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)...

Authors
Lucila de Almeida Alberto Pototschnig Alessandra Porcari Nicolò Rossetto
Working Paper
Cross-border solidarity versus national capacity markets : risk of inadequate capacity procurement
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Contribution to book
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.

19 March 2026
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Policy Events

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

24 March 2026 14:00
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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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Blog posts

Citizens’ Energy Package
Mar 17, 2026
Topic of the Month
Nine actions for a citizen centric energy transition
On 10 March 2026, the European Commission issued the Citizens Energy Package, a major initiative designed to ensure that every European citizen—not ...
Nine actions for a citizen centric energy transition
Electricity
Mar 11, 2026
News
The Citizens Energy Package and the FSR Study on the relevance of consumer rights and protections
On 10th March, the European Commission released its long-awaited proposal known as the Citizens Energy Package, a key step towards delivering affordab...
The Citizens Energy Package and the FSR Study on the relevance of consumer rights and protections
Video
Jan 28, 2026
10th Ana Aguado Scholarship
To honour Ana Aguado’s legacy and support the next generation of energy leaders, two student scholarships are offered for participation in the S...
10th Ana Aguado Scholarship
Action Plan for Affordable Energy
Jan 21, 2026
Topic of the Month
Mapping the legal framework for scaling up energy communities and energy sharing
Mapping and comparing the legal framework, from open-source platforms to consumer protection Both the Affordable Energy Action Plan and the Citizen...
Mapping the legal framework for scaling up energy communities and energy sharing
Action Plan for Affordable Energy
Jan 5, 2026
Topic of the Month
One-Stop Shops as Local Instruments for Affordable Energy in the EU
The role of local and regional actors in protecting and empowering energy consumers has been gradually acknowledged at the EU level, with the consult...
One-Stop Shops as Local Instruments for Affordable Energy in the EU
Electricity
Oct 20, 2025
Topic of the Month
What drives a school: meet our researchers in action
At the Florence School of Regulation, research is not a solitary pursuit. It’s a dynamic process of collaboration, dialogue, and exploration — fro...
What drives a school: meet our researchers in action
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Events

Workshop
Oct 03, 2025
Energy Network for the Green Transition
This Workshop will look at the opportunities for streamlining and simplifying the EU network regulatory framework, at the most effective approach to e...
Energy Network for the Green Transition
Online Debate
Jun 05, 2025
The regulatory regime of electricity interconnectors with third countries
This FSR Debate aims at assessing the regulatory regime currently applicable to interconnectors with third countries and in which way this framework c...
The regulatory regime of electricity interconnectors with third countries
Online Debate
May 07, 2025
The future of the EU electricity sector: between markets and public intervention
This debate aims at discussing the extent to which the latest reform of the electricity market design, introduced by legislation in 2024 and currently...
The future of the EU electricity sector: between markets and public intervention
Online Event
Jul 02, 2024
The European electricity market reform: is a new target model emerging?
 The European electricity market reform represents a significant turning point as it aims to adapt power markets for decarbonisation. Together with...
The European electricity market reform: is a new target model emerging?
Insights
Jun 26, 2024
CfDs to support renewables: the devil is in the details
FSR Insights series on “Developments in the European energy and climate policy” with FSR part-time professor Lena Kitzing   Contracts for Dif...
CfDs to support renewables: the devil is in the details
Insights
May 29, 2024
Experimentalist governance in energy: insights from the EU
On 29 May 2024, the FSR Insights series will start looking at ‘Developments in European energy and climate policy’, the new theme that wil...
Experimentalist governance in energy: insights from the EU
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Publications

Publication
Date: Mar 13, 2026
Working Paper
Cross-border solidarity versus national capacity markets : risk of inadequate capacity procurement
In Europe, capacity markets are currently designed and operated at the national level, which can give rise to...
Emma Menegatti Leonardo Meeus
Publication
Date: Feb 18, 2026
Article
Independent aggregation in the nordic day-ahead market : what is the welfare impact of socializing supplier compensation payments?
This paper addresses the participation of independent aggregators (IAs) for demand response (DR) in European...
Tim Schittekatte KB ZB
Publication
Date: Dec 18, 2025
Working Paper
Cost allocation in energy data spaces
The digitalisation of the energy sector is giving rise to energy data spaces that aim to support secure,...
Nicolò Rossetto TJ ML LS AS
Publication
Date: Nov 5, 2025
Working Paper
Three steps to a regional capacity market in the EU
The electricity market design reform repositioned capacity markets: they are no longer regarded as...
Emma Menegatti Leonardo Meeus
Publication
Date: Sep 19, 2025
Policy Brief
Streamlining and improving some aspects of the governance of the energy sector
The governance of the EU energy sector has gradually evolved over time to reflect and support the closer...
Alberto Pototschnig
Publication
Date: Jul 25, 2025
Working Paper
How comprehensive is EU electricity market design reform? : exploring the full scope of measures, objectives, and future directions
This article provides a fresh, interdisciplinary perspective on the European Union’s electricity market...
Emma Menegatti Ellen Beckstedde Max Münchmeyer Leonardo Meeus
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People

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Leonardo Meeus
Director of the Florence School of Regulation
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Emma Menegatti
Research Associate
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Ellen Beckstedde
Research Associate
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Alessandra Porcari
Research Associate
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