Research

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

Reforming retail electricity rates to facilitate economy-wide decarbonization

Deep decarbonization of the economy depends heavily on the decarbonization of the electricity sector and the electrification of several key end-use sectors. Decarbonization of...

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Tim Schittekatte DM PLJ RS
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Kickstarting carbon capture and storage adoption : tailoring subsidies to emitters’ needs
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The enlightening blackout in Spain
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Executive Education

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

08 February 2027
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Policy Events

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

01 September 2026 10:00
Biogases and Biomethane in the EU
16 September 2026 09:00
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Implementing Single Ticketing
25 September 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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Tobias Schmidt

Professor of Energy and Technology Policy and the director of the Institute of Science, Technology and Policy at ETH Zurich
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Biography

Tobias Schmidt is Professor of Energy and Technology Policy and the director of the Institute of Science, Technology and Policy at ETH Zurich. In his research, he analyzes the interaction of energy policy and its underlying politics with technological change in the energy sector. His research covers both developed and developing countries. Tobias holds a BSc and MSc in Electrical Engineering (energy focus) and a PhD in Management/Economics.

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