ENERGY LAWS AND POLICIES

Course Description

This course examines and evaluates policies, laws, regulations, and, international agreements related with energy systems and technologies. The main aim is to identify the key political and ethical issues associated with both conventional and renewable energy projects. The importance of environmental impact issues against the need to tackle global climate change are also stated. The course describes the policies which influence the development of renewable energy at international, EU, and national level. It helps the students to understand the non-technical issues which should determine the use of particular renewable energy technologies. In addition, different energy policy applications and renewable energy support mechanisms are discussed.

ENERGY LAWS AND POLICIES

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Identify the key political and ethical issues associated with renewable energy projects.
2. 02 Evaluate contributions to the academic and public debates on energy issues.
3. 03 Describe the policies which influence the development of renewable energy at international, EU, national and local level.
4. 04 Explain the non-technical issues which should determine the use of particular renewable energy technologies.
5. 05 State the importance of environmental impact issues against the need to tackle global climate change.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Karl Mallon, Renewable Energy Policy and Politics, Earthscan 2006
2. 02 Cinnamon Pion Carlarne, Climate Change Law and Policy: EU and US Approaches, Oxford Press 2010.
3. 03 Adrian J. Bradbrook and Richard L. Ottinger, Energy Laws and Sustainable Development, IUCN 2003.
4. 04 Andreas Goldthau, The Handbook of Global Energy Policy, Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Identify the key political and ethical issues associated with renewable energy projects. SOLO 2
2. L02 Evaluate contributions to the academic and public debates on energy issues. SOLO 4
3. L03 Describe the policies which influence the development of renewable energy at international, EU, national and local level. SOLO 3
4. L04 Explain the non-technical issues which should determine the use of particular renewable energy technologies. SOLO 4
5. L05 State the importance of environmental impact issues against the need to tackle global climate change. SOLO 2

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
2. P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
3. P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
4. P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
5. P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
6. P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
7. P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
8. P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
9. P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
10. P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
11. P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
12. P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
13. P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
14. P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
15. P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
16. P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
17. P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
18. P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
19. P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
20. P20 Should have the ability to access information.
21. P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
22. P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
23. P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
24. P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
25. P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
26. P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
27. P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
28. P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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