POSC 380 Energy Politics
This course examines current energy policy issues through the lens of public policy theories, examining institutions, stakeholders, and legal/regulatory frameworks. Students will learn about current energy policy challenges and opportunities by analyzing what governmental and non-governmental groups do to affect energy choices in the United States, how power is shared between the federal and the state governments, and how communication between interests affected by energy policies develops. The goal is to develop an appreciation for the complex influences on energy policy in the United States.