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Learn the fundamentals of energy policy through this concise educational video that explains what policy is, how it functions, and examines specific energy policy examples and instruments used in the United States. Explore the basic concepts of policy-making processes and discover various tools and mechanisms employed to shape energy decisions at different levels of government. Gain insights into how energy policies are designed, implemented, and evaluated, with practical examples drawn from current U.S. energy policy landscape. Understand the relationship between policy objectives and the instruments used to achieve them, including regulatory approaches, economic incentives, and market-based mechanisms. This presentation, delivered by Holmes Hummel, PhD and Managing Director of Equity & Just Transitions at Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy, provides essential knowledge for anyone seeking to understand how policy shapes energy systems and decision-making in the United States.
