Industry, Transportation, the Power Sector and Beyond explores the emerging technologies that will enable broad decarbonization and comprise the future of sustainable power generation. Topics include emerging technologies such as green hydrogen, advanced nuclear, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and enhanced geothermal, as well as breakthroughs in renewable energy and energy storage. We will examine how these systems integrate with the grid and address growing grid challenges arising from data centers, electric vehicle charging, and all-electric building technologies. Students will develop the skills to analyze the technical and financial aspects of these advanced energy systems while they build their understanding of the technology, market drivers, and policy mechanisms that influence technology adoption. The course will also build on students' knowledge of the utility grid to understand the potential effects of emerging technologies on base load, peak demand, and grid transmission capabilities. This course will build skills relevant to careers in ESG (environmental social governance), policy, consulting, energy management, or the utility sector. Recommended prerequisites of ENVM 5007, ENVM 5042, and ENVM 5072.
