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270.6 sec. 001 - Energy Law and Policy (Spring 2024)

Instructor: Sharon Jacobs  (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only)
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Units: 3
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person

Meeting:

MTu 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM
Location: Law 110
From January 08, 2024
To April 23, 2024

Course Start: January 08, 2024
Course End: April 23, 2024
Class Number: 33110

Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 45
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 100
As of: 04/27 10:06 PM


This course teaches foundational principles in energy law and regulation. We will trace the history of modern energy production, transportation and distribution and explore regulation of those enterprises by state and federal courts, legislators and regulators. We will pay particular attention to the regulation of natural gas and electricity and the partial restructuring of those industries. We will also discuss contemporary challenges for the energy system, including those related to climate change, energy justice, and the energy transition.

Exam Notes: (F) In-class final exam
Exam Length: 4 hours
Course Category: Environmental and Energy Law

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Books:
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  • Energy, Economics & the Environment
    Eisen
    Edition: 5th 2020
    ISBN: 9781642425796
    e-Book Available: unknown
    Price: $299.50
    Note: prices are sampled from internet bookstores. Law-school Bookstore prices are unavailable at this time.
  • Energy Law in a Nutshell
    Joseph P. Tomain
    Publisher: West Academic Publishing
    ISBN: 9781636595726
    e-Book Available: unknown
    Copyright Date: To Be Determined
    Price: To Be Determined

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