ENVM 5006 - Sustainable Energy Policy
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Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
The global energy system is at the early stages of a remarkable transformation: from one largely dependent on fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) to one based on renewable and sustainable energy sources. Energy policy - actions taken by public entities to influence energy - have and will play an essential role in this ongoing transformation. This course takes a critical and pragmatic look at energy policy: what policies are available, how do we evaluate them, who are the stakeholders in the energy policy process, and how do policies drive energy technology adoption.
ENVM 5007 - Energy Systems and Technologies
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019
Examines the basics of energy technologies and energy delivery systems. Covers both conventional energy sources (oil and gas, coal, nuclear and hydroelectric) and renewable/sustainable energy technologies (wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and end-use efficiency). Investigates individual technologies as well as integration of multiple technologies on energy systems such as the electricity grid and liquid and gas fuels infrastructures.
ENVM 5080 - Emerging Decarbonization Technologies
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Spring 2025
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.
