Research

The School carries out applied research with the purpose of developing economically, legally, and socially-sound regulation and policy, using a multidisciplinary approach.

Critical raw materials and the Industrial Accelerator Act : coordination challenges in the EU supply framework

This paper examines how the EU framework for critical raw materials operates under conditions of accelerated industrial demand introduced by the Industrial Accelerator Act....

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Policy Brief
Linking multimodal passenger hubs to high-speed rail
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Policy Paper
International carbon credits in the EU : ensuring flexibility without undermining credibility
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Executive Education

We offer different types of training: Online, Residential, Blended and Tailor-made courses in all levels of knowledge.

Policy Events

A wide range of events for open discussion and knowledge exchange. In Florence, Brussels, worldwide and online.

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Discover more initiatives, broader research, and featured reports.

Lights on Women

The Lights on Women initiative promotes, trains and advocates for women in energy, climate and sustainability, boosting their visibility, representation and careers.

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Energy

Energy & Climate carries out applied research, training courses and policy dialogue impacting policy-makers, stakeholders and consumers.

Blog posts

Jun 2, 2026
Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities | Fabiana de Cillo Carvalho
Hear from Fabiana de Cillo Carvalho about their experience in the Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities. This nine-month professional ...
Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities | Fabiana de Cillo Carvalho
Jun 2, 2026
Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities | Bruno Eustáquio de Carvalho
Hear from Bruno Eustáquio de Carvalho about their experience in the Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities. This nine-month profession...
Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities | Bruno Eustáquio de Carvalho

Jun 2, 2026
Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities | Isaac Mandelbrot Yombo
Hear from Isaac Mandelbrot Yombo about their experience in the Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities. This nine-month professional cou...
Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities | Isaac Mandelbrot Yombo
Jun 2, 2026
Event Highlights
Empowering and protecting EU consumers in an evolving energy landscape
This online FSR Debate explored the current level of protection of household consumers entering energy-related services. The starting point fo...
Empowering and protecting EU consumers in an evolving energy landscape
Jun 1, 2026
Testimonials | Annual training on the regulation of energy utilities
Hear directly from our participants as they share their real experiences and takeaways from our flagship course. Discover how the annual training on t...
Testimonials | Annual training on the regulation of energy utilities
May 19, 2026
Event Highlights
How the EU can strengthen international climate cooperation without delaying climate action
As the EU moves to finalise its post-2030 climate policy framework, a key question has moved to the centre of the debate: can international carbon...
How the EU can strengthen international climate cooperation without delaying climate action

Events

From the Space Economy to Space Economics
Space technologies are being woven into every sector of the economy at an unprecedented pace, creating impacts that ripple across infrastructure, gove...
From the Space Economy to Space Economics
Jun 30, 2026
An Overview of Recent Energy Case Law from the CJEU, June 2026
The FSR Law Area will provide a comprehensive review of the most significant energy cases before the Court of Justice of the European Union...
An Overview of Recent Energy Case Law from the CJEU, June 2026

Jun 09, 2026
LUCE Awards 2026 – Women for the green transition
Building on the strong foundation laid in previous years, the 4th edition of the LUCE Awards represents a renewed step forward in accelerating the...
LUCE Awards 2026 – Women for the green transition
Jun 23, 2026
EU ETS 2026 revision: what’s next?
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is entering a decisive phase, as the European Commission is preparing the 2026 review of the EU...
EU ETS 2026 revision: what’s next?
Jun 10, 2026
Empowering energy consumers and promoting system flexibility in the age of artificial intelligence
  The Internal Energy Market (IEM) ultimately aims at providing greater choice and better prices to energy consumers, through a sustainable energy sy...
Empowering energy consumers and promoting system flexibility in the age of artificial intelligence
May 19, 2026
Citizens' Energy Package and FSR study on the relevance of consumer protection
Watch the recording: On 10th March, the European Commission released its long-awaited Citizens Energy Package, a key step towards delivering afforda...
Citizens' Energy Package and FSR study on the relevance of consumer protection

Publications

Date: May 4, 2026
Policy Paper
International carbon credits in the EU : ensuring flexibility without undermining credibility
The EU is currently reviewing its post-2030 climate policy framework, including the potential use of...
Date: Apr 28, 2026
Technical Report
A study on consumer protection during gas phase-out
The EU aims to reach climate neutrality by 2050, which means phasing out almost all fossil fuels and shifting...

Date: Apr 22, 2026
Working Paper
Compensation mechanisms to mitigate the market risk in offshore bidding zones
The latest European electricity market design reform introduced a compensation mechanism for wind producers...
Date: Mar 31, 2026
Policy Paper
Proposal for reviewing the Regulation on trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) : assessment and recommendations
Energy networks play an essential role in enabling competition, thus improving energy affordability, and in...
Ronnie  Belmans Alberto Pototschnig ECSM
Date: Mar 20, 2026
Article
Loss and damage of climate change : recognition, obligation and legal consequences
In 1991, Vanuatu presented a proposal to address climate change-related loss and damage, particularly...
Date: Mar 16, 2026
Technical Report
A study on the relevance of consumer rights and protections in the context of innovative energy-related services
Building on technological development, changes in consumer preferences, and an evolving legal framework, old...

People

Leonardo Meeus
Director of the Florence School of Regulation
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Clara Poletti
Part-time Professor
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Alberto Pototschnig
Executive Deputy Director, World of Practice
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Ilaria Conti
Coordinator for Strategy and Development
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