Governing Energy Transition

About the Course

Energy is a strategic and dynamic area of governments’ policy. It fuels our economies and productive systems. On the other hand, governments face crucial challenges in responding to climate change risks. At the same time, Governments are supporting the energy transition through green policies and tools, seeking to promote job creation, economic growth, and competitiveness in key sectors such as industry and transport. With the energy transition on the top of the agenda within the energy sector, a more efficient and sustainable energy system is required.

Nearly 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions emerge from energy production and use, with 25 percent generated by electricity and heat production, 21 percent from industry, 14 percent from transportation, and 10 percent from miscellaneous energy. Considering these facts, the energy sector is pointed out as a significant contributor to Co2 emissions. As we know, fossil fuels are a limited resource, and their consumption adversely affects the earth’s climate. Most countries are considering or pursuing an “energy transition” in which clean energy sources replace fossil fuels. This Governing Energy Transitions training course aims to undertake a balanced plan in which the “energy trilemma” concept: energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability is pursued.

Core Objectives

After completing this course, each delegate will have gained 25% of vital skills in dealing with energy transitions and their complexity. 

The delegates will be able to:

• Understand the global pathways of energy transition toward low carbon economies
• Gain knowledge to analyse the low carbon energy transitions occurring in some leading countries
• Increase effectiveness when engaging in strategy/policy-focused discussions related to energy transitions
• Understand the governance approaches to support energy transitions
• Understand the complexity of the energy systems
• Improve skills on sustainable/clean energies and their socio-economic benefits and environmental advantages

Training Approach

This Governing Energy Transitions training course will combine presentations with practical exercises supported by video material and case studies. The delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in the questions & and answers sessions.

The Attendees

This training course would greatly benefit almost anyone interested in improving their knowledge and skills in energy transitions and clean energy technologies.

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• Energy Engineers
• Policy & Decision Makers
• Regulators
• Energy Planners
• Strategists
• Consultants
• Project Managers
• Funds & Public sector representatives

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: OVERVIEW OF ENERGY TRANSITIONS PATHWAYS

• Definitions
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Paris Agreement
• Changing the Energy System
• The transition Pathways

DAY TWO: CLIMATE CHANGE

• Net Zero and CO2 Emissions
• Energy Sector Emissions
• Hard to abate Sectors’ Emissions
• Climate and Energy Frameworks
• Governance Systems

DAY THREE: CLEAN ENERGIES

• Clean Energy Strategies, Targets and Policies
• Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy
• Hydrogen
• Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS)

DAY FOUR: INFRASTRUCTURE

• Grid Infrastructure and Capacity
• Distributed Generation of Electricity and Off-Grid Solutions
• Green Gases Infrastructure
• Storage and Smart Grids
• Regional Interconnections

DAY FIVE: LOW CARBON ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS: STRUCTURE, REGULATIONS AND ACTORS

• Demand and Supply Trends
• Market Structure and Regulations
• Roles and Actors
• Innovative Business Models for Energy Transitions
• Regional Market Integration