AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In the first part the course aims at providing an advanced knowledge of some relevant issues in the field of the multilevel regulatory framework (European law and domestic law) for energy markets (mainly electricity and gas). In particular, the course is focused on law, regulations and measures adopted for the promotion of competition in energy markets and the development of sustainable energy. In this perspective, after a general analysis focused on the European energy policies, the course studies special regulations that govern the production, transport, distribution and sale of electricity and gas, focusing on the pro-competitive regulation of energy markets imposed at European level. In addition, the course explores incentives and measures that stimulate the production of energy from renewable sources, in general and with particular reference to some sectors such as transport and sustainable mobility. Some business cases are discussed during the lessons. In the second part, the course provides a first-hand operational insight on the measures adopted by EU Member States, within the Next Generation EU framework (NGEU), with a particular focus on those lines of action that aim at promoting a balanced and result-oriented approach to renewable energies, energetic efficiency, sustainability and circular economy. The course adopts a practical and case-based teaching method, analysing relevant experiences in different Member States, looking at energy plants and networks, waste-to-energy and efficient waste management systems, green industrial conversion, sustainable agriculture, green local communities, new sustainable perspectives for and private real estate, as instruments for triggering a real green transition. The second part of the course comes as “natural consequence” of the first one and allows students to work together in research groups, having the chance to understand the economic effects of legislative measures in practice.

TEACHING METHODS

Recorded lectures will be avalaible on the Learn Edunext platform. 

Please note that this course is delivered online (9 hours online videos + 6 hours in person) via the Learn platform. To request access, students must contact the Settore metodi e contenuti at edunext@aulaweb.unige.it.

Exam accommodations for students with disabilities or SLD Students with a valid disability certificate or a diagnosis of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) (under Italian Law 104/1992) or Special Educational Needs (SEN), who are registered with the University’s Inclusion Services, can request compensatory tools and/or dispensatory measures for exams.

Students with disabilities, with SLD or with SEN are reminded that, to request exam accommodations, they must first upload their certification to the University website at servizionline.unige.it<https://servizionline.unige.it/>, in the “Students” section. The documentation will be checked by the University’s Services for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and with SLD.

At the beginning of the course, students are advised to contact the lecturer to agree on exam arrangements which, while respecting the learning objectives of the course, take individual learning needs into account.

To request compensatory tools or dispensatory measures, students with disabilities or SLD must fill in the dedicated Webform available athttps://unige.it/disabilita-dsa, at least 7 working days before the exam.

Students with SEN may instead send their request by e-mail to the lecturer, copying the Department Representative, Prof. Elena Lagomarsino,at inclusione.economia@unige.it, and the Inclusion Office inclusione.studenti@info.unige.it.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

In the first part the course aims at providing an advanced knowledge of some relevant issues in the field of the multilevel regulatory framework (European law and domestic law) for energy markets (mainly electricity and gas). In particular, the course is focused on law, regulations and measures adopted for the promotion of competition in energy markets and the development of sustainable energy. In this perspective, after a general analysis focused on the European energy policies, the course studies special regulations that govern the production, transport, distribution and sale of electricity and gas, focusing on the pro-competitive regulation of energy markets imposed at European level. In addition, the course explores incentives and measures that stimulate the production of energy from renewable sources, in general and with particular reference to some sectors such as transport and sustainable mobility. Some business cases are discussed during the lessons. In the second part, the course provides a first-hand operational insight on the measures adopted by EU Member States, within the Next Generation EU framework (NGEU), with a particular focus on those lines of action that aim at promoting a balanced and result-oriented approach to renewable energies, energetic efficiency, sustainability and circular economy. The course adopts a practical and case-based teaching method, analysing relevant experiences in different Member States, looking at energy plants and networks, waste-to-energy and efficient waste management systems, green industrial conversion, sustainable agriculture, green local communities, new sustainable perspectives for and private real estate, as instruments for triggering a real green transition. The second part of the course comes as “natural consequence” of the first one and allows students to work together in research groups, having the chance to understand the economic effects of legislative measures in practice.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

This is an online course. Therefore recommended readings and bibliographi will be made avaliable through the online platform Learn Edunext

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

First semester 2025-26

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam in presence