Renewable Energy Policies and Challenges - Lecture 23

Explore the complex landscape of renewable energy policies in this 50-minute lecture from Yale University's Environmental Politics and Law course. Delve into the factors influencing the expansion of renewable energy in the U.S., emphasizing the importance of energy efficiency and consumption changes. Examine the nine-year Cape Wind project as a case study, highlighting challenges such as noise pollution, property rights, and wildlife impacts. Analyze the siting issues, potential benefits, and environmental concerns associated with wind farms. Gain insights into U.S. wind capacity, utility consumption patterns, and strategies to overcome obstacles in renewable energy development. Compare different approaches and draw conclusions about the future of renewable energy policies.

- Chapter 1. Renewable Energy: Promise and Plight
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- Chapter 2. Project Siting and Local Concerns
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- Chapter 3. U.S. Wind Capacity & Potential; Key Benefits
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- Chapter 4. Avian Mortality and Noise Pollution; Utility Consumption
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- Chapter 5. The Cape Wind Case: Conflict in the Wind
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- Chapter 6. Comparisons and Conclusions
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