Module #1 Introduction to Renewable Resource Policy and Regulation Overview of the importance of renewable resources, global energy transition, and the role of policy and regulation
Module #2 Renewable Energy Sources and Technologies Overview of different types of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass
Module #3 Energy Policy Frameworks Examination of energy policy frameworks, including energy security, sustainability, and economic development
Module #4 International Renewable Energy Agreements and Treaties Analysis of international agreements and treaties, including the Paris Agreement and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Module #5 National Renewable Energy Policies and Laws Case studies of national renewable energy policies and laws, including the US, EU, China, and India
Module #6 Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) In-depth analysis of RPS and RECs, including design, implementation, and effectiveness
Module #7 Tax Incentives and Grants for Renewable Energy Examination of tax incentives and grants, including production tax credits and investment tax credits
Module #8 Net Metering and Distributed Generation Analysis of net metering policies and distributed generation, including rooftop solar and community solar programs
Module #9 Grid Integration and Infrastructure Discussion of grid integration challenges and infrastructure needs for renewable energy integration
Module #10 Energy Storage and Grid Resilience Examination of energy storage technologies and their role in grid resilience and renewable energy integration
Module #11 Electric Vehicle Policy and Regulation Analysis of electric vehicle policy and regulation, including incentives, charging infrastructure, and grid impact
Module #12 Carbon Pricing and Cap-and-Trade Systems Examination of carbon pricing mechanisms, including cap-and-trade systems and carbon taxes
Module #13 Renewable Energy and Economic Development Analysis of the economic benefits of renewable energy, including job creation, GDP growth, and local economic development
Module #14 Environmental and Social Impacts of Renewable Energy Examination of the environmental and social impacts of renewable energy, including land use, water use, and community engagement
Module #15 Regulatory Frameworks for Renewable Energy Overview of regulatory frameworks for renewable energy, including permitting, licensing, and environmental review processes
Module #16 Renewable Energy Project Finance and Investment Analysis of project finance and investment structures for renewable energy projects, including debt and equity financing
Module #17 Risk Management and Insurance for Renewable Energy Examination of risk management and insurance strategies for renewable energy projects, including weather risk, technology risk, and policy risk
Module #18 Community-Based Renewable Energy and Cooperative Models Analysis of community-based renewable energy models, including community solar, wind cooperatives, and rural electrification
Module #19 Renewable Energy and Energy Poverty Examination of the role of renewable energy in addressing energy poverty and promoting energy access in developing countries
Module #20 Global Renewable Energy Trends and Outlook Analysis of global renewable energy trends, including market growth, technology advancements, and policy developments
Module #21 Case Studies in Renewable Energy Policy and Regulation In-depth analysis of successful renewable energy policies and regulations from around the world
Module #22 Renewable Energy and Innovation Examination of the role of innovation in driving the renewable energy transition, including new technologies and business models
Module #23 Renewable Energy and International Cooperation Analysis of international cooperation and knowledge sharing in renewable energy policy and regulation
Module #24 Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development Goals Examination of the role of renewable energy in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Renewable Resource Policy and Regulation career
