Introduction to energy law and regulation in the United States; basic principles of public utility regulation; the division of jurisdiction between federal and state governments; key regulatory statutes and case law governing energy resources such as water, coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy; analysis of the environmental, regulatory, land use and economic concerns as they relate to each energy source; introduction to electricity and electric power competition in the United States. Credits 2 to 3. 2 to 3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to energy law and regulation in the United States; basic principles of public utility regulation; the division of jurisdiction between federal and state governments; key regulatory statutes and case law governing energy resources such as water, coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy; analysis of the environmental, regulatory, land use and economic concerns as they relate to each energy source; introduction to electricity and electric power competition in the United States. Credits 2 to 3. 2 to 3 Lecture Hours.
