In 2014 this special topic will be "Energy Governance, Policy and Regulation in the Asia Pacific"
This course introduces students to the challenges of designing energy policy, law, and regulation to meet the very different needs and objectives of countries within the Asia Pacific. In doing so it will consider the need to expand energy access, increase energy security, develop energy infrastructure, secure good energy governance; all while promoting clean energy to limit Asia's contributions to climate change. It will introduce students to both economic regulation and environmental regulation of energy, including how changes to economic regulation may improve environmental sustainability. It will also cover energy sector regulatory reforms (introduced by governments to move from public-sector to private sector models of energy provision), and will consider their effectiveness.
The peoples of Asia and the Pacific Region need access to modern and reliable energy services to better their lives and livelihood. To provide energy access for all will require significant public and private sector investments in energy infrastructure. However, climate change is now broadly recognised as humanity's greatest single challenge. Energy related CO2 emissions worldwide are projected to increase significantly by 2030, with much of this increase coming from Asia. Moreover, Asia and the Pacific will suffer severe climate related disasters and many of climate change's worst effects.
In considering these thematic issues, the course will (i) consider case-studies and draw upon examples of national policy and regulation from the People's Reupublic of China; India; South-east Asia, and the Pacific Islands; (ii) investigate examples of regional energy cooperation, such as: the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Energy Regulators' Network, the Asia Pacific Dialogue on Clean Energy Governance and Regulation, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and the Pacific Power Association; and (iii) consider the relevance of international climate and energy law for the Asia-Pacific.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
A participant who has successfully completed this course should:
- be familiar with the key energy challenges of the Asia Pacific, and in certain countries within the Asia Pacific;
- have an understanding of policy, legal and regulatory, responses to key energy challenges, particularly in the power sector;
- have an understanding of the theoretical and policy the approaches that have been taken to reform the power sector, including in the Asia Pacific;
- be able to provide policy and/or legal advice on the appropriate response to energy challenges faced by a particular country, or sub-regional group (i.e. ASEAN) within the Asia Pacific; and
- be able to access and analyse Asia Pacific materials on Energy and to employ a variety of tools and methodological approaches useful for research and practice.
Indicative Assessment
Students must rely on the Means of Assessment which will be available approximately 4 weeks prior to the commencement of the course on the Wattle course site.
Assessment is likely to consist of:
- Class Participation 10%
- Journal 10%
- Research Paper (6500 words) 80 %
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Workload
Four days face-to-face lectures and interactive class discussion plus private study.
2014 Intensive course dates: 21-24 November
For the current timetable please click here
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
No prescribed text. Reading materials will be prepared for the course.
Preliminary Reading
A course outline will be available approximately 4 weeks prior to the commencement of the course on the Wattle course site.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1626 | |
| 2014 | $2808 | |
| 2013 | $2808 | |
| 2012 | $2808 | |
| 2011 | $2778 | |
| 2010 | $2718 | |
| 2009 | $2670 | |
| 2008 | $2670 | |
| 2007 | $2670 | |
| 2006 | $2646 | |
| 2005 | $2298 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2916 |
| 2014 | $3762 |
| 2013 | $3756 |
| 2012 | $3756 |
| 2011 | $3756 |
| 2010 | $3750 |
| 2009 | $3426 |
| 2008 | $3426 |
| 2007 | $3426 |
| 2006 | $3426 |
| 2005 | $3234 |
| 2004 | $2916 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Spring Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Governance | ||||||
| 8570 | 21 Nov 2014 | 21 Nov 2014 | 05 Dec 2014 | 05 Jan 2015 | In Person | N/A |