Can she survive – or thrive? Rethinking the utility business model in the age of DERs
The Africa School of Regulation (ASR), in collaboration with Sustainable Energy Africa and GET.transform, is hosting this webinar to explore how Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) are reshaping utility service delivery, remuneration, and regulation. The Challenge For over a century, utilities operated on a simple model: supply electricity to passive consumers Read more…
Fit-for-Purpose Regulation
REGISTER Utility regulation has evolved dramatically over the past five decades from prescriptive, compliance-driven frameworks to dynamic, performance-oriented models shaped by liberalization and market reforms. Today, African regulators face a new challenge: designing frameworks that are fit for purpose, tailored to the realities of diverse sectors, jurisdictions, and developmental stages. Read more…
International online conference: Regulatory frameworks for the deployment and integration of solar energy in the power sector of African countries
Register Here The African School of Regulation (ASR), in collaboration with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), is hosting a three-day, open, online, high-level conference to discuss how regulation can enable and promote the deployment and integration of solar electricity generation in African countries' power sectors at scale and with sustainable Read more…
Accelerating Universal Adoption of Clean Cooking in Africa
REGISTER Co-organised by the Institute of Research in Technology (IIT-Comillas University) and the African School of Regulation (ASR), this webinar will introduce the new course, “New Approaches to Accelerate the Universal Adoption of Clean Cooking.” Despite global commitments under SDG 7, progress toward universal access to clean cooking remains slow—particularly Read more…
Data Systems and Technology for Utility Regulators in Africa
Register Overview Data is becoming a critical asset for effective utility regulation. From digital metering and automated reporting to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, regulators are increasingly required to leverage technology to improve oversight, enhance decision-making, and strengthen service delivery. Join the African School of Regulation (ASR) and the African Forum Read more…
Building Credible and Investment-Ready Regulatory Frameworks in Africa’s Energy Sector
REGISTER Overview A strong regulatory framework is essential for attracting investment, ensuring financial sustainability, protecting consumers, and supporting Africa's energy transition. Yet many countries continue to face challenges related to tariff design, regulatory independence, enforcement, private sector participation, and the integration of emerging technologies. Join the African School of Regulation Read more…