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Email: Joachim.schmitz@epico.org
Joachim Schmitz-Brieber is EPICO's Senior Policy Specialist for Industry and Energy in Berlin.
Joachim is an economist and public policy specialist with over fifteen years of experience in various positions in Germany and internationally. He regularly participates in panel discussions and policy debates on industrial transformation, our future energy and climate policy, and the future shape of the electricity market, with a particular focus on Germany.
Joachim is particularly interested in market-based, innovative approaches to climate actions, industrial decarbonisation, and reforming electricity markets, such as the market integration of renewables via Power Purchasing Agreements (PPA).
Before joining EPICO, Joachim held various positions at the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action, where he worked inter alia on an industrial power price, better regulation, and industrial policy. He was also seconded to the Office of the Federal President of Germany. Previously, Joachim was a consultant for the International Labour Organisation (ILO), based in Geneva.
Joachim studied in Germany, the Netherlands, and France. He holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Maastricht and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the Hertie School of Governance. He is also pursuing a Professional Doctorate focusing on the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries.
Areas of Expertise
German Energy and Climate Policy, German Industrial Policy
Languages
German, English, French, Dutch
Awards
Named one of Germany’s top talents under the age of 40 in the public sector - ranking by the weekly Capital
Education
- M.A. in Economics, Universiteit Maastricht
- M.A. in Public Policy, Hertie School of Governance
Publications & Blog Posts
Policy Report
Central vs. hybrid capacity markets: What’s in it for flexibility?
Blog Post
A deep dive into Draghi's recommendations
Policy Report
Accelerating a technology-neutral flexibility strategy for the German market
Strategy Paper
Accelerating EU industry competitiveness: Paving the way for the next policy cycle
Media Outreach & External Publications
Op-ed in Tagesspiegel Background
Joachim Schmitz-Brieber wrote an op-ed for Tagesspiegel Background discussing the new opportunities for competitive industrial electricity prices.
Media Mention in Tagesspiegel Background
EPICO and Aurora's policy paper on Germany's capacity market was discussed during the PKNS conference.
Media Mention in Handelsblatt
This article by Handelsblatt mentions EPICO and Aurora's recent Policy Report analysing the BMWK's proposal for a new electricity market.
Media Mention in Tagesspiegel Background
EPICO and Aurora's Policy Report on Germany's capacity market was quoted in this article by Tagesspiegel Background on the upcoming PKNS conference.
Media Mention in Energate Messenger
Energate Messenger quoted EPICO’s Policy Report on a new flexibility strategy for the German electricity market.
Media Mention in FAZ
This article mentions EPICO and Aurora’s report on flexibility in the German electricity market.
Media Mention in Tagesspiegel Background
This article quotes EPICO and Aurora’s study on addressing the flexibility gaps in the German electricity market.