Program Overview

This Honors course at UMass Amherst explores economic aspects of the renewable energy transition, including costs, benefits, environmental impact, policies, equity, and social welfare. Seniors of all majors are eligible to apply, with a focus on those with coursework in economics and renewable energy. The course runs from September to December with meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays, and includes research proposal development in the fall and thesis completion in the spring.