Goga Daraselia

2026-06-10

Future of Energy Regulation in Changing Power System | Podcast

This episode of ERRA’s Energy Regulatory Podcast features host Luca Lo Schiavo, ERRA Regulatory Specialist, in conversation with Marc McGranaghan, Partner at EPRI Europe. Drawing on his presentation that opened Session V of the most recent 23rd ERRA Annual Conference, Marc argues that the energy transition is not fundamentally a technological challenge, but rather a question of regulatory design.
2026-06-04

Power and Gas Basics: System Fundamentals

This course is designed primarily for non-engineers who need a clear understanding of how power and gas systems operate. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the technical foundations of power systems, the evolution of the generation mix from thermal to renewable sources, operational challenges associated with variable generation, grid stability and frequency management, balancing mechanisms and flexibility requirements. The programme includes two dedicated modules one on power systems (duration: 2 days + site visit) and one on gas systems (duration: 1 day + site visit) – which may be attended together (total: 4 days including site visit) or separately.
2026-05-27

Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Review and Assessment Tools

A focused course on capital expenditure review and assessment tools covering regulatory measures to review and approve the reasonableness of capex plans submitted by licensees. Topics include Regulatory Asset Base (RAB) valuation methods, integration of RAB in the Allowed Revenues of licensees, financial and economic tests applied to capex plans and efficiency analysis used in economic regulation. Duration: 2 days.
2026-05-07

23rd ERRA Annual Conference Newsletter

The ERRA Annual Conference brought together national energy regulators, utility leaders, investors, top-tier consultants, and academics for high-level dialogue on the evolving landscape of energy markets. The event fostered strategic discussions and regulatory insights that help shape the future of the sector. The conference overarching theme was Transforming Energy Policies – Adapting Energy Regulation and the agenda analysed both the electricity and gas sectors of today. 
2026-04-06

ERRA Regulatory Story No. 18: When a Dominant EV Operator Squeezes the Market: Case Study of Italy

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) imposed in July 2025 the first antitrust sanction in the European EV charging sector against Enel X (Ruling 31646). This Regulatory Story provides a concise legal and regulatory analysis of the AGCM decision, together with the European context that gives the AGCM ruling its wider significance and its implications for energy EU NRAs operating under the AFIR (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation) framework.
2026-03-06

Eurelectric Position Paper: Distributed Flexibility Report | Podcast

This episode of ERRA’s Energy Regulatory Podcast features host Luca Lo Schiavo engaging with Zsuzsa Cseko, Senior Policy Advisor at Eurelectric for a discussion on Eurelectric Position Paper: Distributed Flexibility Report. Discussion in this podcast covers various flexibility mechanisms, ranging from Time-of-Use network tariffs to market-based solutions, and examines some successful cases, from France to Portugal, that are described in detail in the Eurelectric report.