EGY 211 - Introduction to Energy Policy

Credits: 3

This course is a survey of energy policy that focuses mainly on the US with occasional references to global or international policies where appropriate. Energy, as used in this course, encompasses all Forms: renewable and fossil fuels. We will examine how energy policies emerge, and the Forces that both support and oppose efForts to generate energy or extract different types of fossil fuels. This requires some basic knowledge of the American political system and the policy making process. As important as the Formal governmental system is to the policy process, the inFormal or extra-governmental actors, systems, and processes are equally critical. We will review the history of energy development internationally and domestically to understand how technological changes affect energy production, policy and the public’s perception and use of energy.

Repeatable: May not be repeated for credit
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