Research

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

Proposal for reviewing the Regulation on trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) : assessment and recommendations

Energy networks play an essential role in enabling competition, thus improving energy affordability, and in supporting decarbonisation of energy demand and security of supply....

Authors
Ronnie Belmans Alberto Pototschnig ECSM
Article
Loss and damage of climate change : recognition, obligation and legal consequences
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Technical Report
A study on the relevance of consumer rights and protections in the context of innovative energy-related services
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Executive Education

We offer different types of training: Online, Residential, Blended and Tailor-made courses in all levels of knowledge.

06 October 2026
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Policy Events

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

16 April 2026 09:00
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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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Thomas Fabian

Chief Commercial Vehicles Officer, ACEA

Biography

Thomas Fabian joined the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) in 2018 and became Chief Commercial Vehicles Officer in 2024. Representing the EU’s seven major truck and bus manufacturers, he focuses on decarbonizing heavy-duty road transport, tackling the associated challenges, and helping shape European and international regulatory frameworks to support the industry’s global competitiveness on its path toward climate neutrality.
Previously, he served in various leadership roles at the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), the International Association of the Body and Trailer Building Industry (CLCCR), the German Airports Association (ADV) and the Federation of German Industries (BDI). Earlier in his career, he was a Scientific Advisor to a member of the German Parliament.
Thomas Fabian holds a degree in transport engineering from the Technical University of Berlin and has worked on international transport policy projects since graduating in 2000.

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