Energy policy is essential for a sustainable future, and it governs how we produce, utilize, and transport energy. Presently, a policy is needed to reach the balance of affordable, secure, and clean energy. However, energy policy is a complex and cross-sectoral domain, and the decisions taken within it are affected by other policy domains and, in turn, affect them.
This course is your opportunity to acquire an interdisciplinary, systematic, and critical understanding of the role of policy and innovation in achieving sustainable energy transitions. The course begins by introducing the concept of policy functions and energy policy challenges. It then explores clean energy innovation as a potential solution and highlights policies that can help overcome the obstacles to transitioning to a low-carbon energy system.
The course covers various issues, including the current unsustainability of energy use and the history of fossil fuel dependence. It also delves into energy efficiency and energy demand, market liberalisation, carbon pricing, and alternatives to current models. Furthermore, you'll learn about energy use in transportation, the electricity system, and the role of renewable energy.
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to play a crucial role in shaping energy policy decisions and contributing to a sustainable future. Join us now and become part of a global community working towards a cleaner, more secure, affordable energy future.
Course Objectives
This Fundamentals of Energy policy course aims to enable participants to achieve the following objectives:
- Understand the principles of energy policies
- Know the role of energy policies
- Identify energy policies required to accelerate energy transition, decarbonisation, and renewable energy
- Understand the Energy transition from a policy perspective
Why You Should Attend
Besides achieving the course objectives, the course is
- Flexible for busy people who want to advance their careers and gain new knowledge without disrupting their professional lives
- Course materials are updated continuously to reflect the latest trends in the industry
- Course material extracted from real-life case studies
- The lecturer for the course is a highly qualified expert in policy and economics, with extensive experience, numerous publications, and research studies.
At the End of the Course, You Will Be Able To
- Demonstrate a thorough and analytical understanding of the major issues and discussions surrounding contemporary energy policies in both developed and developing nations.
- Apply a policy mix mapping approach to a chosen energy transition challenge and critically assess the advantages and drawbacks of the identified policy mix.
- Develop a critical appreciation for the value of pursuing an interdisciplinary approach to analysing energy policy for governing sustainable energy transitions.
