ENRG 502 - Managing Energy Resources and Policy

3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)

This course examines the management of energy resources within regulatory, economic, environmental, and societal frameworks. Topics include energy policy analysis, regulatory structures, sustainability, lifecycle assessment, and ethical considerations in energy decision-making. Students develop skills to evaluate policy impacts on energy system design and deployment and to communicate technical analyses to diverse stakeholders in professional and public settings.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Energy Engineering PhD program or consent of instructor.