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The transition to low-carbon energy systems requires robust analytical tools to support decision-making under technological and policy uncertainty. This two-day summer school, hosted at GERAD, introduces participants to bottom-up energy system modeling, with a particular focus on the ETEM (Energy Technology Environment Model) framework.

The program combines foundational lectures on technology-rich energy system models and their role in the energy transition with hands-on sessions using ETEM. Participants will learn how to structure a model, handle data, design policy-relevant scenarios, and interpret results. Applications to topics such as electrification, mobility, and net-zero pathways will be discussed.

Designed for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners, the summer school provides both conceptual understanding and practical skills to analyze energy systems and support climate policy design.

Schedule

Day 1 (June 2)

9:30 – 9:55 | Light breakfast
9:55 – 10:00 | Opening (O. Bahn)
10:00 – 11:00 | A brief History of Bottom-up Modeling of Energy Systems (A. Haurie)
11:00 – 12:00 | Smart Location and Charging Management of Electric Vehicles Through Optimization and Learning-Based Coordination (H. Dagdougui)
12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch break
13:30 – 15:00 | ETEM Hands-On Session 1: Model Structure and Data (A. Haurie, F. Babonneau)
15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee break
15:30 – 17:00 | ETEM Hands-On Session 2: Scenario Design and Optimization (A. Haurie, F. Babonneau)

Day 2 (June 3)

9:30 – 10:00 | Light breakfast
10:00 – 11:00 | Applications of ETEM to Energy Transition Analysis (F. Babonneau)
11:00 – 12:00 | What Do Energy System Optimization Models Tell Us in a Net-Zero Context? (N. Mousseau)
12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch break
13:30 – 15:00 | ETEM Hands-On Session 3: Policy Scenarios and Results Analysis (A. Haurie, F. Babonneau)
15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee break
15:30 – 17:00 | ETEM Hands-On Session 4: Advanced Features and Discussion (A. Haurie, F. Babonneau)