599 Public Utility Regulation & Antitrust (Leach)

LAW599

Public Utility Regulation & Antitrust

(Leach)

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Instructor(s): Professor Andrew Leach

Course credit: 3

Method of presentation: Lecture

METHOD OF EVALUATION

3 papers (of 7-10 pages max) worth 25% each and an in-class quiz at the end of the semester worth 25%. The quiz will be 100% open-book.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is meant to introduce students to the regulation of energy utilities (broadly speaking: electricity and consumable gas). Students will learn the basics of the industry segments, the regulatory process and will be expected to be able to navigate through the basic regulatory application process. The course will also serve as a basic introduction to competition and Antitrust, especially as they relate to public utility regulation.

SPECIAL COMMENTS

Description updated 2022-23. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.

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