Research

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

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 and new market players are providing consumers (i.e., residential customers)...

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Cross-border solidarity versus national capacity markets : risk of inadequate capacity procurement
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Reflections on climate resilient tourism : evidence for the EU ETS-2 and voluntary carbon markets
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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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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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Donors

The FSR benefits from the support of donors, whose insights and support contribute to shape the school’s journey and ensure that its work remains both rigorous and relevant. Being an FSR donor means becoming an integral part of our community of experts and benefiting from privileged access to our activities.

Main benefits

Research

We combine robust knowledge and a multidisciplinary approach to offer the most advanced thinking on energy regulation and policy, actively fostering collaborations with leading institutions and companies.

Policy Debates

Our donors are invited to closed door events and workshops in Florence and Brussels to discuss the hottest topics with the main experts in the field.

Executive Education

We design and conduct different types of training, supported by a world-renowned faculty and an unmatched learning environment. We offer scholarships and

Knowledge Platform

We develop a wide range of media formats in order to maximise the impact and coverage of the research, tailored to different audiences.

Lights on Women

Lights on Women is an initiative dedicated to advancing gender equality and women’s representation in the energy, climate, and sustainability sectors, through visibility, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building activities.

Types of donorship

Becoming an FSR Energy donor means becoming an integral part of our community of experts and benefiting from privileged access to our activities.

Donor Tier Level

 

1. Star Donors

  • Donor-exclusive weekly newsletter with tailored updates on FSR activities
  • Single point of contact to ensure continuous communication and feedback
  • Exclusive conferences and workshops (e.g. Regulatory Policy Workshop Series): 2 seats
  • Community online training courses: 4 free seats (registrations for each course)
  • Class training courses: 25% discount on the full fee
  • Tailor-made training courses: 25% discount on the normal price
  • Priority access to residential events if overbooked
  • Membership of the Policy Advisory Council
  • One exclusive workshop for the Donor’s management and/or staff

2. Major Donors

  • Donor-exclusive weekly newsletter with tailored updates on FSR activities
  • Single point of contact to ensure continuous communication and feedback
  • Exclusive conferences and workshops (e.g. Regulatory Policy Workshop Series): 2 seats
  • Community online training courses: 2 free seats (registrations for each course)
  • Class training courses: 20% discount on the full fee
  • Tailor-made training courses: 20% discount on the normal price
  • Priority access to residential events if overbooked
  • Membership of the Policy Advisory Council

3. Associate Donors

  • Donor-exclusive weekly newsletter with tailored updates on FSR activities
  • Single point of contact to ensure continuous communication and feedback
  • Exclusive conferences and workshops (e.g. Regulatory Policy Workshop Series): 2 seats
  • Community online training courses: 1 free seat (registrations for each course)
  • Class training courses: 10% discount on the full fee
  • Tailor-made training courses: 10% discount on the normal price

Part of the financing for FSR Transport’s activities and overall management is provided by donor companies with an interest in the sector. Organisations can support FSR Transport through an annual donorship, contributing to the development and continuity of its work.

Representatives of donor organisations are members of the FSR Transport Advisory Council, which meets once a year to provide recommendations on the annual work plan, future priorities, and key thematic areas. Donors remain in regular contact with the FSR Transport Director and team, are frequently invited to events organised in Florence, and may also propose new initiatives to be developed collaboratively.

Lights on Women promotes gender equality and representation in the energy, climate and sustainability sectors. One of the few initiatives recognised as part of the EU Commission, DG ENER Equality Network.

Donorship benefits:
  • 1 free seat for any FSR community course
  • Cooperation on gender mainstreaming events
  • Special interview/blogpost on request
  • Dedicated newsletter
  • Posting opportunities on Energybase
  • Your organisation logo on all promotional materials

LUCE Awards is an annual initiative aimed at spotlighting women’s outstanding contributions and achievements that pave the way for a more sustainable future.

Donorship benefits:
  1. One seat in the evaluation committee
  2. Your organisation logo on Luce Awards promotional materials

The Chair is named after Ignacia de Loyola de Palacio, former Vice President of the European Commission and Commissioner for transportation and energy. A great European, a decisive woman, and a person wholly dedicated to the common good. The Loyola de Palacio Chair activity started on 1 October 2008.

Donorship benefits:
  • Academic publications by the Chair on relevant topics and their dissemination via FSR activities
  • Availability of researchers to present research progress, and to act as an academic sounding board, which can be organised via short catch-up meetings
  • Availability of researchers for presentations at events or meetings

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Collaborations

The Florence School of Regulation collaborates with an international network of partners to shape forward-looking regulation and public policy across sectors. Together with regulators, public authorities, companies, academic institutions and international organisations, we co-create high-quality training, applied research and policy dialogue initiatives. By connecting global perspectives with European policy experience, the FSR global network drives informed debate and practical solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s regulatory landscape.

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