The energy industry & the environment
Society’s ever rising energy consumption has resulted in climate change and local pollution. But how exactly is the energy sector connected to these issues and what can be done about it?

Economic development & energy poverty
Access to affordable energy accelerates economic development and improves quality of life. How can we ensure such access for everyone while curbing our consumption of traditional fuels which harm the environment?

Technological development & innovation
How do current and emerging energy technologies work? How do their limitations restrict the possibilities of energy policy?

The geopolitics of energy supply & energy security
What can be done about dependence on unstable regions? How can stable supply be ensured? How should we analyze oil shocks and gas crises?

The energy transition
The transition to a low-carbon energy system is about more than just renewables. Such transition also entails decentralized energy production, new business models, new market players and interest groups, as well as new rules for decision-making.

Principles & dilemmas in energy policy formulation
What are the key energy issues in various parts of the world? How do they shape the policy-making process? How can such policies be assessed? These are the questions that companies, institutions and nonprofits all ask.

Local-scale energy project development
Local opposition and acceptance are key themes in energy policy implementation. How can consensus be reached between investors and local inhabitants? What processes enable such efforts and where might issues arise?

Setting & regulation of energy markets
Social, environmental and economic policies directly impact energy markets. Markets, on the other hand, shape the formulation and success of such policies. How can we make sense of this dynamic?

EU energy policy
The EU significantly influences national energy policies both within and outside its territory. Few are able to understand this dynamic better than our graduates.