The Swiss Energy Law Association (SELA) is a non-profit association in accordance with Article 60 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code, with its headquarters at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), Lugano, Switzerland. The Association is unlimited in duration and open to all natural and juristic persons interested in the field of energy law and policy across all levels of governance and institutions involved. SELA creates a network of industry experts, policymakers and academics focused on energy law and policy issues in Switzerland.

SELA is politically neutral and does not pursue any commercial interests.

SELA is affiliated with the European Federation of Energy Law Associations (EFELA), particularly in relation to the development of renewable energy in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Our Purpose

The purpose of SELA is twofold.

First, to promote knowledge of energy law and to foster a deeper understanding of legal and policy issues related to the energy sector.

Second, to provide a forum for discussion of issues relating to energy law at the international, European and Swiss levels, covering all existing and prospective forms of energy.

To this end, the Association builds a network of experts in energy law and policy in Switzerland and contributes to dialogue and policy exchange on energy law transition and policymaking.

Our Activities

SELA was founded in 2020. Its statutes, as amended, were approved by the members on 4 February 2021. The Association regularly organises activities and online events addressing current challenges in energy law.

SELA offers an open and safe platform to explore and discuss new ideas, scientific contributions and policy briefs on emerging topics in energy law and policy in English, French, German and Italian, with the aim of contributing to a sustainable energy transition in Switzerland, Europe and beyond. The energy transition calls for innovative legal frameworks involving a wide range of stakeholders across the European Union. In this context, SELA places particular emphasis on networking and fostering relationships with the European energy market and other relevant stakeholders.

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Contact us at swiss.energy.law.sela@gmail.com