Michele Rizzo obtained a Master of Studies discussing a thesis in energy efficiency in the public sector

The founding partner of our law firm, Michele Rizzo, obtained a Master of Studies at the European Law and Governance School (ELGS), the international university school of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) dedicated to the training of the youth and researchers of European public law.

Michele achieved this academic goal by discussing a thesis entitled “The EU legal framework on Energy Efficiency in the public sector, with a focus on public buildings, and its implementation in Italy”, in front of a viva panel consisting of professors of European Energy and Environment Law, Prof. Katerina Iliadou, Prof. Georgios Dellis and Prof. Glykeria Souti.

The thesis is part of the broader scientific research carried out by Michele at the ELGS and Milan Polytechnic dealing with issues of European Union Law and Italian Law related to green public procurement and energy efficiency in the real estate sector, with a focus on administrative procedures and contracts for the energy requalification of the real estate assets of Public Administration.

The graduation ceremony was held in Athens, at the headquarters of the ELGS, with the presence of the ELGS Rectors, Prof. Andreas Pottakis and Vassilis Hatzopoulos, as well as the President of the Faculty Board of the ELGS, Prof. Giacinto della Cananea.