A major goal of the Obama Administration, as well as many other groups and authors, is to wean the U.S. from its dependence on fossil fuels by promoting energy efficiency and renewable sources of energy. This research seminar considers what legal policies and instruments may be available to accomplish these policy goals. The course will begin with the arguments that a transformation of the U.S. energy system is needed for environmental as well as other reasons. Other cross-cutting goals such as national security, economic development and decreasing dependence on foreign sources of energy will also be considered. Next the course will explore past attempts to develop and implement a national energy policy and to promote various technologies. Then we will consider various existing policies and subsidies that discourage efficiency and renewable energy. Finally we will consider successful models, including Germany and California, and various proposals and suggestions to promote energy efficiency and green energy.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 1
Grading Option: Numeric Grade and ONE-Time Pass Option is Available, or Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.