Feb 2026

2026-02-19

AI Data Centers and Energy Regulation: When Traditional Frameworks Meet Unprecedented Demand Growth

This paper by Luca Lo Schiavo examines how the rapid growth of AI data centers is challenging traditional energy regulation in the United States and the European Union. It explores emerging tensions around grid stability, affordability, sustainability, and market access, and considers the need for new regulatory approaches to manage AI-driven electricity demand.
2026-02-08

Regulatory Lessons from the Iberian Blackout

Drawing on the findings presented by Luca Lo Schiavo at the ERRA Chairmen Meeting, the article explores how outdated regulatory frameworks, delayed rule updates, and inadequate voltage control mechanisms contributed to the Iberian Blackout in April 2025 despite sufficient generation capacity.