Upon achieving the Silver Badge, holders should be able to:

• Design and develop a complex utility-scale FINPLAN model

• Employ advanced FINPLAN techniques such as carbon pricing, heat distribution, etc.

• Analyse and interpret results from different modelling scenarios that address real-world policy issues

• Communicate model results and explain their broader implications

• Demonstrate awareness of the limitations and assumptions in advanced MAED models

Applicant needs to have completed the following activities:

• Design and develop a complex utility-scale FINPLAN model

• Employ advanced FINPLAN techniques such as carbon pricing, heat distribution, etc.

• Analyse and interpret results from different modelling scenarios that address real-world policy issues.

• Communicate model results and explain their broader implications.

• Demonstrate awareness of the limitations and assumptions in advanced FINPLAN models

• 2 years of work/project experience with FINPLAN, OR 1 year of work/project experience, plus a relevant publication.

Required Evidence:

Submit one of the following:

·                     A completed Master's thesis using FINPLAN

·                     A published peer-reviewed paper (as 1st or 2nd author) using FINPLAN

·                     A published report (or project output) using FINPLAN

AND a letter of reference from EITHER an academic OR project supervisor (Must highlight 2 years experience)