Regulation for Sustainable Development Goal 7

26 WEEKS ONLINE COURSE

Achieving equal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is one of the targets of the United Nation’s initiatives for a sustainable future (Sustainable Development Goal 7). According to reports by the UN, “access to electricity in the poorest countries has begun to accelerate, energy efficiency continues to improve and renewable energy is making gains in electricity sector”. Despite these improvements, hundreds of millions of people still suffer from having limited access to energy sources.

The present online course analyses the multi-dimensional approach to energy access, by emphasising the role of regulation in bringing actionable solutions to these problems.

Bringing together a host of experts from across the world, this training will provide the learner with insights on how to design the appropriate policy and regulatory framework needed to ensure sustainable energy for all (Sustainable Development Goal 7 – SDG7).  Learning outcomes include:

  • Understanding of the interdependence of the tools available to address energy access including the technologies (traditional, clean and smart), finance, business models and regulatory instruments
  • Understanding of the wider impact energy access has on health, education and on overall socio-economic development

The length of the course is approximately 4.5 months. The course is divided into 6 knowledge blocks with a total of 17 lessons and 6 Live panels. The number of hours needed per week is 4-6 hours.

Early bird Discount
10% for registrations and payments by 17 April 2023
Course director
Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga
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  • Dates
    09 May 2023 - 30 Oct 2023
  • Level
    Fundamentals
  • Type
    Online
  • Workload
    4-6 hours/week
  • Register by
    02 May 2023
Background

This FSR online course will provide global energy practitioners with a holistic understanding of the various aspects of providing sustainable energy access for all.

The length of the course is approximately 4.5 months. The course is divided into 6 knowledge blocks with a total of 17 lessons and 6 Live panels. The number of hours needed per week is 4-6 hours.

The online training will be given in English, with an option of French and Spanish subtitles for the video lectures.

STRUCTURE

The course participants will work individually and in groups on specific tasks – all real-life cases and issues.

Start of course
Welcome class: Tuesday 9 May 2023, 12-13 PM CEST

Intro Class: Monday 22 May 2023, 2-3 PM CEST

Block 1:

  • Understand the perspective, challenges and approaches of energy access and its correlation to the many facets of development.
  • Dates: 15 – 29 May 2023

Live class 1: Monday 29 May 2-3.30 PM CEST: A view on challenges and experiences on the provision of energy access by practitioners.
Moderator: Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga (African School of Regulation); panellists: Julio Eisman (Universal Energy Access Lab MIT & IIT-Comillas), Eduardo Sánchez (Ministry of Economy, State Government of Nuevo Leon Mexico)

Block 2:

  • Learn the different elements of the power sector and the similarities and differences between developed and developing countries. Understand the various electrification pathways such as grid extensions, stand-alone systems and microgrids.
  • Understand how the power sector is regulated and the various regulatory instruments used.
  • Dates: 30 May-17 July 2023

Office Hours:

  • Monday 5 June 2-3 PM CEST: African School of Regulation (ASR) Team
  • Monday 12 June 2-3 PM CEST: Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga (ASR) & Pippo Ranci (FSR)
  • Monday 26 June 2-3 PM CEST: ASR Team
  • Monday 3 July 2-3 PM CEST: ASR Team
  • Monday 10 July 2-3 PM CEST: Andrés González

Live class 2: Monday 17 July 2-3.30 PM CEST: Electricity as an enabler of development; demand growth
Moderator: TBD; panellist: Sumaya Mohamed (Power for All)

Summer Break: 18 July – 30 August 2023

Block 3:

  • Study the financing mechanisms and business models of the different approaches of providing electricity access. And how regulation can be adapted to provide universal access to energy
  • Dates: 1 September – 3 October 2022

Office Hours:

  • Monday 4 September 2-3 PM CEST: ASR Team
  • Monday 11 September 2-3 PM CEST: Santos Díaz Pastor (Comillas University)
  • Monday 18 September 2-3 PM CEST: Cathy Oxby (Africa GreenCo)
  • Monday 25 September 2-3 PM CET: TBC

Live class 3: Monday 2 October 2-3.30 PM CET: Achieving compatibility between electrification planning, market freedom, universal access, and sustainability of electricity supply.
Moderator: Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga (ASR); panellists: TBD

Block 4:

  • Understand the challenges, technologies and business models of clean cooking solutions in developing countries.
  • Dates: 4 – 10 October 2023

Office Hour:

  • Monday 9 October 2-3 PM CET: Julio Lumbreras (School of Industrial Engineering)

Block 5:

  • Conclude the learnings and discuss strategic issues of energy access.
  • Dates: 11 – 16 October 2023

Live class 4: Monday 16 October 2-3.30 PM CET: Current efforts and perspectives in universal energy access.
Moderator: Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga (ASR); panellists: TBD

 Course ends 31 October 2023

OUTCOMES

This course will enable the learner in gaining a comprehensive vision to design appropriate policy and regulatory framework needed to ensure sustainable energy for all.

At the end of the course, the participants can earn a Certificate of Attendance, a Certificate of Completion or a Certificate of Excellence, depending of their performance and engagement throughout the course.

AUDIENCE & LEVELS

The training is developed for experienced managers and targets professionals from the energy sector including government agencies, regulatory bodies, energy companies, energy utilities, development organisations, but also academics and researchers.

No specific academic background is required.

The course will be given in English, with an option of French, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles for the video lectures.

Course Certificates

At the end of the course, the participants can earn a Certificate of Attendance, a Certificate of Completion or a Certificate of Excellence, depending of their performance and engagement throughout the course.

FSR Annual Scholarships

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 the end of February 2023 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 31 January 2023.

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Fees & Cancellation policy

Find here more information regarding which category you belong to

  • Students (with a certificate of current studies): 440€ 
  • Four free seats for Star Donors
  • Two free seats for Major Donors
  • One free seat for Associate Donors

Discounts 

Special offer for group enrolments: 10% discount from 5 participants from the same organisation

Contact: fsr.secretariat@eui.eu 

Cancellation policy 

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

The Learning Approach
Personalised Learning
This course offers three different engagement levels, based on your prior knowledge and the amount of time you can dedicate to the course.
Real-life cases
a chance to collaborate with your peers on a country based research project and discuss it with the main experts in the field. 
Live Panels
Interact in live Sessions with experts at the end of each block
Course Faculty

Where participants come from

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Energy Access – Why regulate and what regulation?

The course is unique in that it examines the interdependence of the various tools available to address energy access such as the latest technologies available, financial instruments and innovative business models as well as analyses the wider impact energy access has on health, education and overall socio-economic development.

What Participants say about this course

Best course ever. Participated in all sections of forum discussions, finalised all quizzes and the country project on time. I highly appreciate the knowledge transfer and highlights of the challenges we face as developing countries. The country projects will go a long way in changing the policies. implementing and seeing country investment in energy.

Participant of 2020 Edition

I like the course very much for its comprehensive and in-depth discussions on the very topic of universal access to electricity. It is good to have readings which touch upon real stories as well as technical terms so that we can understand crucial concepts better. The many examples are exceptionally useful for people who have little knowledge about the electricity sector, and how a variety of solutions is applied to solve problems in developing countries.

Participant of 2020 Edition

Overally , the course is very informative and educative. It gives a platform to share country experiences of what is transpiring regarding Regulation sustainable development goal 7. The course facilitators did a good job and they were always available to respond to the participants concerns.

Participant of 2020 Edition

I have left the course as a better energy engineer. With more confidence that I can be an effective agent of advancing the goal of access to clean energy for all.

Participant of 2020 Edition

The past five months were full of discovery and great learning opportunities. Grateful to Enel Foundation for the opportunity given to me to take this amazing course offered by the FlorenceSchoolofRegulation. Universal access to energy requires better regulation, and the FSR Energy will stop at nothing than providing the best skills to these game-changers. I can't thank the FSR team enough for the pack of knowledge I gained.

Bime Bongmo | Rural Engineer at the Ministry of Water Resources and Energy Cameroon

It's been a good week this came in the mail. Thanks, Florence School of Regulation - FSR Energy for such an insightful five months learning about the current state and the future of energy covering technology, finance, business, etc and most important regulations for universal access to energy

Ujunwa Ojemeni | Senior Investment Associate at All On

The lectures, coordination and participation were all outstanding. The learning experience was thoughtful, timely, relevant and provoking. Thank you FSR!

Participant of 2019 Edition
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Editions
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Participants
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Countries
32
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