An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Fundamentals of Energy and Utility Regulations
Theory and Practice of Energy Utilities
Course Overview
The Fundamentals of Energy and Utility Regulations training course provides an insight to the wide range of issues necessary for professionals in any energy regulatory environment. The training course offers a comprehensive, unbiased overview of the world of energy regulation and the fundamental aspects of each energy regulation issue. The training course will consider emerging issues associated with restructured electric energy and capacity markets as well as international practices affecting the natural gas and electric industries.
Delegates will gain extensive knowledge of the fundamental principles of the regulation of the energy and utility sectors through theory and practice and will rapidly increase their understanding of taking adequate positions on competition, the integration of markets and networks, quality of service, and security of supply, with the ultimate goal of protecting the interests of consumers and the better integration of market participants into an appropriate energy market.
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- Fundamentals of energy regulation
- The development of energy tariffs and legal framework
- Aspects and steps of managing the transition to energy market competition
- Electricity sector reforming and pricing environmental pollution
- Dispute resolutions in a regulated market
Training Outline
DAY 1: Background to Energy and Utility Regulation Framework
- Background to the energy and utility markets
- Structure used in regulating the energy and utility market
- Definition of regulation and why regulate?
- What can be regulated?
- Competition, integration, ownerships and system development
- Who regulates and the types of energy and utility regulation?
- The legal framework and energy/utility contracting
- Mandatory elements of a legally enforceable contract
DAY 2: The Legal Framework of Energy and Utility Contracts & Negotiations
- Energy and utility contracting
- Contract formation, terms and conditions, and interpretation of contract terms
- Assessing available remedies for breach of contract (rescission, compensatory damages
- Consequential and incidental damages, liquidated damages, specific performance, injunctive relief)
- Regulation issues for sustainable generation
- Principles of energy regulations
- Independence
- Transparency
- Investor and consumer protection
- Energy contract negotiations
- Negotiating techniques and strategies,
- Re-negotiations of energy and utility contracts
DAY 3: The Role of Energy and Utility Regulator
- The need to regulate the energy and utility sector
- The purpose of a regulator
- Setting up an energy regulator
- Building a credible energy regulatory arrangement
- Energy market
- Capacity market
- Electricity sector reforming
DAY 4: Energy Market Competition, Tariff, and International Examples
- Regulated environment
- Competitive market environment & solutions
- Imperfect competition
- Evolving market
- Electricity tariff structures
- Natural gas tariff structures
- International examples of energy and utility regulation
- UK’s Ofgem approach to regulation of the energy supply market
- France - electricity and gas markets
- Zambia - energy regulation
DAY 5: Pricing Environmental Pollution & Dispute Resolutions
- Climate change
- Accounting for environmental cost
- Regulated environment
- Evolving market
- Dispute resolutions in a regulated market
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Expert determination
- Tribunal
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
Providers and Associations
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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