Carine Sebi
Director of the Energy for Society Institute
Energy for Society Institute
In the face of the climate emergency and the profound transformation of our energy systems, how can we rethink our relationship with energy to build a more sustainable society? The Energy for Society Institute brings together researchers and partners to study sustainable energy solutions and their societal impacts. It also contributes to enriching academic programs and developing new executive education offerings for companies, public decision-makers and citizens in mastering the key challenges of the energy transition.
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Updated on 19/10/2026
Upcoming events
Paris Energy Week – November 24th-27th
The Institute organises the 2026 edition alongside Paris-Dauphine-PSL, Sciences Po, Polytechnique, the EM Lyon et the Jacques-Delors Institute. This year’s theme is : The Challenges of electrification.
Two roundtables are affiliated with the Institute :
- Nov 25th morning : Presidential Booklet at the Salon des Maires
- Nov 26th morning : GEEP group at Paris-Dauphine
Discover more events below.
By Carine Sebi and Laurent Griot.
Friday, November 6, 2026
12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Maison Minatec, 3 Parvis Louis Néel, 38000 Grenoble
Registration will open soon via this link
Carine Sebi will participate in a panel discussion at the Rencontres de Cluny.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
4:30–6:30 p.m.
13 rue Porte de Paris, 71250 Cluny
Register via this link.
Participation of the Institute to a roundtable as part of the Géopolitiques de Grenoble event.
Moderated by Laurent Griot. Confirmed participants: Carine Sebi, Patrick Criqui. More information to come.
Friday, November 20, 2026
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
World Trade Center, 5 Place Robert Schuman, 38000 Grenoble.
Registration opens soon.
Organization of Paris Energy Week in partnership with Sciences Po, Polytechnique, Paris-Dauphine (Climate Economics Chair), EM Lyon, and the Jacques Delors Institute.
Two roundtables organized by the Institute:
- Launch of the presidential booklet. Moderated by Carine Sebi and Thibaud Voïta. Speakers include representatives from France Gaz, the UFE, Familles rurales, and Medef, as well as two political figures to be confirmed.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Salon des Maires (Pavilion 7), Porte de Versailles, Paris
- GEEP Group: Geopolitics of Energy and European Power. Co-organized with the UGA. Moderated by Patrick Criqui. Speakers include Célia Agostini (Cleantech for France), Nicolas Berghmans (IDDRI), Cédric Philibert and a representative from Enerdata.
Thursday, November 26, 2026
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Paris-Dauphine-PSL University, Place du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 75016 Paris
More information to come.
Decisive energy choices for the 2027-2032 presidential term
With the 2027 elections approaching, this booklet is intended for candidates, policymakers, and citizens who want to understand what is truly at stake in the energy sector for the coming five-year term. It draws on the concrete concerns of the French public – purchasing power, employment, sovereignty, finances, and quality of life – as reflected in major recent polls (IPSOS, CEVIPOF, ADEME).
Overview
In a context of rapid change, the Energy for Society Institute’s mission is to analyse social, economic and political dynamics related to energy in order to shed light on collective choices and promote sustainable, inclusive and responsible models that serve society.
Created as an extension of the work of the Energy for Society Chair, the Institute is broadening its scope to address the upheavals in the energy sector. It aims to become a leading centre on the interplay between energy, sovereignty, democracy and transition. Rooted in the dialogue among researchers, business and local communities, it serves as a true think tank dedicated to the European energy transition.
Objectives
To achieve this goal, the Institute draws on research, experimentation, and cooperation among public, private, and academic stakeholders. It aims to transform knowledge into tools for action that support a fair and effective transition.
Its main objectives are:
- Support strategic, independent and collaborative research
- Develop strategic observatories
- Decode current events and contribute to public debate
- Make the energy transition a core pillar of education at GEM
- Develop practical tools to support action-taking (serious game)
Governance
The Energy for Society Institute relies on a structured, collaborative governance framework built around three complementary bodies. It will be soon chaired by an external figure who will ensure overall strategic direction and validation. Operational leadership is entrusted to Carine Sebi, Senior Professor of Economics at GEM, responsible for coordinating activities, leading research and managing partnerships. The Institute is also guided by a scientific and strategic committee composed of three groups:
- Funding partners
- GEM faculty members contributing to the research areas
- A panel of external experts and academics, ensuring scientific quality, expertise and diversity of perspectives
In this context, Carine Sebi highlights:
Research Areas
The research areas of the Energy for Society Institute are currently being consolidated and will draw from the expertise of GEM professors from the “Energy Management and Marketing” faculty team. They will address topics such as:
- Energy markets and pricing
- Business models
- The European energy transition
- Flexibility
- Energy efficiency
- Social acceptance
- Combating misinformation etc.
The selection of research themes will be based on both scientific and strategic alignment, validated by the Institute’s scientific and strategic committees.
EAGLE 2030
By launching its strategic plan EAGLE 2030, GEM Alpine Business School reaffirms its ambition to fully embody its commitment to major transitions. Its roadmap is structured around three key pillars:
- Journey, a pedagogical innovation that rethinks how students learn through experiential and immersive pathways
- Sciences, positioning GEM as a central player in scientific innovation and technological transitions
- Transitions, mobilizing the entire community to support the sustainable transformation of organizations and society
Through EAGLE 2030, GEM is reinventing its educational model to offer a learning experience that is hybrid, engaged and focused on the major challenges of our time: climate, technology and society. The EnerG Institute contributes fully to this dynamic through its research and educational activities.
Research collaborators
The work of the Energy for Society Institute is composed of a team of experts in energy economics and business models and are part of the “Energy and Environmental Management” research team.
Sponsors and partners of the Energy for Society Chair
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