Public Policy, Climate, and Renewables

An examination of the public policy options to address climate change through changes in electric generation. Beginning with a survey of current policy regimes and their impact, we will discuss the history and structure of the electric industry, regulation of the industry, and specific market based, tax, and command and control mechanisms for encouraging clean energy development. Along the way, we will survey renewable energy policies, feed in tariffs, tax policies, green banks, the EPA proposed climate regulations, the impact of NEPA and other federal laws on renewable energy development, and the failure of the nuclear renaissance in the United States.

Class Details

Meeting Days	Time	Location
Friday	10:30 am - 12:20 pm	JON 6.207/208

Evaluation Method	Date	Time	Alpha Range	Room
Paper

Additional Information

Course Type

• Upperclass-only elective

Grading Method

Pass/Fail Allowed

Textbooks

• The Concept of Law - Hart, HLA
    Oxford Univ. , edition: 1994
      (required)
• Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition - Okrent, Daniel
    edition: 2010
      (required)

Faculty