Energy Analysis and Policy, Doctoral Minor

Program Overview

The Energy Analysis and Policy (EAP) doctoral minor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison provides Ph.D. students with interdisciplinary training in energy analysis and policy. The program emphasizes technical, economic, political, and social factors in energy decision-making and draws students from various disciplines. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in government, energy companies, consulting firms, and other organizations involved in energy policy and analysis.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Energy Analysis and Policy (EAP) doctoral minor provides Ph.D. students with the opportunity to enhance their graduate experience and acquire energy training at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
• The EAP doctoral minor satisfies the “Option A” minor requirement for Ph.D. students, and adds an energy credential to their transcript.
• EAP is available to students enrolled in any doctoral degree program at UW-Madison.
• EAP emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, considering technical, economic, political, and social factors in energy policy formulation and decision-making.
• EAP draws students from various disciplines including public policy, environmental studies, engineering, and urban planning.

Outline:

• Required Courses:
• ENVIR ST/PUB AFFR/URB R PL 809: Introduction to Energy Analysis and Policy
• ENVIR ST/PUB AFFR/URB R PL 810: Energy Analysis and Policy Capstone
• One course from the Energy Analysis category
• One course from the Energy Policy category
• Energy Analysis Category:
• AA E/ECON 371: Energy, Resources and Economics
• AA E/ENVIR ST/POP HLTH/PUB AFFR 881: Benefit-Cost Analysis
• AGROECOL/AGRONOMY/ENVIR ST 724: Agroecosystems and Global Change
• ENVIR ST/AA E/ECON/URB R PL 671: Energy Economics
• BSE 460: Biorefining: Energy and Products from Renewable Resources
• CBE 562: Special Topics in Chemical Engineering (Topic: Energy and Sustainability)
• CIV ENGR/G L E 421: Environmental Sustainability Engineering
• CIV ENGR 639: Special Topics in Geotechnical Engineering (Topic: Wind Energy Site/Design)
• E CE 356: Electric Power Processing for Alternative Energy Systems
• E CE 427: Electric Power Systems
• ENVIR ST/BSE 367: Renewable Energy Systems
• M E 466: Air Pollution Effects, Measurements and Control (or CIV ENGR 423: Air Pollution Effects, Measurement and Control)
• M E 469: Internal Combustion Engines
• M E/CBE 567: Solar Energy Technology
• N E 571: Economic and Environmental Aspects of Nuclear Energy
• Energy Policy Category:
• ENVIR ST 349: Climate Change Governance
• ENVIR ST/ATM OCN 355: Introduction to Air Quality
• ENVIR ST/ECON/POLI SCI/URB R PL 449: Government and Natural Resources
• ENVIR ST/POP HLTH 471: Introduction to Environmental Health
• ENVIR ST/POP HLTH 502: Air Pollution and Human Health
• ENVIR ST/POLI SCI/PUB AFFR 866: Global Environmental Governance
• GEOSCI/ENVIR ST 411: Energy Resources
• LAW 848: Introduction to Environmental Law

Teaching:

• EAP utilizes various teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, and hands-on projects.
• EAP faculty members are experts in energy analysis and policy, and have extensive experience in research, teaching, and consulting.

Careers:

• EAP graduates are well-prepared for careers in government, energy companies, consulting firms, and other organizations involved in energy policy and analysis.
• Graduates can pursue roles in areas such as energy policy development, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation.