The Nova SBE Environmental Economics Knowledge Center, in collaboration with Greenvolt, is pleased to host the workshop “Economics of Energy – Bridging Research and Policy” on October 23, 2025.

This half-day event aims to translate energy economics research into actionable policy insights, fostering dialogue between academics, policymakers, regulators, business leaders, and media representatives. Discussions will focus on the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition in Portugal and Europe.

📅 Date & Time
Thursday, October 23, 2025
09:00 – 13:00 (WEST)

📍 Location
Nova School of Business and Economics
Rua da Holanda 1, 2775-405 Carcavelos – Room E008

Agenda

09:00 – 09:30 | Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:30 – 10:00 | Opening Remarks
Jean Paulo Barroca – Secretary of State of Energy

10:00 – 10:30 | Keynote: The Future of Energy Economics in European Policy
António Bento – Professor, University of Southern California

10:30 – 11:30 | Research Presentations

• Assessing the Costs and Benefits of the Iberian Exception in the Electricity Market Design
  Luísa Nobre – Nova SBE Environmental Economics Knowledge Center; Economist at Atrium Forest Consulting

• Location-specific Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) for Offshore Wind in Portugal
  David Augusto Silva – Nova SBE Environmental Economics Knowledge Center

• The Impact of Local Pollution Exposure on Hospital Admissions: The Case of Portugal
  Mariia Murasheva – Imperial College Business School / Bocconi University

11:45 – 12:45 | Panel Discussion: Translating Research into Effective Energy Policy
Moderator: António Costa – Editor-in-Chief, ECO
Panelists:

• Antonieta Cunha e Sá – Nova SBE

• Pedro Verdelho – Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE)

• Paula Abreu Marques – European Commission

• João Manso Neto – CEO, Greenvolt

12:45 – 13:00 | Closing Remarks
Rui Diniz – Fundação Alfredo de Sousa

Target Audience

• Government officials and policymakers

• Energy regulatory authorities

• Media representatives covering energy and economics

• Academic researchers and students

• Energy industry stakeholders and investors

Registration

Participation is free but requires prior registration on Eventbrite:
👉 Economics of Energy – Bridging Research and Policy (Eventbrite)