Training Workshop
Energy Policies for Sustainable Development & LEAP
Jun 13-24 2011,  San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
 

This workshop, hosted by the Institute for Energy Economics of the Fundación Bariloche (IDEE/FB) in Argentina, will provide participants with a unique opportunity to enhance their knowledge of energy and environmental analysis, in addition to introducing participants to LEAP (the Long range Energy Alternatives Planning system), a widely used scenario-based energy-environment modeling tool.

The workshop is designed for energy and environmental professionals from from a variety of circles: private sector, government ministries, and non-governmental organization. Please be advised that this workshop requires a high level of proficiency in Spanish and English.  The workshop will be conducted in Spanish and English. The content of the workshop will be split into two segments: week one will focus on the basic concepts of energy planning and energy scenario analysis and week two will be devoted to an intensive LEAP training session.

Application Process

All those interested in attending the workshop are required to complete the Application Form (applicants need to fill out this form in Spanish) and send it back to IDEE/FB before May 16th, 2011 (contact details below). The total tuition cost is $1500. SEI-US and FB will offer scholarships of up to $1250 to cover this cost. The recipients of the scholarship will be responsible for paying $250 for tuition, their airfare, and room and board. Those applicants interested in applying for a the Scholarship will need to complete the scholarship application form and send it back to IDEE/FB before May 16th.

For more information please visit: http://www.fundacionbariloche.org.ar

Application Forms

• Course Application Form
• Scholarship Application Form

Complete in Spanish and return to IDEE/FB by May 16th, 2011

Fundacion Bariloche
Casilla de Correo 138 8400
San Carlos de Bariloche
Rio Negro
Argentina

Tel/Fax: 54 (0) 2944 462500 461186
E-mail: idee@fundacionbariloche.org.ar

Week One - Energy Policy

• Energy policies for sustainable development
• A diagnostic tool for energy policy-making
• Objectives, strategies, and indicators of energy policies
• Scenarios as a tool for energy policy
• Required data for scenario building

• Brief introduction to various energy models
• Overview of LEAP
• Training in LEAP applications
• Application of LEAP to evaluate energy policies

• Nicolas Di Sbroiavacca, IDEE/FB
• Roberto Kozulj, IDEE/FB
• Raul Landaveri, IDEE/FB
• Francisco Lallana, IDEE/FB
• Gustavo Nadal, IDEE/FB
• Héctor Pistonesi, IDEE/FB
• Charlie Heaps, SEI

We look forward to receiving your applications.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the application form. Good luck!