ENS 302 - U.S. Energy Policy

Course Units: 1

Transitions to zero-carbon sources of energy are a critical part of addressing climate change globally. Within various parts of the United States, this transition has been slow and involved a number of political conflicts. Fossil fuel corporations, energy interest groups, and several other actors have fought over the direction of energy policy, with these battles largely occurring at the state and local levels. This class explores these relationships and conflicts to understand the battles over a clean energy transition in the United States and the implications for addressing climate change. Cross-Listed: PSC 302 CC: SOCS ISP: ENS, STS