Understanding Electricity Markets

* Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all scheduled training courses are to be conducted virtually. This is subject to change depending on guidelines issued from time to time by relevant Singapore authorities and EMC’s assessment. If there is any change, we will promptly update this page.

25-26 February 2021, 9.00 - 5.45pm, Singapore

20-21 May 2021, 9.00 - 5.45pm, Singapore

19-20 August 2021, 9.00 - 5.45pm, Singapore

18-19 November 2021, 9.00 - 5.45pm, Singapore

Bringing Theory and Practice Together

EMC, the market operator of the National Electricity Market of Singapore (NEMS) has developed a training course that allows course participants to understand electricity markets, with a particular focus on the NEMS and its unique features.

Having played a key role in the establishment of the current market, which commenced on 1 January 2003, EMC is in a unique position to bring theory and practice together in understanding electricity market design. EMC combines the expertise and perspective of engineering, economics and regulatory issues into a course that explores the fundamentals of electricity market theory and practice.

Who should attend?

Anyone who is interested in taking an in-depth look at how electricity markets work in both theory and practice.
Executives and managers from the electricity, energy, legal and banking sectors as well as government officials, regulators and consultants.

Why should you attend?

Learn about the typical path of electricity industry reform from a vertically integrated utility to a competitive market.
Get an overview of some of the key debates surrounding electricity market design.
Gain an in-depth understanding of how the NEMS operates on a daily basis.
Understand the key factors underpinning prices for electricity and ancillary services.

Continuing Professional Development Points

The two-day course qualifies for 12 PDUs by the Professional Engineers Board.

Your course presenters

Course presenters will be EMC staff who are directly involved in the operation of the NEMS. You will benefit from the expertise and insight that only practitioners can provide.

Registration

To register, download the Registration Form or the full EMC Training Programme brochure. Enrolment conditions are outlined in the registration form.

Price (Fees are inclusive of the prevailing GST rate of 7%)

Course Fee (Registration and payment must be received at least 30 working days before the course start date)
MP* S$1,658.50 (inclusive of GST)
Other S$1,979.50 (inclusive of GST)

* MP is a NEMS registered Market Participant or a NEMS service provider.