Renewable Energy Economics and Policy Course

Program Overview

This program provides an introduction to renewable energy concepts, tools, and resources. It utilizes real-world case studies to enable students to apply course concepts practically. Topics covered include wind energy, solar projects, bioenergy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation. The program is taught by Dr. Akima Cornell and requires internet access for course materials and participation.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Introduces fundamental concepts, tools, and resources in renewable energy.
• Employs real case studies drawn from industry for students to apply course concepts qualitatively and quantitatively.
• Topics include: large-scale wind energy projects, distributed solar projects, bioenergy, energy efficiency, clean-tech commercialization, and climate change mitigation.
• Assesses policy questions, evaluates economic opportunities, and develops meaningful recommendations regarding the case studies.

Teaching:

• Instructor: Dr. Akima Cornell
• Facilitated learning environment for students to apply course concepts.
• No prerequisites for the course.
• Internet access required to access course materials, participate in discussion forums, and submit course requirements.