ERRA Summer School: Introduction to Energy Regulation

ERRA 25th Summer School 2027 – Introduction to Energy Regulation, Budapest and online

The ERRA Summer School: Introduction to Energy Regulation is a foundational training programme that provides a thorough introduction to the principles and mechanisms of energy regulation. It is an essential resource for understanding the complexities of energy markets and regulatory frameworks, as well as the classical and newly emerging roles of energy regulators.

The programme explores a range of topics, including the structure of energy markets, tariff methodologies, the regulatory processes that ensure transparency, efficiency and fairness in the energy sector, and the tasks associated with the energy transition. Designed for professionals at the early stages of their careers or those moving into the energy field, it offers a clear and structured overview of key concepts in energy governance and policy.

The 2027 edition combines a five-day core week in Budapest, Hungary which you can attend in person or online, with four online sessions. Two introductory sessions on June 22–23 prepare you for the course, and two follow-up sessions on July 7–8 give you time for questions, consultation with instructors and an optional exercise review.

core week: June 28 - July 2
+ 4 online sessions:
June 22–23 & July 7–8

5 days
+ 4 online sessions

Introductory

10 CER credits

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Programme overview

1Online Session 1 – June 22 | SETTING THE SCENE

The fundamental principles and institutions of energy regulation, and the roles regulators play.

2Online Session 2 – June 23 | ECONOMICS OF MONOPOLIES

The economic fundamentals of regulating energy sector monopolies.

3Day 1 – June 28 | COMPETITION AND REGULATION IN ELECTRICITY MARKETS

Wholesale market design, market integration and cross-border trading, with a case study on price volatility for industrial consumers.

4Day 2 – June 29 | PRICE AND TARIFF REGULATION IN THE ELECTRICITY MARKETS

Cost-plus and incentive regulation, retail price regulation and a hands-on price-setting exercise.

5Day 3 – June 30 | COMPETITION AND REGULATION IN THE GAS MARKETS

The gas value chain, infrastructure regulation, wholesale and retail markets, recent LNG supply shocks and a case study on gas storage obligations.

6Day 4 – July 1 | INTEGRATING RENEWABLES IN A HIGHLY ELECTRIFIED ENERGY SYSTEM

RES support schemes and PPAs, renewable integration, energy storage and a case study from Italian regulation.

7Day 5 – July 2 | ENSURING RESILIENT GRID DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION

Grid needs in a high-RES, electrified power system, a storage optimisation exercise and the final test.

8Online Session 3 – July 7 | POST-COURSE CONSULTATION WITH COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Q&A on the topics participants raise in the course evaluation.

9Online Session 4 – July 8 | POST-COURSE EXERCISE

A review of the price-setting and storage optimisation exercises.

This course is eligible for 10 CER credits. More information on the Certified Energy Regulator (CER).

In case of interest, please contact the ERRA Secretariat.

Participant Testimonials

Mr Yuriy Bilen, Policy Officer, RAAEY, Greece

Mr. Bernhard Schimpf, Lawyer, E-Control, Austria

92%

overall rating of the course

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