11 168 - Enabling an Energy-Efficient Society

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Examines innovation in public policy, technology and business models that enable massive-scale improvements in energy efficiency. Explores how they help balance energy supply and demand and prevent unmanageable, irreversible climate change. Students apply analytic methods and design tools to assess strategies to enable energy efficiency. Particular focus on opportunities in US homes and buildings created by utility funding models, carbon cap-and-trade, energy-saving building codes, appliance standards, and green community practices. Limited to 25.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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