ECE 185Introduction to the US Electricity Industry
Teaches students about the U.S. electricity industry. Topics include power generation costs, electric grid, power flows, retail market and tariff design, regulation and market monitoring, locational marginal pricing, risk management, market power, and contemporary issues.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: PHYS 5C or PHYS 15C and PHYS 5N; or PHYS 6C and PHYS 6N. Enrollment is restricted to juniors and seniors.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/30 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | McHenry Lib 1350 | Y. Chen | Open 29/30 |
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