2nd International Alpine Workshop on Energy Economics and Policy (AWEEP 2026) – EAERE Supported

The Centre for Energy Policy and Economics (CEPE), ETH Zurich, and the Institute of Economics (IdEP), Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), are pleased to announce the 2nd International Alpine Workshop on Energy Economics and Policy (AWEEP 2026), to be held on September 3–5, 2026 at the House of Sustainability in Airolo, Switzerland. The workshop is organized with the support of EAERE.

The Workshop

AWEEP 2026 is designed as an intimate, high-quality forum for presenting and discussing cutting-edge research in energy economics and policy. The workshop brings together leading scholars in a unique format that combines traditional academic sessions with innovative, experience-based interactions.

Two distinctive features characterize the workshop:

Learning in Nature
Participants will engage in dynamic “hiking presentations” during alpine hikes, offering a creative and interactive environment to exchange research insights while immersed in nature.
Alpine Hut Lifestyle Experience
The workshop includes a shared living experience at the House of Sustainability, encouraging informal discussions, collaboration, and academic exchange beyond conventional conference settings.

Invited Speakers

Linda Nøstbakken (Norwegian School of Economics)

Shuang Zhang (Imperial College)

Call for papers

Submissions are invited in all areas of energy economics and policy, with a particular interest in contributions using applied econometric methods. Topics include, but are not limited to:

Energy and environmental policy evaluation
Behavioral and experimental approaches to energy use

Papers (PDF format) should be submitted via email

Fees and Logistics

The registration fee is CHF 150, covering meals, accommodation in shared dorm-style rooms, and local transport during the workshop. Participants are responsible for their travel to Airolo and any alternative accommodation arrangements if preferred. Participation is limited to approximately 20–25 attendees, ensuring a focused and collaborative environment, with a balanced mix of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty members. More information here

Important dates

May 15, 2026 – Submission deadline
June 15, 2026 – Notification of acceptance
September 3–5, 2026 – Workshop dates

Scientific committee

Massimo Filippini (ETH Zurich and USI)

Ken Gillingham (Yale University)

Lint Barrage (ETH Zurich)

Meredith Fowlie (UC Berkeley)

Sebastien Houde (University of Lausanne)

Cloé Garnache (ETH Zurich and Oslo Metropolitan University)

Organisers

Massimo Filippini (ETH Zurich and USI)

Ken Gillingham (Yale University)