RE4S006 - Energy and Environmental Policy and Legislation 03 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | RE4S006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Energy and Environmental Policy and Legislation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Research and Innovation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sustainable Environment Research Centre | ||
| Module Leader: | Sandra Esteves | ||
| Module Team: | James Reed, Jon Maddy, Stephen Carr, Tim Patterson | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2012 | Final Year of Intake: | 2012 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100175 - energy engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 03 Mar 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
The aim of the module is to enable students to:
1. Identify energy and environmental related policy and legislation presently in force and for future implementation
2. Critically analyse the objectives of each policy and legislation
3. Appreciate the roles of the European Union (EU), World Health Organisation (WHO), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), International Standards Organisation (ISO), policy (WAG, DEFRA, DECC), planning authorities/consultees and regulatory and enforcement bodies e.g. EA, NGOs, public opinion and economic groups when defining and enforcing policy and legislation
4. Understand the environmental, economic and social impacts promoted by energy and environmental policy and legislation
5. Critically assess the needs for achieving compliance with legislation and policy
Content Summary
The module reviews the legislative frameworks covering the energy, water and waste sectors and the impacts of these policy, legislative and planning frameworks on the implementation and operation of the energy, water and waste sectors. The effect of policy and legislation as technology drivers and vice-versa will be covered.
Introduction to the UK and European Legal Frameworks on the environment and energy sectors. UK Regulatory Agencies. Policy and Legislation objectives and implementation measures aiming at security of energy supply, overcoming energy dependency and improving global sustainable development by tackling issues such as: clean energy supply, nature conservation, integrated pollution control, transboundary pollution, climate change, waste resources management and planning and land use.
Perspectives on the various EU Member Countries’ enforcement regulations and compliance achievements. Environmental costs, the Polluter Pay’s Principle e.g. Climate Change Levy and Carbon Trading Scheme.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 5 |
| Independent Study | 77 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Groupwork | 70 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand the interfaces between policy and legislation with science and technology and R&D. |
| LO2 | Critically assess the environmental, economic, and social impacts and pressures of the various energy and environmental policy and legislative tools against their objectives and implementation. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Students work in groups to produce a report and presentation on the policy and legislation currently in force and for near future implementation for an area of environmental concern. | 10 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Case Study (CW) 1 | Students write a report that investigates and critically analyses the impact of energy policy and legislation on a renewable energy and sustainable technology of their choice. | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Case Study (CW) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |