2024/2025
The Future of Energy, Water and Environment Systems
Type:
Mago-Lego
Delivered by:
Department of Educational Programmes
When:
3 module
Open to:
students of all HSE University campuses
Instructors:
Liliana N. Proskuryakova
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course is based on most notable energy, water and environment/climate research outcomes with a focus on science, technology, and innovation in these spheres. Additionally, analytical and strategic documents from companies and government agencies are analysed. Theoretical concepts are illustrated with real-life case studies. The course director and invited experts (guest lecturers from water and energy companies) provide a combination of different perspectives: policy, engineering (technology), economic, and management. The materials are meant to provide background knowledge, explain theoretical concepts, offer methodological support, as well as to give a global and cross-country perspectives. The class in organized in flipped learning mode, when students study the suggested materials before the class and discuss them (practice) during the class. This elective course is delivered in one module. There are no study pre-requisites.
Learning Objectives
- Provide students with basic knowledge of energy, water, and environmental systems, their key elements, and their future design (outlook)
- Explain and provide examples of the main methods used in energy, water, and environmental technology foresight studies
- Explain and provide examples of the key energy, water, and environment policy tools and best practices, with a focus on science, technology and innovation in these spheres
- Develop the abilities to identify, collect and interpret data and information on energy, water, and environment systems for evidence-based decision-making
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge of energy systems implications for economic, social and environmental development
- Applied policy analysis for national, regional, local and corporate decision- making; Energy, water and environmental security basic analysis skills
- Basic knowledge of energy, water, and environmental systems analysis; Understanding how present and future energy, water, and environmental systems are designed and their main components
- Basic knowledge of energy, water, and environmental technology foresight at national, sectoral, and corporate level
- Understanding the main methods and approaches to resource management at corporate level
Course Contents
- Topic 1. The introduction to present and future energy, water and environmental systems: key elements and their interrelation
- Topic 2. Global resource governance
- Topic 3. The transformation of energy and water companies
- Topic 4. National energy and water policies and their environmental, social and cross-sectoral implications
- Topic 5. Energy and water technology foresight: from research to policy advice
Assessment Elements
- Group home assignment 1The students split into groups and select 5 key challenges of global energy or water or environmental governance. Each group should substantiate their position with a discussion and present the outcomes as slides on the subsequent class.
- Group Home Assignment 2Students are asked to select any energy company and discuss its transformation in the course of the past 5-10 years with an outlook for future plans. The transformation may cover product/service diversification (new products and services), new business models, new logistics, etc. Format: up to 10 slides with references to sources used in your presentation. Presentation limit: 10 minutes. GHA2 is to be is to be presented during the class. Q&A will be organized in one of the interactive tools.
- In-class activity for topics 1 and 2
- In-class activity for topics 4 and 5
- Exam
Interim Assessment
- 2024/2025 3rd module0.4 * Exam + 0.15 * Group Home Assignment 2 + 0.15 * Group home assignment 1 + 0.15 * In-class activity for topics 1 and 2 + 0.15 * In-class activity for topics 4 and 5
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- BUCKLEY, M., & JAMES, D. (2018). Investing in a Clean Energy Future. Electric Perspectives, 43(6), 42. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=f5h&AN=133147932
- Dawud Ansari, Franziska Holz, & Hashem al-Kuhlani. (2019). Energy, Climate, and Policy towards 2055: An Interdisciplinary Energy Outlook (DIW-REM Outlook). DIW Berlin, German Institute for Economic Research. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.b.diw.diwpok.pbk139
- Hake, J.-F., Kuckshinrichs, W., & Eich, R. (2004). Energy Systems Analysis for Political Decision-Making. Germany, Europe: Forschungszentrum, Zentralbibliothek. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.D35845E7
- Proskuryakova, L. (2017). Energy technology foresight in emerging economies. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, (C), 205. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.a.eee.tefoso.v119y2017icp205.210
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Chaiyapa, W., Esteban, M., & Kameyama, Y. (2018). Why go green? Discourse analysis of motivations for Thailand’s oil and gas companies to invest in renewable energy. Energy Policy, (C), 448. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.a.eee.enepol.v120y2018icp448.459
- Impact of the decarbonisation of the energy system on employment in Europe [Elektronische Ressource] / Arno Behrens ... Centre for European Policy Studies. (2014). Brussels. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.444944001