Jamie Behrendt

Jamie Behrendt is a PhD researcher at the University of Groningen Faculty of Law, specializing in European Law and Energy Law. Her research focuses on the regulatory challenges of integrating micro electricity grids into the EU energy market, emphasizing transaction costs and legal frameworks for the energy transition.

• LLM Energy and Climate Law, University of Groningen
• LLM Rechtswetenschappelijk Onderzoek, University of Groningen

Research Highlights:
Behrendt’s work addresses the intersection of EU law and energy systems, particularly microgrids' role in decentralizing electricity networks. Her empirical analysis explores legal barriers to renewable energy integration, aligning with the European Green Deal’s climate neutrality goals by 2050.

Publications & Projects:
• Developed an interactive website mapping EU microgrids to support regulatory research
• Authored key publications on transaction costs in EU microgrid regulation
• Investigated microgrid models to resolve EU energy market puzzles

Scientific Awards:

• Sustainable Society PhD Grant 2022

Teaching & Collaborations:
Assistant in courses including Introduction to European Law and Judicial Protection. Collaborates with the Energy Law section and contributes to academic journals like the European Energy and Environmental Law Review.