2026-06-15

Impact of Energy Transition on Grids, Markets and Flexibility

In this course participants will be able to learn how regulation can support flexibility in the power system and how the regulatory and legal framework can be setup for this purpose. It covers both transmission and distribution flexibility issues, barriers and solutions, and explains the importance of flexibility in operating the power system. Duration: 3 days
2026-06-12

Financing Future Grid: Efficient WACC for Energy Transition

This focused course examines regulatory considerations in assessing the weighted average cost of capital for regulated infrastructure. It covers methodologies for assessing the cost of debt, appropriate gearing levels, and regulatory approaches to estimating the cost of equity, with particular emphasis on CAPM. Duration: 2 days
2026-06-12

Renewable Energy Regulation: Support Schemes Advancing Energy Transition

This course equips participants with the regulatory knowledge needed to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy in the electricity sector, a key pillar of the energy transition. It begins with an introduction to the economics of renewable energy, then examines in depth how regulators can advance decarbonization across each market segment: households, commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, and utility-scale projects. Duration: 3 days
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 provides a comprehensive introduction to the technical foundations of power systems, the evolution of the generation mix from thermal to renewable sources, operational challenges, 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