European Network Regulations
Certificate Course - Energy Engineering - EE.5.2.I26
| Date | Nov 4-5, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | Upon request |
| Cost | 1,550 € |
Fundamentals
Covers basics, objectives, principles, and limits of energy network regulation and its necessity.
Technology
Explains regulatory mechanisms and economic incentives affecting costs, quality, investments, and network use.
Applications
Analyzes real-world regulation practices in Europe and their impact on efficiency and renewable integration.
What you´ll explore
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Monopoly theory and its implications for regulation.
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Competition law and regulation (general vs. specific competition policy).
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Types of regulation: Principles of access regulation and pricing; Unbundling approaches in the EU and Germany; cost-based regulation; incentive regulation.
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Regulatory practice in Germany and the EU: History; current incentive regulation (regulation formulas); analytical cost modeling used by regulators; benchmarking approaches, yardstick regulation.
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Investment incentives and programs, particularly with respect to the challenges of renewable resources use.
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Management of bottlenecks in the European transmission network.
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Nodal pricing.
Your key takeaways
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get an overview of economic regulation and natural monopoles.
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learn the particular issues of electricity network regulation.
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learn the concept of efficient spatial pricing and the practical approaches to congestion pricing in electricity networks.
Taught by recognized experts in European Network Regulations
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr. Kay Mitusch
Prof. Dr. Kay Mitusch is Professor of Network Economics at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His research focuses on transport and energy economics, including market structures, infrastructure regulation, and mobility systems. He contributes to teaching in network and service economics, bridging economic theory with applied analysis of transport and energy systems and policy design within KIT’s interdisciplinary research environment.
Thomas Fluhrer
Dipl. oec. Thomas Fluhrer contributes to executive education in engineering and technology management at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Associated with KIT’s energy and electrical engineering environment, he brings industry oriented expertise with a strong focus on power systems, energy infrastructure, and the practical application of modern energy technologies within advanced professional education.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
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Experts in utilities, grid companies, and energy infrastructure
Staff in transmission and distribution system operators, municipal utilities, gas and electricity network operators, and infrastructure companies who are responsible for network planning, operation, grid codes, compliance with EU network regulations, and cross-border coordination. -
Regulators, policymakers, and public-sector professionals
Employees in national regulatory authorities, ministries, the European Commission and agencies, as well as in regional and local authorities who design, interpret or implement European energy and network regulation, market rules, and security-of-supply provisions. -
Consultants, analysts, and corporate strategy professionals
Professionals in consulting firms, energy companies, industry associations, and corporate strategy, legal or regulatory affairs departments who assess the impact of European network regulations on business models, investments, tariffs, and market integration. -
Researchers and early-career academics
Master’s students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and academic staff in the fields of energy law, regulation, energy economics or energy policy who seek an application-oriented overview of the European framework for electricity and gas networks and its practical implications.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.