15 032J - Engineering, Economics and Regulation of the Electric Power Sector

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Provides an in-depth and interdisciplinary look at electric power systems, focusing on regulation as the link among engineering, economic, legal and environmental viewpoints. Explores a range of topics, such as generation dispatch, demand response, optimal network flows, wholesale and retail electricity supply, renewable generation, risk allocation, reliability of service, tariff design, transmission policy, distributed generation, rural electrification, and environmental sustainability issues, all under both traditional and competitive regulatory frameworks. Background in policy, microeconomics, or engineering required.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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