Energy Law

ESM’s Energy Law course introduces students to legal principles of both federal and state energy law, with a focus on regulated electricity and natural gas industries.  The course, which uses a case study approach, teaches students the fundamental legal frameworks upon which federal and state governments are endeavoring to advance clean energy technologies and decarbonize …

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ESM and the Fulbright Scholarship

USF’s Energy Systems Management program has been the proud host to six recipients of the coveted U.S. Fulbright Scholarship program, a flagship international cultural and academic exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government since 1946 that has had over 400,000 Fulbrighters from 165 countries around the globe live, study, and work in the U.S. ESM’s …

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ESM Partners with DISTRIBUTECH International

This year, we are very excited to partner with DISTRIBUTECH for their annual Conference at the San Diego Convention Center, February 6th-9th.  The Future Energy Leaders program was created to give students the chance to experience DISTRIBUTECH International, the leading annual energy industry conference for utilities, technology providers, and industry leaders. Through this program, a …

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ESMCommunity Hike In Marin Headlands

Students from the ESM program ventured into Marin Headlands over the weekend,for a hike led by ESM Program Director Fred Wellington.  The trail started at the Rock Spring Trailhead in Mount Tamalpais State Park, and lasted approximately 4 hours which included a brief stop at the scenic Cataract Falls, and concluded with lunch at Mountain …

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ESM Speaker Series – Class of 2020 Alumni

Please join us for a Zoom-based ESM Alumni Speaker Series event. This lecture and discussion will cover the topic of Saving the Grid in an Emergency: Three Perspectives on Demand Response. Date: Wednesday, November 16th Time: 12pm-1pmHost: Jim WilliamsTopic: Saving the Grid in an Emergency: Three Perspectives on Demand Response Speakers: Brandon Britt (ESM '20)Dispatch …

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ESM Course Spotlight Renewable Energy Practicum

Second year graduate students in the ESM program learned about renewable energy systems in a hands-on workshop this Fall 2022. The class was led by Dr. Chris Graecen, and aided by Professors Jim Williams and Jalel Sager - and class Teaching Assistant, recent USF alum, and Associate at energy consulting firm E3, Joshua Spooner. This …

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WELCOME DR. SAGER!

We are pleased to introduce our newest faculty member, Dr. Jalel Sager. Dr. Sager is joining us with the mission of preparing our graduate students to be the next generation of energy leaders, focusing on research and service that addresses linked climate change-equity challenges. He brings along extensive teaching experience in various fields of economics …

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Guest Speaker Series Event

Dear ESM Community, Please join us for another Zoom-based webinar lecture as part of our guest speaker series. This lecture and discussion will cover the topic of the electric vehicles outlook after the Inflation Reduction Act. Date: Wednesday, Nov. 9th Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Format: Zoom webinar presentation with Q&A Host: Jim Williams Speaker: Francesca Wahl of …

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Guest Speaker Series Event

Please join us for a Zoom-based webinar lecture as part of our guest speaker series. This lecture and discussion will cover the topic of the investment outlook for key emerging decarbonization technologies.  Date: Wednesday, November 2nd Time:12pm-1pmFormat: Zoom webinar presentation with Q&AHost: Jim WilliamsSpeaker: Adam Palay, Breakthrough Energy Ventures Zoom link: https://usfca.zoom.us/j/83389684441  Thank you and …

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