| Course ID: | JURI 4826/6826. 2-3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Renewable Energy Law and Policy |
Course
Description: | Examination of development and use of various energy sources,
including traditional areas such as oil, natural gas, coal, and
nuclear. Particular emphasis will be placed on development of
alternative sources of energy, including solar, geothermal,
wind and biomass, and the role of government in encouraging
development. |
| Oasis Title: | Renewable Energy Law Policy |
Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | This seminar is intended to acquaint the student with legal
issues relating to the regulation and development of both
traditional and alternative sources of energy. It will discuss
regulatory issues arising at the state, national and
international level. Coverage will include both traditional
fossil fuel sources of energy, including oil, natural gas and
coal as well as alternative sources of energy including nuclear,
solar, wind, geothermal and biomass. |
| Topical Outline: | 1. The legal framework of energy regulation.
2. Economic theory underlying energy regulation.
3. The regulatory process: Oil and Gas
4. Regulation of electricity generation distribution.
5. Regulation of nuclear energy.
6. Regulation and development of solar energy.
7. Regulation and development of alternative energy sources:
wind, biomass, geothermal and tidal. |