVs, rooftop solar and energy efficiency - combined with user-friendly retail offers🌞🔋
Smartmeters and high-speed internet are required📱 4/9
Flex-ability is super-sized by tech - heat pumps, batteries, EVs, rooftop solar and energy efficiency - combined with user-friendly retail offers🌞🔋
Smartmeters and high-speed internet are required📱 4/9