Regulating socio-technical change in the energy sector
Enrich your understanding of European energy law and the pivotal role of technology in driving both the energy and digital transitions, empowering you to strategically navigate legal developments and adapt organizational strategies while engaging in real-world energy market discussions with experts and peers.
For whom?
Officials from municipalities, provinces, ministries, and supervisors, along with employees from energy companies, cooperatives, and network companies, particularly those in legal, regulatory, and strategic departments.
Program in short
- On campus (online on request): 3 modules
- Dates: October 31, November 14, November 28, 2024
- Duration: half day sessions (5 hours each, including breaks)
- Cost: 2000 euro
- Language: English
- Certificate of attendance
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Interesting
- Interactive on campus lectures in which there is ample room for questions
- The application of energy law is practiced through the discussion of practical examples
- PE points or NovA hours possible
- Modules can be taken separately
Goal of the program
If you complete all three programs, you will:
- Develop an understanding of socio-technical change in the energy sector.
- Acquire knowledge of objectives, content, and European law related to the energy sector.
- Gain insight into the impact of European law on the energy sector.
- Understand the interaction between technology and social and normative practices.
- Stay informed about all relevant current developments regarding energy sector regulation.
- Be prompted to contemplate the role of law in accelerating technological innovation within the context of the energy transition.
- Be aware of relevant European rules concerning data protection and data sharing applicable in the electricity sector.
- Obtain insight into principles for governing the regional energy transition.
- Comprehend the complexities and reasons behind various parties' cautious approach to resolving energy transition governance issues.
- Understand the coordination, cooperation issues involved, and potential solutions for energy transition governance.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of regulators in the energy sector.
- Be aware of EU regulations regarding the roles and responsibilities of system operators in the energy sector.
- Learn to apply acquired knowledge to practical cases.
Teachers
Max Baumgart`s fields of expertise include energy law, the application of competition law in digital markets, and EU economic law. He is assistant professor in European and national regulation of the energy transition at TILT. His research explores transformation processes in EU and domestic economic law with a special focus on energy law. Recent research projects address the regulation of hydrogen grids and how to increase the acceptance of renewable energy technologies through financial participation.
Giorgio Monti is professor of competition law at Tilburg Law School. He began his career in the UK before taking up the Chair in competition law at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy. While at the EUI, Giorgio helped establish the Florence Competition Program which carries out research and training for judges and executives. He also served as Head of the Law Department at the EUI. Prof. Monti`s principal field of research is competition law, a subject he enjoys tackling from an economic and a policy perspective.
Merel Noorman is assistant professor in AI, Robotics and STS at TiU. Her research interests include the governance and regulation of AI and robotics, with a particular focus on the responsible development and use of complex intelligent technologies. She studied artificial intelligence and science & technology studies at the University of Amsterdam and Edinburgh University and received her PhD from Maastricht University. Since then, Merel has co-initiated and worked on various research projects in the U.S. and the Netherlands. She has also worked as advisor for the Dutch Council for Social Development (Raad voor Maatschappelijke Ontwikkeling) and was managing director for the software company VicarVision.
Shanya Ruhela current research is on regulations and governance in critical infrastructures. She holds a Ph.D. from Tilburg University and an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge. Prior to joining academia, she practiced in securities law.
Brenda Espinosa Apráez is a postdoctoral researcher affiliated to TILT. She holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Universidad Externado de Colombia and an LLM diploma in International Business Law from Tilburg University. In 2022, she obtained a doctoral degree from Tilburg University with her dissertation “Dealing with data: A study on the legal challenges of data-driven innovation and data sharing in the digitalized utilities and how to address them.” Brenda’s postdoctoral research investigates the legal and ethical challenges of using data and Artificial Intelligence technologies in the context of smart electricity grids, and is part of the ‘MEGAMIND’ project (partly sponsored by NWO). Brenda's fields of expertise and interest include law and technology, the regulation of strategic industries (energy, drinking water, telecommunications), and the responsible governance of data and AI technologies under EU law.
Shakya Wickramanayake is a PhD Candidate in law & regulatory governance at the Tilburg Institute of Law, Technology, and Society (TILT) in Tilburg University, the Netherlands. Her PhD is part of the Dutch Research Council funded project ‘Via Augusta’, which explores the potential for leveraging a system of systems approach to infrastructure management. Her research focuses on uncovering legal limitations and obstacles under the current EU legal framework that may potentially prevents system integration between infrastructure systems & operators and in turn prevent full realization of the energy transition. Previously, Shakya worked as lecture at Tilburg University, teaching tech-regulation and regulatory governance to bachelor and master students. Prior to which she worked as a civil & corporate litigation lawyer in Sri Lanka. She has a bachelor’s in law from the University of London, and a master’s in law & technology from Tilburg University
Practical Information
| 31 October | Module 1: Introduction to European Energy Law | Session 1: Max Baumgart Session 2: Giorgio Monti |
| 14 November | Module 2: Completing the Energy Transition: Regulating Clean Technologies | Session 1: Max Baumgart Session 2: Shanya Ruhela Session 3: Shakya Wickramanayake |
| 28 November | Module 3: The Twin Transitions: The Digital Transition – Digitalization, Data and Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Sector | Session 1: Brenda Espinosa Apráez Session 2: Merel Noorman |
Online:
This is an interactive, on campus course with live lessons. The course will allow for lively discussions.
Please note: the webinar is not interactive, participants are allowed to ask questions beforehand, not during the sessions.
General terms and conditions
Registration
You can only register for this program by completing the online registration form on the website. You will immediately receive a digital confirmation of your registration.
Course Fee
The course fee is due 14 days before the start of the course. No VAT will be charged for this course.
Changes
Tilburg University reserves the right to change parts of the program in case of unforeseen circumstances or recent developments. You will be informed of any changes as soon as possible.
Cancellation
Cancellation by a participant needs to take place in writing. If you cancel in writing not later than four weeks before the first course day, the course fee will be refunded. Tilburg University reserves the right to cancel the program up to 3 weeks in advance if insufficient participants have registered.
Complaints
The participant can report any complaints in writing to Tilburg University. The complaint needs to be described in detail. Complaints do not suspend the obligation to pay the course fee.