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. Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
2. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
3. Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
4. Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
5. Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
6. Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
7. Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
8. Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
9. Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
10. Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
11. Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
12. Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
13. Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable
14. Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
15. Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
16. Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
17. Ability to work effectively as an individual.
18. Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
19. Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
20. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
21. Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
22. Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
23. Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
24. Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
25. Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
26. Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.

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