Spring 2024
ENVECON 147 001 - LEC 001
The Economics of the Clean Energy Transition
Meredith Lynn Fowlie
Jan 16, 2024 - May 03, 2024
Tu, Th
12:30 pm - 01:59 pm
Physics Building 2
Class #:14958
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Agricultural and Resource Economics and Policy
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
13
Enrolled: 87
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 100
Waitlist Max: 60
Open Reserved Seats:0
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Final Exam
THU, MAY 9TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Physics Building 2
Dwinelle 104
Other classes by Meredith Lynn Fowlie
Course Catalog Description
The most promising path to deep decarbonization involves decarbonizing the electricity sector and then electrifying as much as we can – from transportation to buildings to industrial processes. Thus, the electricity sector has a pivotal role to play in our efforts to mitigate -- and adapt to-- climate change.
The clean energy transition will require not only technological innovation, but also energy market reforms, climate policy interventions, and regulatory innovation to ensure that the process is fair, equitable, and affordable. This course draws from the fields of environmental economics, energy economics, public economics, behavioral economics, and industrial organization to introduce the economic models and concepts that will help
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials