Dr. Juan Carlos Ortigas

Education

PhD in economics, Université de Droit, d'Economie et de Sciences Sociales de Paris
BA in economics, Universidad Autónoma, Madrid

Experience

For over 20 years, Juan Carlos Ortigas has been advising energy companies on regulatory issues and their strategy in the European markets. Based in Madrid, Dr. Ortigas specializes in advising energy companies on the design of remuneration schemes for regulated activities, on renewable tariffs and renewable production integration in the electricity system, and on long-term supply gas contracts disputes. He has practiced as an independent expert before the Spanish Highest Court and before the Madrid Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Prior to joining NERA, Dr. Ortigas worked for Red Eléctrica de España (REE), the Spanish transmission network operator, where he was responsible for analyzing the international experience of transmission regulation, tariffs, and electricity systems restructuring. He holds a PhD in economics from the Université de Droit, d'Economie et de Sciences Sociales de Paris.