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Policy paper instruction and topics are available here.
Sample policy papers are available here and here.
Technology presentation schedule is available here.
Important due dates.
Technology report instructions are available here.
Click here for sample technology report.
Exam 1 is posted (Due: 10/27)
Course Outcomes:
Goals: To provide students with the knowledge of energy technology and policy, with a focus on the U.S.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills Students Should Have Entering This Course:
- Simple material/energy balances
- Energy unit conversion
- Web-searching experience
- Energy efficiency calculations
- Tradeoff of capital and operating costs
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills Students Should Gain From This Course:
- Ability to analyze technical aspects of various energy conversion systems
- Ability to analyze energy efficiency
- Ability to evaluate effects of government policy on energy prices and economics
- Develop approaches for literature searching and finding data on various energy indicators