COURSE OVERVIEW

Training on Energy Infrastructure - Open to the public 

As energy systems undergo transformation driven by decarbonisation, evolving energy demand, technological innovation, and changing policy priorities, regulatory frameworks must adapt to new challenges. National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) play a key role in fostering efficient investment, ensuring security of supply, and supporting resilient energy infrastructure while enabling electrification, renewable energy integration, and the development of hydrogen networks.


This three half-day online training programme provides regulators with a practical understanding of energy infrastructure regulation, combining regulatory principles with European policy developments and real-world case studies. Participants will gain insights into network planning, investment incentives, innovative regulatory approaches, and cross-border infrastructure development to support future-proof energy networks.



24-25-26 November 2026 
ONLINE
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Benefits of the Course

Learn more about the fundamentals of energy infrastructure regulation

Who should
attend

This course is designed for experts from National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) and private sector with an understanding of the topic and a desire to improve their expertise and exchange experiences. Other experts from European Institutions (ACER, European Commission) are also invited to attend. 

Valuable insights


In-depth discussions during the course will cover: 

  • key principles of energy infrastructure regulation, including network planning, investment frameworks, and regulatory approaches to support efficient infrastructure development;
  • European case studies on cross-border infrastructure projects, innovative regulatory solutions, and the evolving role of regulators in enabling resilient and future-proof energy systems.

Key take-aways

Participants will gain a better understanding of:     

  • key principles of energy infrastructure regulation and the evolving role of regulators in supporting energy system transformation;
  • approaches to network planning, investment frameworks, and regulatory incentives for efficient infrastructure development;
  • regulatory tools and methodologies to support renewable energy integration, electrification, and the development of new energy infrastructure;
  • European approaches to cross-border infrastructure development and resilient network planning;
  • innovative regulatory practices and emerging challenges shaping the future of energy networks.


Practical Infos

What's included?

  • CEER Academy Certificate 
  • Real life case studies
  • Hands-on assignments
  • Access to rich materials
  • Group work activities

Fees & Details

  • Format: Online
  • Preparation hours: 4
  • Days of training: 3-half-day
  • Training hours:12
  • LEVEL: B
  • Course fees:
    €750 or 1.56 training credits for members;
    €1050 for non-members
  • Language: English

Location

Online via Teams 

Registration Deadline

16 November 2026

Course Context

Course Context

Course Context

Course Context

Course Context

Course Context

Course Context

Energy systems are undergoing a profound transformation driven by decarbonisation, changing patterns of energy demand, technological developments, and evolving policy priorities. These developments are reshaping the way energy infrastructure is planned, developed, and regulated, creating new challenges for ensuring efficient investment, security of supply, and the resilience of energy networks.


In this evolving landscape, National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) play a crucial role in designing regulatory frameworks that can adapt to uncertainty while supporting electrification, renewable energy integration, the development of hydrogen networks, and the deployment of future-proof infrastructure. Regulators must balance the need to facilitate investment and innovation with the continued objectives of ensuring efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy systems.


This tailor-made CEER training programme will provide regulators and energy sector professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of energy infrastructure regulation. The programme will explore key regulatory concepts, including network planning, investment incentives, innovative regulatory approaches, and cross-border infrastructure development, combining European policy developments with practical case studies.


Participants will gain insights into the evolving relationship between regulators and network operators, the design of regulatory frameworks that support efficient infrastructure investment, and the tools required to enable the development of resilient energy networks capable of meeting future system needs.


COURSE DIRECTOR

MARCO LA COGNATA

Marco La Cognata is officer at the Italian Energy Regulator (ARERA) since 2013. Expert in regulation of energy infrastructures, revenue and tariff setting, evaluation of network development plans. Lead coordinator of activities on hydrogen and CCS. Within the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) has contributed developing the EU regulators’ positions on the Decarbonisation Package. Co-chair of the Hydrogen Markets and Regulation task force within ACER, and member of the ACER and MEDREG gas working groups. Course Director in CEER and Balkan Energy School (BES) trainings. Previous experience of lecturer on competition and regulatory topics, researcher and consultant. MSc Economics at Università Cattolica of Milan and MSc Regulation at London School of Economics and Political Science.

Patrick Jones - Course author
COURSE DIRECTOR

CATERINA MIRIELLO 

Caterina Miriello works at the Italian Energy Regulator (ARERA) in the energy infrastructures department. Expert in tariff- setting for electricity transmission and gas infrastructure operators, and in service quality regulation. Member of task forces within ACER and CEER gas working group, and of the MEDREG gas working group. Course Director in CEER and Balkan Energy School (BES) trainings. Previously researcher in energy economics at Bocconi University and lecturer at SDA Bocconi and Politecnico di Milano. PhD in Economics in 2011 at IMT (Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca).


Patrick Jones - Course author
COURSE ADVISOR

CATHARINA
SIKOW-MAGNY

Catharina Sikow-Magny works with academic institutions, like Florence School of Regulation, Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure and Politecnico Torino, leads the Baltic synchronisation project as European coordinator and advises several organisations on energy transition and energy infrastructure. Between 1997-2024, she worked at the European Commission where she held various positions in energy, transport and research, including Director of DG Energy’s Directorate ‘Green Transition and Energy System Integration’ and leading the work on renewables, energy markets and infrastructure.
Patrick Jones - Course author

Your contact

Rasha Zeina

Training and Programme Coordinator

rasha.zeina@ceer.eu
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