The training is structured around three blocks: an initial block will review the regulatory fundamentals; Block II is the core of the course, in which the key issues are analysed and participants are asked to contribute with their own analyses; Block III gathers a series of live discussions on the hottest energy regulation topics.

Block 0: Basics on Energy Systems (4 – 18 October 2022)

Selected readings will be available, describing how energy systems are operated and managed.

How do energy (power and gas) systems manage to provide end-users with energy supply continuously with an adequate quality of service, at an affordable price and with an acceptable environmental impact

Block I: Theory and Principles of Regulation (25 October – 24 November 2022)

Three introductory modules (one-week long) to review the fundamentals of regulatory practice needed to delve into the subsequent study of the regulation of the different energy activities.

The modules consist of two interactive lectures at the start of the week. In the lecture, updated and selected support material is offered to the participants, so they can improve or consolidate their knowledge.

Block II: Regulation of Energy Supply Activities (29 November 2022– 25 April 2023)

A six-month online and fully interactive course during which energy regulatory principles and case studies are studied together in-depth in a well-structured, flexible e-learning environment that features live lectures and discussions with the course instructors and participants.

Block III: final webinar series: Current Regulatory Key Discussion (16 – 25 May 2023)

Three live sessions, devoted to the discussion of case studies and the presentation of other topics of specific interest to the course participants. A final one-day panel on energy and sustainability, which marks the end of the course with the awarding of diplomas to participants.

What you will learn:  

• The principles of regulatory economics for the regulation of monopolies and competitive activities and the elements required for the proper functioning of competitive markets
• Regulatory models and the restructuring process of the electricity and gas sectors – detailed view of the institutional structure for energy regulation and policy-making in Europe
• Different approaches to the regulation of transmission and distribution networks as natural monopolies
• Regulatory and technological challenges for the widespread inception of retail markets
• The common challenges that the electricity and gas sector will face towards the completion of the European internal energy market 

The course is given in English and developed for: 

• Representatives from National Regulatory Authorities 
• Professionals from the regulatory departments of energy companies such as Transmission System Operators and Distribution companies for electricity or gas, power generators or gas suppliers 

No formal background on energy regulation is required. An educational background in engineering, economics, or law is strongly recommended. 

The course is designed for a global audience and the times of the live classes can be adjusted to facilitate access from different time zones.

To ensure a close interaction with the instructors and a personalised learning experience, this online course will have a limited number of participants.

• Electric power and gas systems: Structure, organisation and functioning
• Theory and principles of regulation and competition
• Models of regulation. Restructuring of the electric power and gas industries
• Regulatory institutions and national regulatory authorities
• Regulatory economics: Monopolistic activities and approaches to price control
• Regulatory economics: Competitive activities
• Quality of service in electricity and gas
• Energy systems and the environment
• Traditional regulation of energy utilities
• Electricity transmission and distribution networks
• Gas networks
• Electricity markets: wholesale and retail
• Gas markets: wholesale and retail
• Tariff design
• The legal framework and legal cases in EU energy regulation
• Environmental regulation

The training is led by Profs. Ignacio Pérez Arriaga (Honorary Course Director) and Carlos Batlle, who have been teaching the course “Engineering, Economics and Regulation of the Electric Power Sector” at MIT for the last ten years. They are supported by a group of leading experts in the field, who will channel their rich knowledge into interactive lectures, case studies, and live webinars.

Each year, the Florence School of Regulation – Energy and Climate (FSR Energy & Climate) awards scholarships for a wide variety of training courses targeting a broad audience of professionals and academics.

Applications will be assessed by a Selection Committee of FSR members on a yearly basis. The successful candidates will be informed by 28 February 2022 and will be provided with all relevant information on how to enroll in the online course or residential training of their choice.

Send your application by 9 January 2022.

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• General fee: 4,700 EUR
• Associate donors fee (10%): 4,230 EUR
• Major donors fee (20%): 3,750 EUR
• Star donors fee (25%): 3,525 EUR

Paid registration fee is non-refundable. However, registrant substitution may be made up to 20 days before the start date of the course.