LAWG 826 - Energy Law

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Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the law and regulation of energy resources, primarily in the United States, focused on three core areas within the field. The first part of the course will cover extraction of energy resources, primarily coal, oil, and natural gas. The second part will cover regulation of the electricity generation and distribution system, including public utility and rate regulation, transmission, and relevant environmental regulations. The final part of the course will address legal and regulatory issues specific to nuclear and renewable energy, with a particular focus on the Southeast. Throughout, the course will focus on the ability (or inability) of legal and regulatory regimes to keep pace with rapid change in the energy sector.GC: 04/22/2024.

College	LS - Joseph F. Rice School of Law
Level	Undergraduate
Section	001
Instructional Method	DWEB 100 Pct Web Asynchronous
CRN	30668
Restrictions	CAMPUSICOL - USC Columbia LEVELIGR - Graduate

Information is accurate as of July 24, 2025 (Subject to change)

Special Fee Notification

Students may be required to be proctored during online test completion. If students are unable to attend test proctoring sessions in person at the Distributed Learning office, additional fees may apply for online test proctoring if the course requires online testing.