Introduction to Energy Policy and Policy Instruments

Explore key concepts of energy policy through this 55-minute lecture delivered by Dr. Holmes Hummel, Managing Director of Civil Energy Equity & Just Transition Institute for Energy at Stanford University. Gain insights into policy instruments, the intersection of power and money in policymaking, and the critical importance of just transitions in the energy sector. Delve into topics including energy justice, clean energy policy mechanisms, and the complexities of interagency and intergovernmental coordination. Learn how political dynamics and financial influences shape energy policy decisions, while understanding the fundamental principles that drive policy formation and implementation. Master the essential frameworks needed to analyze and engage with energy policy issues, particularly as they relate to climate change, sustainability, and equity challenges in the modern energy landscape.