Energy Policy

This course provides a comprehensive overview for how energy systems are shaped by technology, economics, and policy. The course examines the full spectrum of energy sources—including fossil fuels (oil, gas, and coal), nuclear power, and renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy—highlighting their roles in current and future energy transitions.

Students will explore emerging innovations in energy production, transmission, and use, such as smart grids, energy storage, and electrification, and assess how these developments interact with policy goals related to climate change, energy security, and economic growth. Through comparative analysis of U.S. and international policy frameworks, the course equips students to evaluate and design effective strategies that promote sustainable, equitable, and resilient energy systems worldwide.