
Workshop description
Participant testimonial
by Mr. Géza Pálfi, Grid Innovation Manager, NKM Áramhálózati Kft
The Workshop is co-moderated by Gábor Szörényi and Mariusz Swora.
Breakthrough technologies reshaping regulation
Technological innovation is continuously reshaping the way we envisage the operation of our future power systems. At the same time, global policy objectives to reduce GHG emissions and the possibilities provided by digitalization are promoting the acceleration of breakthrough technologies in e-mobility, smart grids, smart appliances, V2G, new service and operation possibilities in aggregation, energy efficiency, demand response and utilization of blockchains. Improved competitiveness of RES and storage technologies are convincing policy makers to aim for increasingly ambitious renewable energy targets and other Climate Change measure related goals.
A Forum on Innovation and Energy Regulation organized by ERRA and the Polish Energy Association in 2016 recognized that the achievement of energy and climate change policy objectives will require an increased penetration and integration of these new technologies in our power systems. The main purpose of the ERRA workshop is to provide a discussion platform with the energy industry, innovators and research institutions where regulators become acquainted with technological advancements, potential new services and solutions likely to affect future power systems. The workshop will also look into examples of regulatory roles in promoting innovation, possible regulatory incentives supporting new technologies and services.
Course registration
ERRA Full Members | EUR 650 + 27% VAT |
ERRA Associate Members | EUR 755 + 27% VAT |
Non-Member Regulators | EUR 860 + 27% VAT |
Non-regulators | EUR 1070 + 27% VAT |
Tuition fee includes: training materials, lunches, coffee breaks during the 2-day workshop.
Please be informed that 2 nights of accommodation at the course venue – European Youth Center (EYCB) can be added (September 4-6). Participants are accommodated in private rooms with private bathroom included , but that there are no television and air conditioner in the rooms. For more information please visit: http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/eycb/Conf_facil/photos_en.asp. In case you need extra nights for your stay, a separate form will be sent to you with the confirmation letter. Single room rate is € 66/night (including breakfast and VAT).
Workshop location
Budapest
Hungary
European Youth Centre Budapest (EYCB)
Address: 1-3 Zivatar Str., H-1024 Budapest
Tel.: +36 1 438 1030 ǀ Fax +36 1 212 4076
E-mail: eycbsecretariat-at-coe.int
Web: www.eycb.coe.int
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Welcoming and introductory remarks

Swora, Mariusz
Attorney at Law, former ERRA Vice-Chairman, Mariusz Swora Law Office, Poland

Szörényi, Gábor
former ERRA Chairman and ERRA General Secretary, former Director of the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority, Hungary
Overview of new technologies possibly affecting energy regulation; Regulatory roles and economic incentives for innovation

Dr. Yardımcı, Okan
Energy Expert, Energy Market Regulatory Authority, Turkey
Coffee Break
Distributed generation and adaptation by DSOs (network planning, utilisation of the network, measuring, active network management etc.)

Dr. Vokony, István
Enterprise Architect, E.ON Business Services Hungary Kft., Strategy & Architecture, Enterprise Architecture Management, Hungary
Lunch
Demand side flexibility – Nordic examples

Lahti, Marielle
Director Smart Grids and Electricity markets, Swedish Smart Grid Forum, Sweden
Technical break
Energy storage: current status of technical development, storage models

Clerens, Patrick
Secretary General, European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE), Belgium
Energy Storage: Legal implications

Táczi, István
Product Implementation Associate, Department of Grid Innovation, E.ON ED Hungary, Hungary
Coffee break
Demand-side response (prosumer aspect, aggregators and energy communities)

Štritof, Ivona
Senior Manager, Advisory, Ernst &Young Savjetovanje d.o.o., Croatia
Group Dinner
Friday, September 7, 2018
Impact of e-mobility on the electricity system operation and regulation

Woodhouse, Stephen
Chief Digital Officer, ÅF Pöyry
Impact of e-mobility on network operation and development

Hartmann, Bálint
Research Fellow, Centre for Energy Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary
Coffee Break
Demand side response: new network pricing, self-generation, new integrated grid - the US example

Hogan, Michael
Senior Advisor, The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Demonstration of “Voltee” Slow Public Charging Concept and Product

Rácz, Lilla
Hungary
Lunch
Digitalisation: the digital future of the energy sector

Finger, Matthias
Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Switzerland
Digitalisation of Energy

Woodhouse, Stephen
Chief Digital Officer, ÅF Pöyry
Coffee break
Blockchain in energy trading

Ferris, Jon
Strategy Director, Electron, United Kingdom
Workshop wrap-up and Summary of key messages

Swora, Mariusz
Attorney at Law, former ERRA Vice-Chairman, Mariusz Swora Law Office, Poland

Szörényi, Gábor
former ERRA Chairman and ERRA General Secretary, former Director of the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority, Hungary
Workshop Moderators

Szörényi, Gábor
former ERRA Chairman and ERRA General Secretary, former Director of the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority, Hungary
Instructors

Clerens, Patrick
Secretary General, European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE), Belgium

Dr. Vokony, István
Enterprise Architect, E.ON Business Services Hungary Kft., Strategy & Architecture, Enterprise Architecture Management, Hungary

Dr. Yardımcı, Okan
Energy Expert, Energy Market Regulatory Authority, Turkey

Ferris, Jon
Strategy Director, Electron, United Kingdom

Finger, Matthias
Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Switzerland

Hartmann, Bálint
Research Fellow, Centre for Energy Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary

Hogan, Michael
Senior Advisor, The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)

Lahti, Marielle
Director Smart Grids and Electricity markets, Swedish Smart Grid Forum, Sweden

Rácz, Lilla
Hungary

Štritof, Ivona
Senior Manager, Advisory, Ernst &Young Savjetovanje d.o.o., Croatia

Swora, Mariusz
Attorney at Law, former ERRA Vice-Chairman, Mariusz Swora Law Office, Poland

Táczi, István
Product Implementation Associate, Department of Grid Innovation, E.ON ED Hungary, Hungary

Woodhouse, Stephen
Chief Digital Officer, ÅF Pöyry
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Nr. | Country | Name | Organization | Job Title |
1 | Saudi Arabia | Zaid Alzaid | Electricity & Cogeneration Regulatory Authority (ECRA) | Pricing Specialist |
2 | Croatia | Sandra Hutter | Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency | Head of Department for the Electric Power Systems and Quality of Supply |
3 | Lithuania | Darius Juškaitis | National Commission for Energy Control and Prices | Chief specialist |
4 | Latvia | Viesturs Kadikis | Public Utilities Commission | Head or tariff and infrastructure division |
5 | Lithuania | Lina Karpavičiūtė | National Commission for Energy Control and Prices | Chief specialist of Gas Division |
6 | Hungary | Ádám Krinszki | Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority | International Coordinator |
7 | Hungary | Geza Palfi | NKM Áramhálózati Kft. | Grid Innovation Manager |
8 | Hungary | László Pintér | E.On Észak-dunántúli Áramhálózati ZRt | Head of Network Innovation Department |
9 | Pakistan | Muhammad Ramzan | National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) | Assistant Director |
10 | Cyprus | Christina Sperezi | Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority | Officer A |
11 | Hungary | Laszlo Szabo | HEA | Deputy Head of Department |
Venue/ Accommodation
European Youth Centre Budapest (EYCB)
Address: Zivatar u. 1-3., H-1024 Budapest
Tel.: +36 1 438 1030 ǀ Fax: +36 1 212 4076
E-mail: eycbsecretariat-at-coe.int
Web: www.eycb.coe.int
Tuition fee includes: training materials, lunches, coffee breaks during the training course and a social programme.
Please be informed that 2 nights of accommodation at the course venue – European Youth Center (EYCB) can be added (September 5-7). Participants are accommodated in private rooms with private bathroom included, but there are no television and air conditioner in the rooms. For more information please visit: http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/eycb/Conf_facil/photos_en.asp. In case you need extra nights for your stay, a separate form will be sent to you with the confirmation letter. Single room rate is € 66/night (including breakfast and VAT).
Visa
Please verify the visa requirements of Hungary by contacting the Hungarian Embassy in your country. The list of diplomatic missions is available here: http://www.kormany.hu/en/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-trade/missions. The list of countries whose citizens do not require visas to enter Hungary can be found at http://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/visa-waiver-agreements.
List of third countries, where a Schengen state issues visas on behalf of Hungary is available on this page: http://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/visa-issuance-on-behalf-of-hungary.
In case you need an entry visa, please immediately contact the ERRA Secretariat! To prepare a visa invitation letter for you, please send us your passport copy and indicate at where you applying for the visa.
Airport Transfers/ Travel Information
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (formerly Ferihegy):
- Located 16 kilometres (9,9 mi) east-southeast of the centre of Budapest
- Central telephone number for information: +36 1 296 7000
- http://www.bud.hu/english
- The transfer time to/from the airport to the downtown is approximately 45-60 minutes (subject to traffic)
Shuttle bus
miniBUD (http://www.minibud.hu/) is the official airport shuttle service company providing fixed-priced transfer service between Budapest Airport – Budapest city center – Budapest Airport. The miniBUD airport shuttle service counters located on the arrivals level of Budapest Airport.
Rates to the Castle District:
- One-way is 4400 HUF (approx. 16 EUR)
- Round trip is 7900 HUF (approx. 28 EUR)
Taxi from the Airport
There is an official airport taxi company (Főtaxi) available at the Arrival Hall of the Terminals. All Főtaxi cars are equipped with POS terminal, therefore passengers can pay with credit card as well. Reservations can be made in person at Főtaxi booths located at the exit at Terminal 2A and 2B. At the taxi rank in front of the stands taxis are parking continuously waiting for passengers.
Rates (for reference purposes only): around HUF 8500 (31,5 EUR) for one way.
Calling a Taxi in Budapest
Please find below the list of larger taxi companies in Budapest:
- Taxi 2000: +36 1 200 0000
- Citytaxi: +36 1 211 1111
- Főtaxi: +36 1 222 2222
- 6×6 Taxi: +36 1 666 6666
Public Transport
Budapest’s network of public transport services (BKK) includes buses, trolleybuses, trams, subway (Metró) and over ground suburban trains (HÉV).
For ticket prices and more information please visit the official website of BKK: http://www.bkk.hu/en/tickets-and-passes/prices/
Booklet in PDF with useful information is available here >>
Railway Stations
International trains operate from the three largest stations:
- Keleti pályaudvar: VIII., Baross tér. Tel: (+36-1) 413 – 4610.
- Nyugati pályaudvar: VI., Nyugati tér Tel: (+36-1) 349-8503
- Déli pályaudvar I. Krisztina krt. 37. Tel: (+36-1) 375-6593
All three international railway stations are part of the Budapest Underground system, the Metró. The Déli is on the Red (Number 2) line, Keleti is on the Red (Number 2) and Green (Number 4) lines and the Nyugati is on the Blue (Number 3) line.
Official website of the Hungarian State Railways: https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Safety
Budapest is safe, however, we do recommend that you exercise normal caution when travelling. Please watch your belongings and pockets in public transportation.
General Information
Currency: | HUF (Hungarian Forint) Currency Exchange Rates: http://www.mnb.hu/en/arfolyamok |
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Time zone: | UTC/GMT +1 hours | |
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Electricity: | 230 V/50 Hz (Europlug) | |
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Dial Codes: | +36 – | |
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Emergency Calls: | 112 (ambulance, police and fire) | |
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Smoking: | Smoking is not permitted in public places, dining and meeting facilities. | |
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Weather: | http://www.met.hu/en/idojaras/elorejelzes/magyarorszagi_telepulesek/ | |
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Information on Budapest: |
Workshop location
Budapest
Hungary
European Youth Centre Budapest (EYCB)
Address: 1-3 Zivatar Str., H-1024 Budapest
Tel.: +36 1 438 1030 ǀ Fax +36 1 212 4076
E-mail: eycbsecretariat-at-coe.int
Web: www.eycb.coe.int