The worldwide energy sector is going through dramatic shifts in energy demand, end-uses and sources. Population and economic growth are driving up total demand. Industrialization, urbanization, electrification, and motorization are changing how we use energy, while a push for domestic, low-carbon and renewable fuels is changing our sources of energy.
More professionals are needed who can navigate this rapidly changing landscape, and the Energy Technology and Policy (ETP) course offers that preparation. This course teaches about renewables, energy transition, changing energy technology and policy.
Important current issues are woven into the curriculum, such as: Peak gasoline demand in 2018/USA and 2023/China; major acquisitions by Exxon Mobil of Pioneer and Denbury, and Chevron of Hess; and participation in USA hubs for carbon and hydrogen.
ETP is led by UT Austin Professor Michael E. Webber, a world-renowned energy expert and host of the PBS documentary Power Trip: The Story of Energy. Dr. Webber and his team of senior energy researchers will lead you through all aspects of the energy industry — the history, science, technology, and challenges of energy sources and technologies (fossil, renewables, hydro, geothermal) — as well as potential future sources of energy and societal issues — economics, national security, and the environment. FULL AGENDA
Dates: May 6-7, 2024
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT
Location: UT Austin Campus
Price: $1,750
For group, government, and non-profit rates, please contact epd@engr.utexas.edu.
Learning Objectives:
Recall and define terminology, units, and magnitudes common in discussions of energy. Identify the primary sources of energy. Recognize how energy is connected across sectors. Recognize different technologies used for energy production and consumption. Interpret the basic laws of thermodynamics. Generalize how energy needs, sources and uses have changed over time. Relate energy issues and society, including economics, national security, and the environment. Interpret data, industry reports, and government publications on energy. Identify geographic trends in energy production and consumption.