Webinars CESC
We have offered dozens of training webinars on priority clean energy policy topics that policymakers in countries around the world can adapt for their own use. Many expert panelists and thousands of policymakers and others have participated in these unique training opportunities. Please consider joining us for one of our upcoming webinars. Or, browse the recorded webinars listed below.
Grid Integration
Renewable Energy
Off-grid Energy Storage
Comprehensive overview of technical innovations and discussion of the on-the-ground challenges for off-grid energy storage
18 July 2013
Energy Efficiency
ISGAN Smart Grid Project Webinar Series: Transactive Control
Presentation of the Pacific Northwest Smart Grid Demonstration project and an introduction to transactive control, a smart grid application
10 July 2013
Energy Access
Renewable Energy
Sustainable Energy for All's New Global Tracking Framework
Presentation of the first Global Tracking Framework report, which reviews 180 countries’ status with respect to action on energy access, energy efficiency and renewable energy, and energy consumption
27 June 2013
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
IEA's New Publication: Transition to Sustainable Buildings: Strategies and Opportunities to 2050
Dissemination of findings from this new publication, which examines the role of technologies and policies in transforming the way energy is used in the buildings sector
27 June 2013
Energy Efficiency
Benchmarking of Countries' Energy Efficiency
Discussion of the benchmarking of energy efficiency performances and policies, including information about how country comparisons can be carried out
20 June 2013
Energy Efficiency
Finance
Renewable Energy
Breaking Through the Information Barrier
Exploration of ways of making information on energy technologies and practices freely available and how policymakers can use such information to drive implementation
13 June 2013
Renewable Energy
Policy Derisking for Renewable Energy
Sharing of experiences and lessons learned in deploying policy-derisking instruments to promote renewable energy investment
12 June 2013
Energy Access
Renewable Energy
Institutionalizing Energy Training on Rural Electrification
Presentation of current approaches to developing local capacity by institutionalizing training on rural electrification in developing countries
22 May 2013
Energy Access
Renewable Energy
IEC's Discount Packages to Access Sustainable Energy Standards for Rural Electrification
Highlighting of the International Electrotechnical Commission’s work on renewable energy standards, including an exploration of global quality standards
14 May 2013
Renewable Energy
Clean Energy Policy Analysis with RETScreen
Introduction to this toolkit, which aims to provide appropriate and effective policy support tools for those designing, implementing, and monitoring compliance with clean energy policy
26 April 2013
Renewable Energy
Unleashing Climate and Energy Knowledge with Linked Open Data and Consistent Terminology
Training on how energy data can be categorized automatically and consistently to break down barriers to information access
12 March 2013
Grid Integration
Renewable Energy
Hybrid Renewable Mini-Grids
Investigation of the different policies that mini-grids warrant and the requirements of sustainable mini-grid electrification programs
6 March 2013
Grid Integration
Regulatory Issues and the Deployment of Smart Grids
Training on regulatory regimes, costs and benefits, best practices and regulatory frameworks for smart grids, drawing on case studies from Europe
22 January 2013
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficient Outdoor Lighting: The Global Energy Savings Opportunity and Tools to Facilitate Lighting Upgrades
Outcomes of case studies from Lighting the Clean Revolution: The Rise of LEDs and What it Means for Cities and presentation of a new tool for evaluating street lighting purchases
12 December 2012
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
UNEP/GEF en.lighten initiative and the Efficient Lighting Toolkit
Highlights of examples of best practices in policy development, quality control mechanisms and environmental sustainability
5 December 2012
Finance
Grid Integration
Renewable Energy
Unlocking Markets and Supporting Innovation in Smart Grids
Presentations of approaches taken in India and Ontario (Canada) to engage stakeholders
29 November 2012
Renewable Energy
Focus on Mexico: Promoting ENERGY STAR and LEED Certification
Discussion of the design, promotion and implementation of certification programs, as well as incentives and outreach activities can be used to advance certification programs
29 November 2012
Energy Efficiency
Finance
Energy Efficiency Financing (IPEEC Webinar Series)
Discussion highlighting innovative financing mechanisms and best practices that have enhanced market penetration of energy efficient technologies
27 September 2012