IEA Energy Training Week 2011

Free training across the energy spectrum

The IEA is pleased to announce that it is opening its doors for a week of free* training on energy specifically aimed at professionals in developing countries and emerging economies.  

Learn directly from IEA experts:  Over the course of five intensive days, participants will take part in a mixture of highly focussed lectures and hands-on exercises, thereby becoming familiar with the theory behind and the application of the IEA’s internationally recognised models and tools. All courses will be highly interactive, allowing participants to engage directly with IEA experts and to exchange knowledge and experience with peers from many other countries.  The event will also offer many opportunities for informal networking.

Choose from five thematic courses**: a diverse and integrated programme has been designed for each course covering the latest developments and best practices. There is an opportunity to focus on energy markets, policy, technology, sustainability or analysis, or to experience a mixture of the “hot topics” of the energy world. Two of the courses give special attention to natural gas as a strategic fuel for the future. See individual course descriptions below.

The training week, which will be held at the IEA headquarters in Paris, targets government officials and private sector experts from non-IEA countries and is designed to accommodate 100 participants.

*Attendance is free of charge. Participants must cover their own travel and accommodation costs. Limited financial assistance is available from the IEA. 

** All courses will be in English (no interpretation in another language will be provided)

To apply, fill out the APPLICATION FORM. For any queries e-mail: training.programme@iea.org

Course descriptions

A mixture of key energy topics are discussed for the benefit of experienced managers and policy-makers with broader responsibilities and interests. The course will offer a strong combination of the latest energy developments internationally and some innovative practical tools for designing policy interventions and planning technology deployment. Particular attention will be given to natural gas as a fuel that contributes to the security and flexibility of national energy systems and which will play a significant role in future global energy supply.

This course is suitable for professionals with a background in energy policy and management and at least three years of work experience in this area. The training will benefit both relevant government officials and experts from the private sector.

Course modules:

• Energy efficiency policy measures (0.5 day)
• Technology deployment roadmaps (1 day)
• Renewable energy markets, policy and technology (0.5 day)
• Power generation portfolio planning and optimisation (0.5 day)
• Long-term energy market forecasting (special focus on Gas) (0.5 day)
• Gas markets – trends, prices, regulation, alternatives (1 day)

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A range of important issues regarding oil and gas market trends and prices, supply disruption and response, and market regulation will be explored. Particular attention will be given to natural gas as a fuel which contributes to the security and flexibility of national and international energy systems. The course has a very strong practical experience approach, and includes a simulation exercise of an oil supply disruption and a site visit to oil and gas facilities.

This course is suitable for professionals with a background in oil and gas markets and energy security policy, and some work experience in this area. The training will benefit both relevant government officials and experts from the private sector.

Course modules:

• Energy statistics – key for market analysis and intervention (0.5 day)
• Oil supply disruption measures and a simulation exercise (1 day)
• Oil market trends, prices, and forecasts (0.5 days)
• Long-term energy market forecasting (special focus on Gas) (0.5 day)
• Gas markets – trends, prices, regulation, alternatives (1 day)
• Site visit to oil and gas facilities (0.5 day)

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This course will cover some of the key low-carbon energy policy areas, from energy efficiency interventions to renewable energy deployment. The programme offers a combination of best international practice recommendations, implementation barriers and opportunities, and the latest developments in carbon markets. A number of specific sectors are explored, such as buildings, industry, transport and power generation. There is a focus on practical exercises with group problem-solving and site visits.

This course is suitable for professionals with a background in energy efficiency or renewable energy or climate change policy and strategy, and some work experience in this area. The training will benefit both relevant government officials and experts from the private sector.

Course modules:

• Best practice in energy efficiency policy (0.5 day)
• Energy efficiency indicators (0.5 day)
• Renewable energy markets, policy and technology (0.5 day)
• Economy-wide energy efficiency measures, with practical exercises (1 day)
• Transport sector energy efficiency measures (0.5 day)
• Carbon emissions policy and markets (0.5 day)
• Site visit – low-carbon transport and buildings (0.5 day)

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This theme will explore the key principles of policy formulation for low-carbon energy technology deployment. It focuses on the IEA’s unique expertise developing energy technology roadmaps – a tool that encompasses the policy objectives, stakeholder engagement, and financial arrangements needed to support a particular technology. Both renewable energy solutions and fossil fuel technologies are covered. A strong emphasis is given to practical skills – participants will develop two technology roadmaps and undertake exercises on grid integration of renewables.

This course is suitable for professionals with a background in energy technology policy, renewable energy, and carbon capture and storage, and some substantial work experience in any of these areas. The training will benefit both relevant government officials and experts from the private sector.

Course modules:

• Low-carbon energy technology policy (0.5 day)
• Technology roadmaps – a practical guide (1 day)
• Renewable energy markets, policy and technology (0.5 day)
• Renewable energy technology roadmap, practical exercise (1 day)
• Grid integration of variable renewables (Option A) (1 day)
• Carbon capture and storage (Option B) (1 day)

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A close look is given to a range of practical IEA energy analysis applications – from developing energy performance indicators to modelling a national power generation portfolio. Participants are introduced to the fundamental principles of energy analysis and modelling and then receive hands-on training on using tools such as the international MARKAL/TIMES power optimisation model. Analysis at the national level, as well as by sector of the economy, are explored from both short and long-term perspectives. Computer-based exercises are included.

This course is suitable for energy policy analysts and modellers dealing with energy performance indicators, fuel mix analysis, scenario development and power generation planning (some work experience in this area is required). The training will benefit employees in government departments and private sector companies involved in energy analysis and modelling.

Course modules:

• Energy statistics – key for analysis and modelling (0.5 day)
• Energy efficiency indicators with practical exercises (1.5 days)
• Energy technology modelling (MARKAL/TIMES) with practical exercises (1.5 days)
• IEA’s World Energy Model (0.5 day)

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