Advanced Energy Policy: Electricity Market Reform (PEC627)

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Description: 

This unit looks at the design and operation of the modern restructured electricity industry, considering engineering, economic, environmental, regulatory and policy perspectives. The objective of the unit is to provide knowledge and skills for economists, engineers, lawyers, policy analysts and regulators who work in or with the electricity industry. It discusses theory and practice, using the Australian experience as the primary case study but also referring to the European and North American experiences.

Contact time: 

Commence with preliminary readings required for an intensive three-day lecture session and assessments; examination will occur in the assessment period.
Due to the nature of offering this unit students are recommended to seek confirmation of the exact attendance dates and requirements from the Unit Coordinator closer to the commencement date of the teaching period.

Prerequisites: 

PEC491/PEC591 Energy Policy.
Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Used in these Courses: 

Postgraduate Certificate in Energy Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Energy and the Environment
Master of Science in Renewable Energy