Basics of Energy Law & Regulatory Structure

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This 4-day seminar provides a basic introduction to energy law and regulation in the United States. It focuses on the key sources of energy (both nonrenewable and renewable) driving the U.S. economy, and identifies the various challenges in their production and distribution. It also considers the key regulations and laws governing energy production as well as the jurisdictional and regulatory divisions between federal and state governments. The seminar will also address related legal, policy, and societal concerns including environmental, land use, regulatory, and economics as they relate to each energy source. To the extent time permits, we also will consider related climate change concerns and regulation.