LAW 6282 Energy Law

2 Hours

This course will examine the legal and administrative framework governing energy production and consumption in the United States–integrating legal, economic and environmental analysis. It will cover the regulatory environment–state and federal–for electricity, coal, natural gas, and nuclear power. In particular, the course will focus on the basics of state public utility regulation and the major statutes administered by the federal agencies that regulate energy. The course will conclude by examining current legislative efforts designed to address the significant environmental and energy-related challenges facing the United States.