Registration Criteria
Registration Criteria
To become a Chartered Professional, applicants must meet a number of requirements designed to ensure both competency and compliancy.
These criteria ensure that professionals registered under the Charter possess the knowledge, experience and ethical commitment necessary to operate responsibly in EU wholesale energy markets.
Professional competency
Applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of wholesale energy markets.
This includes knowledge of:
- How the supply chain works
- How wholesale energy markets function
- Products, pricing, and trading mechanisms
- Regulatory frameworks governing the markets
- Regulatory prohibitions and obligations
This knowledge may be demonstrated through professional experience, relevant training or recognised certification.
Professional experience
Applicants are expected to be professionally active in the wholesale energy markets.
This may include roles in:
- Energy asset dispatch
- Market analysis
- Trading or brokerage
- Portfolio management
- Risk management
- Compliance and surveillance
- Trading operations
The aim is to ensure that Chartered Professionals have practical exposure to the markets in which they operate.
Commitment to the Code of Conduct
All Chartered Professionals must formally commit to the Charter’s Code of Conduct.
The Code of Conduct outlines the behavioural standards expected from registered professionals and includes principles relating to:
- integrity
- professionalism
- responsible behaviour
- respect for applicable market rules and regulations
Adherence to these principles is central to maintaining the credibility of the Charter.
Employer participation
Registration takes place in cooperation with a Member Organisation, typically the professional’s employer.
Member Organisations support the Charter by:
- confirming the professional role of applicants
- supporting professional development
- helping ensure compliance with the Charter’s principles
This collaboration helps embed the Charter within the organisations that participate in wholesale energy markets.
Application process
The registration process typically includes the following steps:
- Submission of an application
- Confirmation of eligibility and professional role
- Acceptance of the Code of Conduct
- Approval of registration
Once registered, professionals are listed as Chartered Professionals under the Charter.
Maintaining registration
Becoming chartered may be a one-time activity, but maintaining a registration requires ongoing attention. Professionals must continue to maintain their competency and compliancy, which is achieved through Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
→ Learn how to maintain your registration
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for registration?
Professionals who are actively working in EU wholesale energy markets may apply for registration. This includes individuals involved in market analysis, brokerage, trading, portfolio management, risk management, compliance, surveillance, and other roles that directly control or support trading activities in electricity, gas or hydrogen markets.
Do I need specific qualifications to become a Chartered Professional?
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the energy supply chain, wholesale energy markets, and the regulatory framework that governs them. This knowledge can come from professional experience, specialised training, or related recognised certification.
Is employer support required for registration?
Yes. Registration typically takes place through a Member Organisation, usually the applicant’s employer. The Member Organisation confirms the applicant’s professional role and supports participation in the Charter framework, including adherence to the Code of Conduct and continuous professional development.
What commitments do I make when applying for registration?
Applicants must agree to follow the Charter’s Code of Conduct, which sets out the standards of integrity, professionalism and responsible behaviour expected from Chartered Professionals. By accepting the Code of Conduct, professionals confirm their commitment to maintaining ethical behaviour and supporting fair, orderly, and transparent wholesale energy markets.