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Renewable Energy Economics and Policy

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PUB PLC X 460.5

Students are exposed to real-world challenges and opportunities in implementing renewable energy projects in this rigorous course that uses real case studies from renewable energy industry.

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What you can learn.

Stimulate critical, independent thinking about real-world implementation challenges
Provide accelerated exposure to complex management and policy issues
Evaluate policy alternatives and participate in public stakeholder processes

About This Course

This rigorous course provides accelerated exposure to the real-world challenges and opportunities of implementing renewable energy projects. Participants are introduced to fundamental concepts, tools and resources. Students then apply the course concepts in a facilitated learning environment, both qualitatively and quantitatively, to real case studies drawn from industry. Topics include large-scale wind energy projects, distributed solar projects, bioenergy, energy efficiency, clean-tech commercialization and climate change mitigation. Students will assess policy questions, evaluate economic opportunities and develop meaningful recommendations regarding the case studies. After successfully completing this course, participants will be better equipped to evaluate policy alternatives, participate in public stakeholder processes, and make critical organizational decisions related to renewable energy. There are no prerequisites for this course. Internet access is required to access course materials, participate in discussion forums and submit course requirements.

This course applies toward the following programs

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Sustainability

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Sustainability

certificate Pursue a career with a greater purpose and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability movement. Meet the growing demand for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and the sustainable practices, a driving force in our economy. Formats: Online | In-Person

Pursue a career with a greater purpose and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability movement. Meet the growing demand for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and the sustainable practices, a driving force in our economy. Formats: Online | In-Person

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Sustainable Business and Management

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Sustainable Business and Management

specialization Dive deeper into the business and management sub-field of sustainability by integrating sustainable growth with business management strategies. This specialization takes an interdisciplinary approach, and provides a holistic and condensed overview of sustainable business and management.

Dive deeper into the business and management sub-field of sustainability by integrating sustainable growth with business management strategies. This specialization takes an interdisciplinary approach, and provides a holistic and condensed overview of sustainable business and management.

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