New Energy Business School

What New Energy Business School does

New Energy Business School (NEBS) is a private energy transition education institution headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands, founded in 2000 as the Energy Delta Institute and rebranded to NEBS in 2023. It operates as a subsidiary of the New Energy Coalition and delivers professional education to individual energy professionals and corporate energy buyers, with a stated alumni base of thousands and a staff of approximately 25 employees.

The school runs a tiered curriculum spanning executive-level programmes, postgraduate diplomas, intensive short courses, modular masterclasses, e-learning modules, and tailor-made in-company programmes. Pricing spans from €49 digital modules to €7,950 executive programme tuition and €4,000 multi-masterclass bundles. Its content focuses on hydrogen, green gas, grid congestion, critical minerals, nuclear energy, ammonia, and AI in the energy transition, and it holds accreditations including AACSB, EQUIS, NVAO, CPION, EAHEA, and VAB.

Revenue is generated through open enrolment individual programmes, in-company custom education for corporate clients such as Brunel, Fluxys, RVO, Stork, Vattenfall, and Groningen Seaports, and a growing digital/e-learning channel. The business model is asset-light, relying on faculty drawn from partner institutions (notably Nyenrode and RWTH Aachen) and from industry practitioners, with distribution supported by partnerships with organizations including the IEA.

Name

New Energy Business School

Legal name

New Energy Business School

Website

https://nebs.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New Energy Business School is a Groningen-based private education institution, founded in 2000 and rebranded in 2023, delivering executive programmes, masterclasses, e-learning, and in-company training on the energy transition to individual professionals and corporate energy clients in Europe and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Energy Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Energy (Oil, Gas & Renewables) (EDABALAJ)

Keywords

• Executive energy education
• Energy transition training
• Professional energy courses
• Energy sector leadership
• Energy value chain programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Open Enrolment Programmes: NEBS generates revenue from individual professionals enrolling in open masterclasses, intensive courses, and executive programmes. Fees are charged per participant per programme (e.g., €7,950 for Executive Programme ETI, €2,450 for Intensive Course Hydrogen). These are one-time professional services fees.
2. In-Company / Tailor-Made Education: NEBS designs and delivers custom education solutions for organisations aligned with their strategic learning needs. This B2B revenue stream is negotiated and tailored per client organisation.
3. E-Learning and Digital Programmes: NEBS monetises self-paced e-learning content such as the 'Molecules in transition' e-learning course at €49 per participant.
4. Masterclass Packages: NEBS sells bundled packages of five or more masterclasses at €4,000, providing flexibility for organisations to train multiple employees across different topics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

New Energy Business School delivers executive energy education programmes covering the entire energy value chain. Its offerings include open-enrolment executive programmes, intensive courses, masterclasses, e-learning modules, and custom in-company programmes designed for energy professionals, corporate teams, and policymakers. Programs combine academic faculty with industry practitioners and are enhanced by VR simulations and serious gaming.

Product overview

New Energy Business School (NEBS) is a leading energy business school and executive education provider that builds on more than 20 years of leadership in executive energy education. Formerly known as Energy Delta Institute (EDI), NEBS offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programmes across the entire energy value chain. The offering includes Executive MBA and Postgraduate programmes, Executive Programmes (Energy Transition and Innovation, Energy Transition in Business and Leadership, Hydrogen, Energy Geoeconomics and Global Security), Intensive Courses (Hydrogen, LNG, North Sea Energy, Biogas), and numerous single-day Masterclasses covering specific energy topics (Groen Gas, CCUS, Battery & Storage, Heat Transition, Nuclear Energy, AI in Energy Transition, Ammonia, Critical Minerals, Wind Energy, Grid Congestion, Mobility, Energieplanologie, Smart Energyhubs, Hydrogen, Geopolitics). Supporting learning tools include Virtual Reality experiences, the Offshore Energy Game serious gaming platform, and e-learning modules. The school also offers bundled packages (Masterclasspakket, E-learningpakket) and custom In-Company programmes. All programmes are designed and delivered by leading academic researchers and industry experts, with international partnerships including Nyenrode Business University, RWTH Aachen University, IEA, DOB Academy, Royal HaskoningDHV, and Energy Storage NL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Executive MBA Energy Transition: An Executive MBA programme focused on energy transition, accredited with AACSB, EQUIS and NVAO.
• Postgraduate Programme in Hydrogen
• Offshore Energy Game
• Virtual Reality Learning Tools

Products and services

• Executive Programme Energy Transition & Innovation (ETI) Multi-day executive programme providing senior energy professionals with in-depth knowledge of energy transition innovation, the entire energy value chain, and strategic leadership. Designed for managers, consultants, and senior practitioners seeking to lead transitions in their organisations.
• Executive Programme Energy Transition Business & Leadership (ETBL) Executive programme focused on the business and leadership dimensions of the energy transition, designed for professionals responsible for driving strategic change within their organisations. The first edition begins in autumn 2025.
• Strategic Executive Programme High-level strategic executive programme aimed at senior leaders navigating strategic decisions across the energy value chain. Delivered jointly with the Amsterdam School of Real Estate.
• Intensive Course Hydrogen Short intensive course providing a comprehensive overview of the hydrogen value chain, from production to end-use applications. Targeted at energy professionals needing a focused understanding of hydrogen.
• Molecules in Transition e-learning Digital e-learning module covering the role of molecules (hydrogen, ammonia, synthetic fuels, etc.) in the energy transition. Designed for self-paced learning by energy professionals.
• Intensive Course North Sea Energy Intensive course focused on the energy system of the North Sea, including offshore wind, hydrogen, and cross-border energy infrastructure. Suitable for professionals working in offshore energy and policy.
• Intensive Course Biogas Intensive course covering the biogas and green gas value chains, including production, upgrading, and utilisation. Designed for professionals in renewable gas and waste-to-energy sectors.
• Offshore Wind Programme Programme focused on offshore wind energy, covering technology, project development, finance, and policy. Targeted at professionals working in offshore wind and adjacent sectors.
• European Energy Strategy Programme focused on European energy strategy, policy frameworks, and the EU energy transition agenda. Designed for professionals interfacing with EU policy and strategy.
• Intensive Course LNG Intensive course covering the LNG value chain, markets, infrastructure, and the role of LNG in the energy transition.
• Intensive Course Finance and Risk Intensive course addressing financial and risk-management aspects of energy transition projects. Designed for finance professionals, project developers, and risk managers.
• Leaders in Energy Transition Leadership development programme focused on the competencies required to lead energy transition initiatives. Targeted at senior executives and aspiring leaders in the energy sector.
• Onboarding Programme Energy Introductory programme designed to onboard professionals from other sectors into the energy industry, covering the basics of the energy value chain and transition.
• Executive Programme Hydrogen Executive programme providing a deep dive into the hydrogen value chain, business cases, technology, and policy. Designed for senior professionals and decision-makers in the hydrogen economy.
• Masterclass Geopolitiek (Geopolitics) Half-day or short masterclass on the geopolitical dimensions of the energy transition, including energy security, supply chains, and international relations.
• Masterclass Waterstof (Hydrogen) Masterclass providing a focused introduction to hydrogen technologies, markets, and applications for energy professionals.
• Masterclass Groen Gas (Green Gas) Masterclass on green gas (renewable natural gas, biomethane), covering production, upgrading, and grid integration. Targeted at gas-sector professionals.
• Masterclass Warmtetransitie (Heat Transition) Masterclass on the heat transition, covering district heating, geothermal, electrification, and industrial heat decarbonisation.
• Masterclass CCUS Masterclass on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technology, projects, and policy landscape.
• Masterclass Batterij & Opslag (Battery & Storage) Masterclass on battery technologies and energy storage, including applications, markets, and supply chains.
• Masterclass Netcongestie (Grid Congestion) Masterclass addressing grid congestion challenges, solutions, and policy approaches in the energy transition.
• Masterclass Kernenergie (Nuclear Energy) Masterclass on nuclear energy covering technology, safety, economics, and the renewed role of nuclear in the energy transition.
• Masterclass AI / Smart Energyhubs Masterclass on the application of artificial intelligence and smart energy hubs in the energy transition. Targeted at professionals interested in digital energy solutions.
• Masterclass Ammonia Masterclass on green and blue ammonia as hydrogen carriers and fuels, covering production, transport, and end-use.
• Masterclass Critical Minerals Masterclass on the critical minerals required for the energy transition, covering supply chains, geopolitics, and sustainability.
• Masterclass Mobility Masterclass on the energy transition in mobility, covering electrification, hydrogen, fuels, and sustainable transport.
• Masterclass Windenergie (Wind Energy) Masterclass on wind energy, covering onshore and offshore wind technologies, project development, and markets.
• Masterclass Energieplanologie (Energy Planning) Masterclass on energy planning and the spatial integration of energy infrastructure, including policy and stakeholder engagement.
• Masterclass New Energy Tour Masterclass taking participants on a tour to learn about new energy installations and projects in practice, providing site-based experiential learning.
• Masterclasspakket (Masterclass Bundle) Bundle offering multiple masterclasses at a combined price, enabling participants to enrol in a portfolio of short expert sessions across energy transition topics.
• Tailor-Made In-Company Programmes Customised executive education programmes designed and delivered in-company for corporate, governmental, and industry clients. Content is tailored to the client's strategic context and workforce development needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ years of executive energy education leadership with thousands of alumni
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Publieke ZakencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026NEBS partners with Publieke Zaken for the Strategic Executive Programme: Energy Geoeconomics and Global Security. Norbert Both, a partner at Publieke Zaken, co-facilitates the programme. The programme is hosted by Vopak in Rotterdam.
• Nyenrode Business UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEBS cooperates with Nyenrode Business University for the Executive Programme Energy Transition and Innovation. Module 1 of this programme is held at Nyenrode's historic campus in Breukelen near Amsterdam. Nyenrode is one of Europe's leading business schools.
• RWTH Aachen University of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEBS partners with RWTH Aachen University of Technology for the Executive Programme Energy Transition and Innovation, contributing academic expertise and research capabilities to the programme's curriculum.
• International Energy Agency (IEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEBS cooperates with the IEA for the Executive Programme Energy Transition and Innovation. Module 2 is conducted in Paris by IEA experts. The programme includes an exclusive visit to the IEA headquarters in Paris.
• Agora EnergiewendecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgora Energiewende is a partner for the Executive Programme Energy Transition in Business and Leadership (ETBL), providing expert input on German and European energy transition policy and strategy.
• PwCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPwC contributes as an industry expert to the Executive Programme Energy Transition in Business and Leadership (ETBL), providing insights on finance, strategy, and energy transition leadership.
• The Oxford Institute for Energy StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Oxford Institute for Energy Studies partners with NEBS for the Executive Programme Energy Transition in Business and Leadership, contributing academic expertise on energy economics and policy from one of the world's leading research institutions.
• DOB AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEBS developed the Intensive Course North Sea Energy in cooperation with DOB Academy, a well-known education centre for offshore energy professionals in Delft.
• VopakminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVopak hosts the Strategic Executive Programme: Energy Geoeconomics and Global Security at its Rotterdam headquarters, providing venue and catering support. Vopak is a leading independent tank storage company for liquid chemicals and oil products.
• Enterprise Europe NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEBS cooperates with the Enterprise Europe Network for the Intensive Course Biogas, which takes place at Agromek — Northern Europe's Largest Agricultural Fair in Denmark.
• European Biogas AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe European Biogas Association contributes to the Intensive Course Biogas by providing the European perspective on biogas and biomethane during the programme.
• Royal HaskoningDHVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEBS cooperates with Royal HaskoningDHV for the Offshore Wind Energy Programme and the Leaders in Energy Transition Programme. Royal HaskoningDHV experts who have navigated real-world energy transition challenges serve as programme lecturers.
• ENTSO-GminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNEBS holds the European Energy Strategy: Trends in Transition programme at ENTSO-G headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. ENTSO-G is the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas.
• Quintel IntelligencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEBS partners with Quintel Intelligence for the European Energy Strategy: Trends in Transition programme. Dr. Alexander Wirtz, co-founder of Quintel Intelligence, serves as key lecturer and provides the Energy Transition Model tool for hands-on scenario work.
• EnagásminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNEBS includes a site visit to the Enagás LNG terminal in Barcelona as part of the Intensive Course LNG in the Global Energy System, providing participants with direct insight into large-scale LNG operations within the European energy system.
• TKI New GascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTKI New Gas (Innovation Programme for the Energy Transition — New Gas) contributes to NEBS's hydrogen masterclasses. Jörg Gigler, Managing Director at TKI New Gas, leads the Masterclass Waterstof.
• DNVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNEBS holds the Intensive Course Hydrogen at DNV's office in Hamburg, Germany. DNV provides venue support and contributes industry expertise on hydrogen.
• Ready4H2minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarbara Jinks, Director of Ready4H2 (an initiative coordinating gas distribution network operators across 10 European countries), serves as a lecturer for the Intensive Course Hydrogen.
• HighTechXLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Dr. Earl Goetheer, CTO of HighTechXL, serves as a lecturer for NEBS's Masterclass CCUS. HighTechXL is a leading deep-tech venture builder based in the Netherlands.
• New Energy CoalitioncoreOthersNEBS is a brand of New Energy Coalition, a broad-based coalition of businesses, knowledge institutions, and governments working to accelerate the energy transition. NEBS benefits from New Energy Coalition's network, facilities (Energy Academy Europe), and institutional relationships.
• Energy Academy EuropecoreOthersNEBS is headquartered at the Energy Academy Europe in Groningen, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to energy research and education. This location enables NEBS to offer site visits to leading energy facilities in the region.
• Energy Storage NLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEBS developed the Masterclass Batterij & Opslag in cooperation with Energy Storage NL, the Dutch knowledge and innovation platform for energy storage.
• Royal HaskoningDHVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEBS developed the Leaders in Energy Transition Programme in cooperation with Royal HaskoningDHV. Experts from Royal HaskoningDHV who have navigated real-world energy transition challenges serve as programme lecturers.
• Kiwa KOACminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNEBS holds the Masterclass Groen Gas at Kiwa KOAC in Apeldoorn. Kiwa is a testing, inspection, and certification company relevant to biogas certification.
• Platform Groen GasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRuud Paap, Director Groen Gas at Platform Groen Gas and TKI Gas, serves as a lecturer for the Masterclass Groen Gas. Platform Groen Gas is the Dutch industry platform for green gas.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: INSEAD is a top global business school with executive education programmes including energy, sustainability, and decarbonisation tracks. As an incumbent with broader scope, it competes with NEBS for the same corporate L&D budgets in the energy transition space, particularly for senior manager and executive-level participants.
• IMD Business School: IMD offers executive programmes including energy management and sustainability leadership, with strong European corporate client penetration. It competes with NEBS for the senior executive segment of the energy transition training market, especially among European utilities and industrial firms.
• Cambridge Judge Business School: Cambridge Judge Business School offers executive programmes covering sustainability, energy, and climate change through its Centre for Sustainability. As an established UK business school it competes with NEBS for senior energy and policy executives, particularly in the UK and international markets.

Emerging players

• Colorado School of Mines: Colorado School of Mines offers energy-focused graduate programmes including energy management and renewable energy tracks, with a strong industry reputation. While broader than NEBS, it competes for international energy professional upskilling audiences, particularly in oil & gas transitioning to clean energy.
• Energy Monitor (ASB-Albany): Energy Monitor provides energy and climate transition education and intelligence services to corporate and policy audiences. While more focused on intelligence and shorter courses than NEBS's executive programmes, it competes for the same senior energy professional audience on energy transition learning and decision-making content.
• Wuppertal Institute: The Wuppertal Institute is a leading German research institute on sustainability and energy transition, providing applied research and training for energy professionals. Its educational offerings overlap with NEBS's policy, decarbonisation, and energy transition masterclass portfolio, particularly in the German-speaking market.

Direct peers

• RENAC Renewables Academy: RENAC (Germany) is a leading provider of training and capacity building for renewable energy and energy efficiency, delivering face-to-face and online programmes to professionals worldwide. It directly competes with NEBS's renewable energy and energy transition portfolio, particularly in the German and broader European markets.
• Energy Institute: The Energy Institute (UK) is the professional body for the energy sector, providing Chartered Energy Manager credentials, technical training, and CPD-accredited courses. It is a direct peer to NEBS in serving energy professionals' continuing education and certification needs across Europe and globally.
• IFP School: IFP School (France) is a graduate-level energy school offering specialised programmes across the energy value chain, closely mirroring NEBS's positioning. Both serve mid-career to senior energy professionals with programmes co-designed by industry and academic experts, making IFP School the closest direct comparable in Europe.
• Florence School of Regulation: The Florence School of Regulation (FSR) at the European University Institute provides executive education on energy policy, regulation, and markets, including an FSR Energy programme. Like NEBS, FSR serves senior energy professionals and policymakers with academically rigorous, EU-focused content and is a key direct competitor in European energy executive education.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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