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By the end of 4 weeks, you will be able to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the foundations of energy efficiency and their links to Africa\u2019s policy commitments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Navigate regulatory frameworks across key sectors for their national context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Design and implement national energy efficiency policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Apply regional and cross-border frameworks aligned with AfEES harmonisation goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Strengthen MEPS and compliance mechanisms across agencies and borders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Build the financial case for regulatory interventions using economic modelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Use national energy information systems to monitor and evaluate programmes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Apply global best practices to design context-appropriate interventions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nExpected Outcomes<\/p><\/div>
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By the end of the course, participants will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nGain a comprehensive understanding of energy efficiency regulatory frameworks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Be equipped with the tools to design and implement energy efficiency policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Develop skills to assess and improve MEPS and compliance mechanisms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Understand economic modelling techniques to justify regulatory interventions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Be able to apply global best practices in their respective institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nCourse Structure<\/p><\/div>
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The training will be structured across four<\/strong> weeks, one day per week<\/strong>, covering the following topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWeek One: Regulating Energy Efficiency \u2013 A Background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to energy systems (generation, distribution, and consumption)<\/li>\n\n\n\n The link between energy consumption and externalities (environmental and financial impacts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Principles of energy efficiency and conservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n Transmission and distribution losses<\/li>\n\n\n\n Role of policies in implementing energy efficiency (command and control, market-based policies)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nWeek Two: Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Energy Efficiency Regulation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nEnergy Management Systems (audits, corporate policies, measurement, and verification)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Mandatory compliance thresholds and regulatory frameworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n Quality control in energy auditing (licensing of auditors and audit firms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Role of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Stakeholder management in energy efficiency regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nWeek Three: Energy Performance Standards & Clean\nIntroduction to Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and benchmarks<\/li>\n\n\n\n Implementation of standards and labeling for appliances, buildings, and vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n Development of building performance targets<\/li>\n\n\n\n Vehicle fuel economy standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n Measuring success and improving MEPS data management and modelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n Implementation synergy between different agencies, including cross-border and multi-jurisdictional collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n Introduction to approaches in clean cooking regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nWeek Four: <\/strong>Case Studies, Cross-Cutting Issues and\nBest practices in industrial, commercial, and institutional energy efficiency regulations worldwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n Case studies of successful energy performance standards implementation<\/li>\n\n\n\n Economic simulation modelling exercises for regulatory interventions<\/li>\n\n\n\n Case studies of regional harmonisation and interagency collaboration, with reference to AfEES implementation<\/li>\n\n\n\n Information management systems and IoT in energy management, national energy data systems for implementation, monitoring, and evaluation<\/li>\n\n\n\n Financing mechanisms for energy efficiency and energy management projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n Stakeholder management and awareness creation in energy efficiency regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nCourse Delivery and Learning Methodology<\/strong>Brightspace LMS<\/strong> and will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\nPractical exercises and assessments<\/strong> to evaluate learning outcomes<\/p>\n\n\n\nPre-recorded video lectures<\/strong> for self-paced learning<\/p>\n\n\n\nLive interactive sessions<\/strong> with expert instructors<\/p>\n\n\n\nCase study discussions<\/strong> to provide real-world insights<\/p>\n\n\n\nQ&A session and office hour<\/strong> for personalized learning<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nTarget Audience<\/p><\/div>
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This course is designed for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nInternational development agencies and NGOs<\/strong> involved in energy policy<\/li>\n\n\n\nEnergy Regulators<\/strong> and policymakers<\/li>\n\n\n\nGovernment officials<\/strong> responsible for energy policy and sustainability<\/li>\n\n\n\nUtility companies<\/strong> and energy service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\nEnergy managers and auditors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nIndustrial and commercial facility operators<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nAcademics and researchers<\/strong> in the field of energy regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nFees & Cancellation Policy<\/p><\/div>
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USD 150 Standard fee, USD 100 for group booking, student ticket and early bird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discounts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nEarly bird: $100 if you register and pay by 29 May 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Special offer for group enrollments: $100 for 3 participants from the same organisation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nAll payments must be completed by June 24th, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCancellation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe paid registration fee is non-refundable. However, registrant substitution may be made up to 20 days before the course\u2019s start date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students\u2019 enrolment<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n*Please send your certificate of current studies with the stamp of your university to ASR Course Support: support@africanschoolregulation.org.
Course Resources<\/p><\/div>
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