Academic Day - Program (draft)
WORKSHOP
The Department of Economics at Ghent University is pleased to announce a one-day academic workshop on the Economics of Flexible Electricity Demand. The program will feature a mix of long presentations (45 minutes), short presentations (20 minutes), and egg-timer presentations.
Call for Papers
We welcome submissions of papers addressing any aspect of the economics of flexible electricity demand. Authors at all career stages are encouraged to submit.
Email your paper to marten.ovaere@ugent.be by May 31st 2026! We will let you know whether your paper is accepted for inclusion in the program and for which duration (45min, 20min, or egg-timer presentation).
Keynote presentations - The latest insights from world-class residential flexibility researchers
NOTE: keynotes on 28/10 are tailored to an academic audience (detailed methodologies, statistical results, etc.)
Octopus Energy Centre for Net Zero (UK)
Centre for Net Zero is a non-profit, open energy research institute, established by the Octopus Energy Group.
Louise Bernard is a Senior Economist at Centre for Net Zero, leading evaluations on heat pumps, energy demand, and flexibility programmes using quasi-experimental methods and large-scale trials. She holds a PhD in Urban Economics from LSE and previously worked with World Bank and Oxford University on climate and policy evaluation.
Prof. Blake Shaffer (Canada)
Blake Shaffer is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary where he teaches and researches on electricity markets, climate policy, and energy transitions. Shaffer uses empirical methods to evaluate policy effectiveness and better understand consumer and firm behaviour. Shaffer strives to bring rigorous evidence to help policy makers craft better policy.
Prof. David Brown (Canada)
David Brown is a Professor at the University of Alberta’s Department of Economics. He holds a Canada Research Chair in Energy Economics and Policy and is the President of the Canadian Association for Energy Economics. His research lies at the intersection of energy economics, industrial organization, and regulatory policy.
This event is free of charge, but registration is mandatory
Sandwich lunch & network reception included
This event is in person only and will be fully in English
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