FSR Energy & Climate brings together the worlds of academia and practice. We carry out applied research, training courses and policy dialogue with the purpose of developing economically and socially sound energy regulation and policy in Europe and worldwide.
In the past year, several crises have emerged and posed important challenges to the European Union. The impact of energy shortages is aggravated by problems in the supply of raw…
Tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring Marzia Sesini, a Senior Research Associate at the Florence School of Regulation, as she discusses her recent article, "A Bumpy Road to…
The European Commission’s Communication directed to consumers regarding the Green Transition does not emphasise their shared responsibility. Instead, the Commission puts the emphasis on empowering consumers to make green choices.…
Why economic competitiveness is at the heart of the European project In Mario Draghi’s much-discussed competitiveness report, he concluded the…
In this report, we focus on the fundamentals of energy and climate policy as reformulated in the EU Green Deal. The 2024 edition of this report includes updates following the…
The FSR is an academic institution committed to addressing today’s most pressing global challenges via interdisciplinary research and policy dialogue.…
The reform of the electricity market design The reform of the electricity market design (EMD) adopted in May 2024[1] aimed…
On Friday 22 November 2024, the 29th UN Climate Conference ended, leaving most negotiators disappointed about the slow progress and…
The objectives of the Paris Agreement require that all countries, be they advanced economies (AEs) or emerging markets and developing…
The training will focus on three areas where cities can be particularly impactful: the uptake of renewable energy, improving the energy efficiency of Europe’s building stock, electricity metering and distribution…
Learn the fundamental regulatory principles of the electricity and gas sectors through hands-on, real case activities and examples with instructors from national regulatory authorities from Europe and North America, the…
Crafting research with impact on energy policy and regulation LARS is a residential training addressing researchers with modeling skills who are keen to support the energy policy and regulatory debate.…
The school carries out multidisciplinary research with the purpose of developing economically, legally, and socially-sound regulation and policy.
Designed by an international faculty of academics and the main experts in the field, our courses are designed to meet the educational needs of professionals at all levels.
Our events bring together the world of academia and practice to offer a vast range of opportunities for open discussion and practice sharing.
Over the last year, energy prices in Europe have increased sharply, reaching unprecedented levels. This was: initially mainly due to a tight LNG market in the face of a faster-than-expected economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, with gas demand outpacing…
Read MoreJoin us in Florence for 3 days of in-person events where we will convene our donors and renowned experts from…