Electricity Sector Engineering, Economics, and Regulation. 3 credits

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This course presents the concepts behind electricity sector regulation from an engineering, economic, environmental, and regulatory policy perspective. The content covers the power procurement principles and practice, power system operation and ancillary services, and power market development in the US. It addresses the technical and economic challenges related to the growth of high-penetration renewable integration, transportation electrification, data center power demand, and the transition to low-carbon electricity generation. It explores the design and operation of microgrids and connected communities, and the application of cutting-edge technology in the future smart grid. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering . Limited to two attempts.