Study

The course will examine the legal framework governing energy production and consumption in the United States, and policy approaches for balancing energy needs with other societal goals. The course will include three main modules: (1) electricity sector regulation; (2) energy resources for electricity generation; and (3) oil and gas law. Key themes will include:

(1) The historic origins of public utility regulation;
(2) The major U.S. laws that govern energy production and use;
(3) The distinct roles of the federal and state governments; and
(4) Efforts to manage competing societal interests

For Fall 2020, final grades will be comprised of the following:

1. Final exam, open book/open note one day exam: 60%
2. Case study discussion leader: 25%
3. Class participation and current events: 15%

The case study will be a group project where students will be assigned a case study. The group will lead the class discussion and exercise on the case study. In addition, each student in the group will prepare a 3-page policy brief that advocates for an outcome to a decision maker. The grade will be based on both the group discussion and the policy brief.

Students will also be responsible for submitting discussion questions on the readings and short reflections on current events weekly. Students must submit questions for at least 10 weeks.

Fall 2021

Course Number	Course Credits	Evaluation Method	Instructor
327.01	Course Credits 3	Final Exam	Amy Pickle
Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW.327.01.F21
Email list: LAW.327.01.F21@sakai.duke.edu