Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Policy Overview of the importance of sustainable energy, global energy challenges, and the role of policy and economics in achieving a sustainable energy future.
Module #2 Energy Systems and Sustainability Understanding energy systems, energy efficiency, and the environmental and social impacts of energy production and consumption.
Module #3 Energy Policy Frameworks Introduction to energy policy frameworks, including energy security, energy access, and sustainable development.
Module #4 Economic Principles for Sustainable Energy Basic economic principles applied to sustainable energy, including supply and demand, markets, and externalities.
Module #5 Cost-Benefit Analysis for Sustainable Energy Applying cost-benefit analysis to sustainable energy projects and policies.
Module #6 Renewable Energy Technologies Overview of renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy.
Module #7 Energy Storage and Grid Integration The role of energy storage and grid integration in enabling the transition to renewable energy.
Module #8 Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Strategies for improving energy efficiency and managing energy demand.
Module #9 Sustainable Transportation and Electrification The role of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Module #10 Carbon Pricing and Economic Instruments The role of carbon pricing and other economic instruments in promoting sustainable energy.
Module #11 International Climate Policy and Agreements Overview of international climate policy and agreements, including the Paris Agreement.
Module #12 National and Local Energy Policy Case studies of national and local energy policy frameworks and their effectiveness.
Module #13 Regulatory Frameworks for Sustainable Energy The role of regulatory frameworks in promoting sustainable energy, including utility regulation and policy.
Module #14 Financing Sustainable Energy Strategies for financing sustainable energy projects and businesses.
Module #15 Energy Access and Development The importance of energy access in promoting sustainable development and reducing poverty.
Module #16 Energy Security and Geopolitics The role of energy in international relations and geopolitics.
Module #17 Energy and Water Nexus The interconnectedness of energy and water systems and the importance of water conservation.
Module #18 Sustainable Energy and Climate Justice The importance of climate justice and equity in sustainable energy policy and decision-making.
Module #19 Energy System Modeling and Analysis Introduction to energy system modeling and analysis tools and techniques.
Module #20 Scenario Analysis and Forecasting Applying scenario analysis and forecasting techniques to sustainable energy policy and planning.
Module #21 Stakeholder Engagement and Participation The importance of stakeholder engagement and participation in sustainable energy policy and decision-making.
Module #22 Policy Evaluation and Impact Assessment Methods for evaluating the effectiveness and impact of sustainable energy policies.
Module #23 Case Studies in Sustainable Energy Policy In-depth case studies of successful sustainable energy policy initiatives and projects.
Module #24 Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Energy Addressing the challenges and opportunities in achieving a sustainable energy future.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sustainable Energy Policy and Economics career
