The new Energy-Economy-Society call is online!

The Energy – Economy – Society (EES/EWG) research programme promotes application-oriented research in the field of energy policy. To this end the EES focuses on economic, social, psychological and political issues throughout the energy sector supply chain. EES elaborates calls to fund innovative socio-economic research projects that address relevant energy-policy questions for Switzerland.

The 2023-2024 edition focuses on the research fields of electricity market design and development of system flexibility, energy transition and the economy, future of hydrogen and gas in Switzerland and changes in consumer behaviour.

The call follows a two-stage submission and evaluation procedure. The deadline for submission of the pre-proposal is February 12th 2024, 14:00 CET. Selected research projects are expected to start in summer or fall 2024.

Details can be found in the call text on the EES Website.

Anne-Kathrin Faust, Market Regulation Specialist SFOE