39-611   Energy Demand and Utilization

This course examines how human demands for energy have evolved over time and how they differ across nations. Students will gain a historical perspective and will consider present demand and the synthesis of future projections. The course focuses on the impact of technologies used in the different sectors: housing, commerce, food, industry, and transportation. Students will become familiar with a variety of tools for energy analysis and measurement, including some fundamentals of economic analysis, energy efficiency, and demand response. We will also analyze strategies for inducing the adoption of efficient technologies and consumption.

Instructor: Michael Blackhurst