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Fundamentals of Energy and Utility Regulations

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Fundamentals of Energy and Utility Regulations

Theory and Practice of Energy Utilities

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
20 - 24 Apr 2026 Amsterdam $ 5,950
10 - 14 Aug 2026 London $ 5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026 London $ 5,950

Course Summary

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 Fundamentals of Energy and Utility Regulations 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
Course 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 Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Options & Brochure

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Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

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Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

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Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

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Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

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