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• Doctorate in Sustainable Energy

The Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) is a community of researchers at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) that is committed to advancing sustainable energy, and we would love for you to join us. PhD programs are housed within the academic departments at JHU, so PhD students working in sustainable energy span many parts of the university.

As a student interested in doctoral research and in sustainable energy, ROSEI would love to help you find a home at JHU. Provided below is a sample of keywords for sustainable energy research being conducted at JHU, the department where this research is located, and a faculty member or coordinator within that department that has agreed to field inquiries about sustainable energy research in the given department.  A link to the different graduate admissions details for each department has also been provided. Please note that each department has its own guidelines regarding time to degree, coursework, examinations, stipend levels, etc. So, please take advantage of the information links and contacts below to learn all you can.

In addition to the brief summaries below you may also want to directly peruse the websites of ROSEI’s core, associate, and affiliated faculty to learn more about the research programs of ROSEI faculty that may resonate with your interests. Once accepted, ROSEI provides both a social and technical program that will allow you to share your research and passions with others in the broader JHU community interested in sustainable energy. PhD students are the heart and soul of JHU and we look forward to welcoming you to joining in on this important research.

ROSEI does not support direct PhD fellowships in sustainable energy at this time, but it does provide support to faculty, who then hire PhD students. Please check back as ROSEI is actively pursuing training grants to support such fellowships in the future.

You can learn more about doctoral research in sustainable energy at one of the information sessions held online by ROSEI faculty. The most recent webinar for PhD admission was held on Nov 1, 2023 and the FAQ from the event is available at the bottom of this page .

For science or engineering graduates who want to pursue a PhD in engineering related to sustainable energy:

For science graduates who want to pursue a PhD in science related to sustainable energy:

For social science graduates who want to pursue a PhD in social science related to sustainable energy:

See below for an FAQ about applying to JHU’s PhD programs that has been put together by ROSEI:

Energy Systems

Graduate Studies

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Master of Science

The Interdisciplinary Energy Studies Graduate Group offers M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs focused on energy technologies and policy, planning, systems analysis, management, and design. Graduates of the programs will be uniquely poised to pursue employment opportunities in power technology, consulting, engineering research companies, utilities, academia, national laboratories, federal, state, and local government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The Energy Graduate Group is designed to meet the world’s growing needs for highly qualified, thoughtful and dedicated leaders in sustainable energy systems.

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Energy Engineering Ph.D.

Lead the way in tackling today's pressing energy problems with a high-quality graduate engineering education at UND

The world’s energy problems are significant, and require the most advanced research and the top minds to solve them. As the world leader in energy-related research and education, you’ll benefit from one of the strongest doctoral programs in energy engineering.

Why earn a Ph.D. in energy engineering?

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

Today's energy-strapped world needs leaders with the highest level of knowledge and research expertise. This UND graduate program focuses on energy engineering fundamentals, along with independent research and career preparation. You will have the flexibility to customize you doctoral program according to your greatest interests.

UND is a world leader in energy-related research and education. You'll benefit from a strong doctoral program that will help you:

• Master fundamental topics in energy engineering and be able to apply them to research problems with practical significance.
• Be proficient at research, with the skills you need to formulate, assess and document a hypothesis.
• Be proficient at designing, conducting and managing an independent energy or energy-related research project.
• Broaden your opportunities in a variety of energy-related industries, or choose a career path in academia.

Energy Engineering Ph.D. Research

You'll have the opportunity to perform research ranging from fundamental to applied – including technology development, demonstration, and commercialization efforts.

Research interest fall into the following broad categories:

• Stationary power generation including increasing energy efficiency from existing and new systems, renewable energy systems, clean coal technologies, carbon sequestration, and hydrogen production.
• Production of liquid and gaseous fuels (ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen, methane for example) and specialty chemicals from biomass, fossil fuels and other resources, including infrastructure development.
• Transmission and distribution systems, including approaches to integrate distributed generation produced from renewable resources.
• Environmental cleanup and protection of air, water, and soil, focusing on energy and industrial generated sources.
• Integration of social, political, regulatory, and legal into the development and implementation of new technologies.

Ph.D. in Energy Engineering at UND

Gain extensive expertise in a specialization (track), as well as proficiency in executing on energy-related research.

Develop the expertise and research proficiency to invent and develop new energy technologies and future advances.

Work with faculty from related disciplines to create the interdisciplinary and integrative research paradigms needed for comprehensive research.

Choose research projects of interest to your company, allowing you work on your doctoral degree without leaving your current job.

Participate in research conducted with the Institute for Energy Studies or in collaboration with   the world-renowned Energy & Environmental Research Center .

Study at a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution ranked #151 by the NSF. Students are an integral part of UND research.

Energy Engineering Ph.D. Careers

A doctoral degree in energy engineering offers you the widest range of opportunities, from top positions at global energy leaders, to government agencies, to opportunities in higher learning. Many may choose to enter the field of academia as a professor or senior researcher.

UND bearers of doctoral degrees in energy engineering have gone onto careers in top regional and global energy firms. Some of the biggest companies hiring energy engineers today include:

• Schneider Electric

Energy Engineering Ph.D. Courses

ENE 501. Managing Energy Resources and Policy. 3 Credits.

In the face constantly increasing uncertainty within energy(oil and gas) sector, reduced oil prices and increasing demand for energy, it should come as no surprise that Sustainable use of energy resources is the only way out. Sustainable use of energy resources is at the forefront of strategic plans for businesses, public sector/government organizations and individuals as well. All the modules of this course will extensively explore all the tools available for energy systems modeling that can influence efficient energy policies for the policy makers. Prerequisite: College of Engineering and Mines Graduate students or consent of instructor. S.

ENE 510. Energy Systems Engineering I. 3 Credits.

Provides the framework to perform high level designs of various energy systems and develop a comparative analysis of various energy conversion systems including cost, social acceptability, and environmental consequences. This course is one of a two part series with ENE 511 that can be taken in either order. Prerequisite: College of Engineering and Mines graduate student or instructor consent. S.

ENE 512. Energy Systems Optimization. 3 Credits.

This course will introduce deterministic, numerical optimization and troubleshooting methods used for finding feasible and optimal solutions to energy systems challenges. Prerequisite: ENE 510 or ENE 511 , or instructor consent. On demand.

ENE 530. Applied Engineering Business Analysis. 3 Credits.

This course is an interdisciplinary Engineering Business Analysis course utilizing case studies to illustrate Global standards for Engineering Business Analysis. This will allow students to practice using real-world examples to help understand what drives change, how to define business needs and the effective ways to design solutions that will bring about the desired changes. Students will have the background and training required for certification through the International Institute for Business Analysis. Prerequisite: College of Engineering and Mines graduate student or instructor consent. F.

ENE 522. Energy Storage Systems l. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to focus mainly on Energy Storage systems with focus on Lithium Ion Batteries technologies.(LiFePO4/G and NMC/G) technology Cells. The course will look at why they are so valuable in the energy storage and E-mobility technology. Prerequisite: ENE 510 or ENE 511 , or instructor consent.

ENE 533. Project Dynamics & Strategy Modeling. 3 Credits.

The course is designed to help understand the dynamic behavior of engineering projects. The focus here is to help project managers and sponsors adapt to the realities of the complexity, uncertainty and the significant risks that can arise from unclear scope, compressed schedules and changing political situations using the application of system dynamics. Prerequisite: ENGR 554 and ENGR 556 , or instructor consent. S.

Best Online Energy Engineering Ph.D.

Several college ranking sites put UND’s Energy Engineering Ph.D. program in the top best online programs in nation. We’re well regarded for our educational quality, affordability and career outcomes.

Online Energy Engineering Ph.D.

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UND’s online engineering courses mirror those offered on campus. As an online doctoral student, you’ll follow the same curriculum, watch the same lectures and have the same deadlines for completing lessons and exams as a student on campus. Depending on the professor you may:

• Access course materials, assignments and recorded lectures.
• Communicate with engineering faculty and classmates.

All engineering online courses follow the UND semester-based schedule noted in the academic calendar. Some online courses may have optional opportunities for live Zoom class lectures instead of watching pre-recorded lecture videos which all online courses have available.

Flexible Online Ph.D. in Energy Engineering Courses

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family, and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

• Lesson modules
• Streaming video content
• Virtual libraries
• Posted lectures
• Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls, and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Campus Visits

For doctoral students completing the program by online delivery, a minimum of three campus visits are required and you'll need to make a presentation during each visit. One of these presentations can be the oral presentation for the qualifying exam. Additionally, a Ph.D. candidate should be present for the Ph.D. dissertation defense.

Top-Tier Online Energy Engineering Ph.D.

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs. No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

• Same degree:  All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) . Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
• Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
• Real interaction:  You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
• Your own academic advisor:  As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
• Free online tutoring:  We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
• Unlimited academic coaching:  Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
• Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
• 24/7 technical support:  UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
• Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

• Affordability
• Student satisfaction (retention rate)
• Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
• Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)

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Sustainability Energy, PhD

2024-2025 General Catalog

Energy Systems, Doctor of Philosophy Graduate Studies

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Graduate Study

The Energy Graduate Group offers the M.S. (Plan 1—Thesis, and Plan II—Exam) and Ph.D. degrees in two tracks of study: Energy Science & Technology, and Energy Policy & Management. The program is designed to meet the world’s growing needs for highly qualified, thoughtful and dedicated leaders in sustainable energy systems. Both tracks are aimed at a wide range of students, though Energy Science and Technology students are expected to come from disciplinary backgrounds in engineering or the physical sciences, while Energy Management & Policy students are expected to come from a wider range of disciplines interested in economic, policy, business and social aspects of energy systems.

Graduate Advisors

Zhiliang Fan (Energy Science & Technology), Frank Loge (Energy Policy & Management), Alan Meier (Admissions)

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Phd in mechanical engineering - social-techno-economic analysis of hydrogen integration for the energy transition, phd research project.

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

Next-Gen Photovoltaic Forecasting: Leveraging Machine Learning for Energy Optimization

Self-funded phd students only.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Development of Novel Thermochemical Heat Storage for Waste Heat Recovery

Predictive control and generative ai for integration of evs, ess, and renewables in safe and autonomous smart grids, developing a coordinated control for hybrid ac/dc microgrids with renewable sources-battery storage under dynamic generation and load conditions, distributed hybrid renewable energy systems for energy transition, advanced maintenance management of offshore renewable energy systems, integration of renewables into energy systems-forecasting model development and analysis, generative ai in energy forecasting, smart sustainable universities, a systematic comparison of multiple building structures in steel, concrete, and timber: combining energy signatures, building energy simulations and archetype approach, quantum phenomena and energy conversion in two-dimensional materials nanostructures, competition funded phd project (uk students only).

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

Enabling blue osmotic–green hydrogen energy coupling

Funded phd project (students worldwide).

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Innovations in Waste Energy Minimisation from Maritime Engineering Power and Propulsion Systems

Phd in business administration at grenoble ecole de management, awaiting funding decision/possible external funding.

This programme is waiting to confirm funding from a university or external source. This may depend on attracting suitable students and applications are welcome. Please see the programme details for more information.

France PhD Programme

A French PhD usually takes 3-4 years and often involves additional training and courses alongside research towards an original thesis. This will be assessed by external examiners before being presented at a public examination and eventually awarded with one of three grades. Some programmes are delivered in English.

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Energy & Resources PhD

About the energy and resources group.

The mission of the Energy and Resources Group is research and teaching towards a sustainable environment and a just society. The Energy and Resources Group is a collaborative community of graduate students, core faculty, 200 affiliated faculty and researchers across the campus, and more than 600 alumni across the globe. The Energy and Resources Group provides advanced training in interdisciplinary analysis and research with the goal of creating transformative knowledge for the planet and its people.

As one of the first interdisciplinary programs in the field, Energy and Resources faculty and students have established an impressive track record of undertaking engaged, cutting-edge research and turning these ideas into effective actions from local to global levels.

Courses cover current developments in the field and emphasize a variety of disciplinary perspectives and methodologies: core areas include economics, social sciences, engineering, humanities, and environmental sciences.

Ph.D. in Energy and Resources

The Energy and Resources Group admits highly qualified applicants into the Ph.D. program, designed to support and empower doctoral students to pursue rigorous, interdisciplinary, and original research in the fields of energy, resources, and the environment. The Ph.D. Degree in Energy and Resources is typically completed four years beyond the Masters Degree.

Masters Degrees in Energy and Resources (M.A. or M.S.)

The Energy and Resources Masters Degree is a two-year program designed to educate the next generation of interdisciplinary leaders. The curriculum is intended to serve those students for whom the Masters Degree will be the final formal education in support of a professional career. It also serves as an interdisciplinary foundation for doctoral students preparing for dissertation research.

Students are taught the range of methods and subjects that they should be able to understand, advance, and critique, in order to address critical challenges stemming from the interaction of humans and the environment. To that end, the requirements for the Energy and Resources Masters Degree are both broad and deep, stressing analytic, theoretical, and practical approaches to problems in energy, resources, and the environment.

The course requirements provide for a substantive introduction to the disciplinary approaches that are employed in studying energy and resource issues. These approaches are codified as the A-F Breadth Requirements. For more detail on the A-F requirements please go to https://erg.berkeley.edu/

The program also ensures experience in interdisciplinary analysis applied to key resource concerns. The curriculum provides an opportunity, through a topical course cluster and an independent capstone project, to extend and deepen the areas of investigation and understanding to satisfy the intellectual interests of each student.

Concurrent Master's Degree of Public Policy and Energy and Resources

The Energy and Resources Group and The Goldman School of Public Policy offer a three-year concurrent Master's Degree program that integrates the strengths of public policy analytical tools with the interdisciplinary knowledge and expertise in energy and resources.

Undergraduate Minor in Energy and Resources

The ERG Minor offers knowledge and skills to enable students to address the complex and interdependent issues associated with the interaction of social, economic, political, technical, and environmental factors. Students in any major may add the ERG minor, which is composed of two core and three elective upper division courses. Several of these courses have prerequisites in mathematics or science.

Undergraduate Summer Minor / Certificate in Sustainability

This summer program offers a practical and relevant interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of environmental, economic, social, political, and cultural issues. It is open to matriculated UC Berkeley undergraduates, students from other institutions, and the general public. Upon completion, UC Berkeley undergraduates receive a Minor in Sustainability, while other participants receive a Certificate in Sustainability from UC Berkeley.

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The sustainable and renewable energy industries continue to grow worldwide, with private companies as well as government agencies making significant investments to shape the future of energy. For students pursuing a PhD in Energy, there are endless opportunities to position themselves as thought leaders and decision-makers in this rapidly evolving field.

Global investment in clean energy technology is set to hit nearly $1.7 trillion in 2023 , with solar energy investments projected to top oil production for the first time in history. With new technology seeming to emerge every day, and a growing need for experienced, highly trained professionals to guide clean energy expansion around the world, there has never been a better time for students to earn their PhD in Energy. Learn more about doctorates in energy below, or skip ahead to our program listings .

• A PhD in energy is an intense, 4-6 year program that will include high-level energy coursework and a research dissertation. Some programs will also include internships and projects with energy partners.
• Our listings contain PhD programs in energy and Juris Doctor (JD) programs. PhD programs focus on original energy research & innovative solutions; JD programs concentrate on energy law & regulations.
• Although graduates of energy PhD programs often end up in academia, they also find work as energy consultants, research scientists, policy analysts, and project managers.

What Is a PhD in Energy?

A PhD in Energy focuses on advanced research and expertise in the field of energy. It is designed to provide individuals with in-depth knowledge and skills to tackle complex energy-related challenges, ranging from sustainable energy systems to policy and regulations. While most programs award a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, there are also options such as a Juris Doctor (JD) specializing in energy law.

The purpose of energy PhD programs is multifaceted. One primary objective is to train students to become academic researchers and professors in the energy field. These programs equip students with the necessary research skills, critical thinking abilities, and theoretical knowledge to advance the understanding and application of energy-related concepts. Graduates of energy PhD programs often pursue careers in academia, conducting research, teaching, and mentoring future generations of energy professionals.

However, obtaining a PhD in Energy can also lead to various other pathways. Industries and organizations involved in energy production, distribution, and management value individuals with specialized knowledge and expertise in the field.

Graduates with a PhD in Energy can pursue careers in research and development, policy analysis, energy consulting, and leadership positions in both public and private sectors. They can contribute to the development of sustainable energy technologies, shape energy policies, and provide expert guidance in addressing energy-related challenges.

This guide focuses on energy-specific PhD programs, but PhDs in various engineering disciplines can be energy-focused. For example, many engineering PhDs (mechanical, chemical, and electrical, specifically) end up working in energy research, design, or consulting and taking academic positions related to energy. If you want additional options, expand your search to general engineering doctorates.

PhD vs. JD Energy Programs

The key difference between PhD and JD programs lies in their primary focus. While PhD programs concentrate on research, analysis, and the generation of new knowledge in energy-related fields, JD programs emphasize the legal aspects and implications of energy-related activities.

PhD programs equip graduates with the skills to contribute to academic research, industry innovation, and policy development, while JD programs produce legal experts who can navigate the complex legal landscape of the energy industry.

Energy PhD Programs

The Atlantic International University PhD in Oil, Gas, and Energy Engineering focuses on advanced research and innovation in engineering disciplines related to the oil, gas, and energy sectors. Graduates often pursue careers in the oil and gas industry, renewable energy companies, or academic institutions.

Michigan Tech University’s PhD in Environmental and Energy Policy delves into the policy aspects of energy, exploring sustainable practices, environmental regulations, and policy frameworks. Graduates may work in government agencies, think tanks, or research institutions, contributing to the development and implementation of energy policies.

The PhD in Energy Engineering at the University of North Dakota focuses on the exploration, development, and application of sustainable and efficient energy systems. Students in this program have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, collaborate with renowned faculty members, and contribute to the advancement of energy engineering knowledge. Students also have opportunities to collaborate with industry partners, access state-of-the-art energy facilities and laboratories, and gain practical experience through internships and research projects.

Energy JD Programs

JD programs with a specialization in energy law offer a unique perspective on the legal aspects of the energy sector. These programs combine legal studies with a specific focus on energy-related laws, regulations, and policies.

Harvard University’s Juris Doctor (Environmental and Energy Law area of interest) provides students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental law, energy regulations, and the legal frameworks governing energy production, distribution, and consumption. Graduates can work as energy lawyers, providing legal counsel to energy companies, government agencies, or advocacy organizations.

The University of Oklahoma offers a JD program with a specialization in Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Law . Students gain a deep understanding of the legal frameworks, regulations, contracts, and transactions involved in the energy industry. They examine the complexities of oil and gas exploration, production, and distribution, as well as the legal challenges associated with renewable energy development and environmental concerns.

Graduates of JD programs can pursue opportunities in law firms specializing in energy law, energy companies, government agencies, regulatory bodies, and nonprofit organizations working in the energy sector.

What to Expect from an Energy PhD Program

Admission into an energy PhD program can be competitive, as they attract highly qualified candidates with a strong academic background and research potential. The specific requirements may vary among institutions, but, generally, applicants are expected to hold a master’s degree in a related field. They are also required to submit their academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose outlining their research interests, and sometimes standardized test scores like the GRE.

For example, the Sustainable Energy PhD program at Arizona State University requires applicants to have a master’s degree in a related field, a minimum GPA of 3.0, and three letters of recommendation. Additionally, they must submit a personal statement, a current CV, and official transcripts.

Progression

Students in energy PhD programs usually start with coursework, building a foundation of knowledge in energy-related subjects. As they progress, they transition into more focused research work, culminating in the completion of a dissertation.

Many programs also offer internships and other opportunities for students to apply their learning in real-world scenarios.

The duration of an energy PhD program can range from four to six years, depending on factors such as the research area, the individual’s progress, and the institution’s requirements.

Curriculum and Coursework

The coursework component of an energy PhD program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of energy concepts, theories, and research methodologies. The specific courses offered may vary depending on the program and the research focus. Typical coursework may cover subjects such as energy policy, renewable energy systems, energy economics, environmental impact assessment, and energy technology.

In Stanford University’s PhD in Energy Resources Engineering , students have the opportunity to study a variety of energy-related courses, including Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, Sustainable Energy Decisions, and Engineering and Sustainability Development. Stanford also offers a special course called Town Meeting, where students can hone their skills in delivering persuasive oral arguments, critical thinking, and leadership.

Iowa State University offers a PhD in Wind Energy Science, Engineering, and Policy which includes coursework in wind energy design and deployment. Iowa State is also unique in its program structure, incorporating “a 3–6 month industry internship, a 3-month international experience, and a 3-level curriculum to provide breadth, interdisciplinary research strength, and advanced training and depth in Wind Energy Science, Engineering, and Policy.”

At Penn State University , students can earn a PhD in Energy and Mineral Engineering with a specialization in Energy Systems Engineering—one of five options available to PhD students. During the program, students study courses including Applied Energy Policy ; Solar Thermal Energy for Utilities and Industry ; and Technologies for Sustainability Systems.

Dissertation

A central component of an energy PhD program, the dissertation is an original research project that contributes to existing knowledge in the field. Doctoral students work closely with a faculty advisor or a research committee to define their research topic, conduct in-depth investigations, analyze data, and present their findings. The dissertation is then defended before a committee of field experts. Students are also often required to publish their findings in peer-reviewed publications or present at industry conferences.

As a PhD candidate, you will spend most of your time on your dissertation, so your faculty advisor and dissertation topic should be related to the energy sector. Energy PhDs come from many fields – chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, etc. – so having an energy-specific advisor and dissertation will make you more marketable to industry employers or academic institutions once you graduate.

At The University of Delaware , students earning a PhD in Energy and Environmental Policy are required to pass a qualifying exam and complete and defend their dissertation. Their work is reviewed by a committee of four faculty members who “must determine that the work represents a distinctive contribution to the field and meets standards of scholarship and research expected for the award of a PhD in the field.”

Tuition & Costs

Many PhD programs, including those in energy, often provide funding to admitted students. This funding typically covers tuition fees and may include a stipend for living expenses. In return, students may be required to work as teaching or research assistants or contribute to the academic community in other ways.

At Texas A&M University–Kingsville , students earning their PhD in Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering can apply for the Nuclear Engineering Doctoral Scholarship , a prestigious award that includes a monthly stipend and travel expenses for conferences.

What Can You Do with a PhD in Energy?

A PhD in Energy opens up various career opportunities in the energy field, whether in academia, industry, research, or policy.

One common pathway for graduates is to pursue careers as professors or researchers. They can contribute to the field by teaching, conducting research, and mentoring future energy professionals. Faculty positions in energy-related disciplines include energy engineering professors, and energy policy and economic professors. The former focus on teaching and research in areas such as renewable energy systems and advanced materials for energy conversion and storage, while the latter specialize in energy policy, regulations, and the socio-economic aspects of the energy industry.

For graduates who want to take on professional industry roles, there are many opportunities to contribute to research development, project management, consulting, and leadership positions in both public and private sectors.

Common roles in the energy industry include renewable energy research scientists , who work directly with companies or government agencies to develop and improve renewable energy technologies by conducting experiments, analyzing data, and furthering research and development initiatives.

Finally, a PhD in Energy also opens doors to research and policy roles focused on shaping energy systems and influencing policy decisions. For example, energy policy analysts study energy policies, evaluate their impact, and provide recommendations for policy development. They assess the feasibility and effectiveness of energy-related regulations and initiatives.

Whether pursuing faculty positions, working in the energy industry, conducting research, or influencing energy policies, graduates with a PhD in Energy play a crucial role in shaping the future of sustainable and efficient energy systems.

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27 Schools Found

Arizona State University

College of Global Futures

Tempe, Arizona

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sustainable Energy

Stanford university.

Doerr School of Sustainability

Stanford, California

E-IPER PhD in Environment and Resources

Phd in civil and environmental engineering, phd in energy science and engineering, phd in mechanical engineering, phd in physics, university of california-berkeley.

Department of Energy and Resources

Berkeley, California

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Energy and Resources

University of california-davis.

Graduate Studies

Davis, California

Doctor of Philosophy in Energy Systems

University of san francisco.

School of Law

San Francisco, California

Juris Doctor (JD) in Environmental & Energy Law

University of delaware.

Biden School of Public Policy & Administration

Newark, Delaware

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Energy and Environmental Policy

District of columbia, howard university.

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Washington, District of Columbia

PhD in Electrical Engineering - Energy Systems and Controls

Florida state university.

Center for Environmental Energy and Land Use Law

Tallahassee, Florida

Juris Doctor (JD) in Environmental, Energy and Land Use Law

Iowa state university.

Department of Electrical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Wind Energy Science, Engineering, and Policy

University of louisiana at lafayette.

Graduate School

Lafayette, Louisiana

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Earth and Energy Sciences

Massachusetts, harvard university.

Harvard Law School

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Juris Doctorate Environmental and Energy Law

University of massachusetts-lowell.

Francis College of Engineering

Lowell, Massachusetts

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Energy Engineering

Michigan technological university.

Department of Social Sciences

Houghton, Michigan

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental and Energy Policy

Washington university in st louis.

McKelvey School of Engineering

Saint Louis, Missouri

PhD in Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering

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Omaha, Nebraska

Juris Doctorate (JD) in Environmental and Energy Law Program

New hampshire, dartmouth college.

Dartmouth Engineering

Hanover, New Hampshire

PhD in Engineering - Energy Engineering

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Department of Sustainable Resources Management

Syracuse, New York

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Science and Climate & Energy

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College of Engineering

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) in Energy Engineering

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

College of Law

Norman, Oklahoma

Juris Doctorate (JD) in Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Law

Lewis & clark college.

College of Arts and Sciences

Portland, Oregon

JD Certificate in Energy, Innovation, and Sustainability Law

Pennsylvania, pennsylvania state university-main campus.

Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education

University Park, Pennsylvania

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural, Environmental, and Regional Economics - Energy Economics, Policy and Systems

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Department of Sustainable Engineering

Villanova, Pennsylvania

Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Sustainable Engineering and Alternate & Renewable Energy

The university of tennessee.

Tickle College of Engineering

Knoxville, Tennessee

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering - Energy Science and Engineering

Texas a & m university-kingsville.

Industrial Management and Technology Department

Kingsville, Texas

Doctorate in Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering

Texas tech university.

National Wind Institute

Lubbock, Texas

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Wind Science & Engineering

Energy law program, vermont law school.

Institute for Energy and the Environment

South Royalton, Vermont

Juris Doctor (JD) in Energy Law

University of wyoming.

School of Energy Resources

Laramie, Wyoming

Accelerated B.S. and J.D. in Energy Resource Management and Development

Sustainable Energy, PhD

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Alternative Energy, Bioenergy, Biofuels, Energy Science, Energy Technology, Energy policy, Geothermal Energy, Policy, Sustainability, Technology, Wave Energy, Wind Energy, approved for STEM-OPT extension, renewable energy, solar energy, sustainable energy

Learn how to develop transdisciplinary solutions that guide society toward a sustainable energy future. Receive training from leading sustainability scientists and scholars in this flexible, interdisciplinary program that integrates social, environmental and technical knowledge of energy systems.

Society is in the midst of a transition toward sustainable energy.

Because the global energy system is a complex, sociotechnical system, the transition toward sustainable energy requires the next generation of leaders to possess a transdisciplinary perspective comprising both technical and societal dimensions of energy. The PhD program in sustainable energy integrates these perspectives in preparing students to address the challenges in energy transitions. Students enter the program from diverse backgrounds in engineering, planning, business, policy, and natural and social sciences.

The core classes provide students with interdisciplinary expertise and skills related to current and emerging energy technologies and systems, economic analysis of energy systems, and social and policy dynamics of energy transitions. Elective classes allow students to develop more specialized methodological skills, technical expertise and topical knowledge.

This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.

The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.

• College/school: College of Global Futures
• Location: Tempe
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes

84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation

Required Core (17 credit hours) SOS 571 Sustainable Energy Technologies and Systems (3) SOS 572 Sustainable Energy Transitions (3) SOS 573 Sustainable Energy Policy (3) SOS 574 Data Analytics for Sustainable Energy (3) SOS 575 Sustainable Energy Research Seminar (4) SOS 589 Community of Graduate Student Scholars (1)

Electives or Research (42 credit hours)

Other Requirement (13 credit hours) SOS 792 Research (13)

Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) SOS 799 Dissertation (12)

Additional Curriculum Information Students take SOS 575 in four different semester terms for 1 credit hour each term.

Electives can be chosen from applicable courses in the following areas based on the student's area of interest and approval from the committee:

• engineering of matter, transport and energy
• future of innovation in society
• geographical sciences and urban planning
• life sciences
• molecular sciences
• sustainability
• sustainable engineering and the built environment

Other electives may be used with approval from the academic unit. Student electives are customizable based on the student's area of research.

Doctoral students are expected to include higher level courses (600 and 700 levels) as part of the elective and research coursework.

When approved by the student's supervisory committee and the Graduate College, this program allows 30 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree to be used for this degree. If students do not have a previously awarded master's degree, the 30 credit hours of coursework is made up of electives and research.

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Global Futures.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

• graduate admission application and application fee
• official transcripts
• resume or curriculum vitae
• statement of intent
• three letters of recommendation
• proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

The school encourages applicants with diverse educational backgrounds and experiences. Sample related fields include engineering, geography, urban planning, environmental science, physics, chemistry, or planning for future innovations and societal changes.

All applicants must upload a statement of intent as part of the application process. In no more than 600 words, applicants must explain the goals they intend to achieve through their program of study at the College of Global Futures. Applicants should describe how their background will contribute to their success in the program and how completion of their degree will support their long-term career goals. Finally, applicants should elaborate on key research questions they wish to address or problems they wish to solve as part of their program of study and identify potential faculty advisors.

Studying abroad is encouraged for graduate students. Nearly all of the College of Global Futures faculty-directed programs offer graduate credit. In addition, the Global Education Office offers more than 50 program opportunities, with programs on every continent.

Faculty-directed programs tend to be the best fit for graduate students; taking courses with ASU professors over the summer or during academic breaks offers students close mentorship and professional network growth in many fields of study while they earn ASU credit. Exchange program participation is also possible with careful planning.

Students can find programs specific to their interests on the College of Global Futures Study Abroad webpage , and additional opportunities and information on the ASU Global Education Office website . These sites also include additional information about applying for funding to support global travel.

Graduate students are also encouraged to apply for funding for international research, study and professional development through ASU's Lorraine W. Frank Office of National Scholarships Advisement .

From the School of Sustainability's 2022 alumni employment survey, 100% of doctoral program respondents are employed. Of those respondents employed, 100% have jobs directly related to sustainability.

Professionals with expertise in sustainable energy are in high demand across industries that including academia, business, planning and government. Skills in cross-disciplinary research, sociotechnical innovation, sustainable energy solutions and policymaking are valuable to businesses and institutions relying on data-driven strategies to solve urgent sustainability problems and shape global futures.

Career examples include:

• chief sustainability officer
• director of policy advocacy
• energy analyst
• project manager
• renewable energy project manager
• science and technology policy advisor
• senior policy analyst
• sustainability consultant
• sustainability specialist
• urban and regional planner

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Graduate Degree Programs M.S., M.P.S., & Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy

Graduate students in the Sustainable Energy (SE) program focus on energy resource management and policy research with a strong foundation in the social and biophysical sciences.

In the face of climate change, national and global attention has turned to the energy transition – moving from reliance on fossil fuel resources to developing sustainable sources of energy.

Energy concerns include the quality and quantity of energy resources, energy security, and the impacts of energy generation, transmission and use on the environment and human health. The SE program prepares graduates to lead in addressing these concerns through the development of professional competency in transdisciplinary research and analytical skills.

As a public university in New York State, SUNY ESF is engaged in the development and implementation of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Scoping Plan – a landmark plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the state by 2050. In particular, Sustainable Energy faculty investigate the role of the bioeconomy in meeting the state’s emissions and land management goals. Faculty research focus areas include woody biomass feedstocks (e.g., energy crops, forest materials), bio-based energy (e.g., renewable distillate fuels, sustainable aviation fuel), bio-based products (e.g., biochar, harvested wood products), bioenergy and bioproducts climate impacts (e.g., from substitution and sequestration effects, soil carbon and forest carbon monitoring), combined heat and power (CHP) systems, and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS).

Working with Sustainable Energy faculty, graduate students have the opportunity to work on interdisciplinary research using tools such as policy analysis, lifecycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, spatial analysis, landscape modeling, biomass estimation, job and economic impact estimation, soil carbon monitoring.

SE graduates advance into careers in academia, sustainable energy administration and management, scientific research, consulting, environmental advocacy, and a variety of other specialized positions related to sustainable energy resources.

SE students take courses in energy systems and pathways, resource management, environmental engineering, law and policy, and statistical analysis, among others. Rather than follow a specific track, the curriculum path for each student will follow a mentor-based approach tailored to individual professional and research interests. Students work with their major professor and steering committee to develop their coursework curriculum, which includes opportunities for both classroom-based and lab- and field-based instruction.

• M.P.S. students   are required to complete 30 credit hours of graduate coursework.
• M.S. students   are required to take 30 graduate credit hours, including 24 hours of coursework credit and six thesis research credits; 12 coursework credit hours must be at the 600-level or above.
• Ph.D. students   are required to take 60 graduate credit hours, including 48 hours of coursework credit and 12 hours of thesis research credit.

Participating Faculty

• Danielle Kloster ;   [email protected]
• Tristan R. Brown ;   [email protected] sustainable energy law & policy; energy systems analysis; techno-economic analysis; and climate policy
• Robert W. Malmsheimer ;   [email protected] How laws and the legal system affect natural resources management, including how carbon accounting policies affect forest and natural resources.
• Obste Therasme ;   [email protected] Life cycle assessment; sustainable energy system analysis; net zero/negative greenhouse gas emissions systems; biomass for biofuels, energy and bioproducts
• Timothy A. Volk ;   [email protected] silviculture, forest management for renewable energy, biomass and bioenergy, energy, agroforestry, phytoremediation, management and sustainability of short rotation woody crops, life cycle analysis, ecophysiology, international forestry

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The Energy Science and Engineering curriculum provides a sound background in basic sciences and their application to practical problems to address the complex and changing nature of the field. Course work includes the fundamentals of chemistry, computer science, engineering, geology, geophysics, mathematics, and physics. Applied courses cover aspects of energy resources engineering in fields like oil and gas recovery, geothermal engineering, carbon sequestration, clean coal and renewable energy. The curriculum emphasizes the fundamental aspects of fluid flow in the subsurface of the Earth. These principles apply to optimizing oil recovery from petroleum reservoirs and remediating contaminated groundwater systems. The program also has a strong interest in renewable energy, global climate change, and CO2 sequestration.

The Energy Science and Engineering department offers degrees of MS or PhD in Energy Science and Engineering.

Please refer to the  Stanford Bulletin for Energy Science and Engineering  course listings and requirements. 

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Ph.D. in Renewable and Sustainable Energy

The words "sustainable" and "renewable" are often used to describe certain sources of  primary energy , often interchangeably. However, not everything renewable is sustainable, and vice versa. The growing demand for energy and the very limited remaining wealth of non-sustainable sources drives the efforts to find possible alternatives. Today's energy-strapped world needs leaders with the highest level of knowledge and research expertise. University graduate programs focus on energy engineering fundamentals, along with independent research and career preparation

The Ph.D. program in Renewable and Sustainable Energy is a 3 years’ full-time study, totaling 54 credits. The research areas include, but are not limited to renewable energy sources, energy-saving, storage, conversion engineering and environmental impacts. Technologies for waste management and process efficiency improvement and thermo-fluid dynamics in bio-engineering are also included.

The Ph.D. program involves several scientific disciplines, such as applied mathematics, thermodynamics and thermal science, fluid machinery and energy conversion systems, chemistry, material science, and engineering management. The program is carried out in a multidisciplinary stimulating environment into which students develop highly-specialized research skills. At the end of the Ph.D.  program, candidates will be able to use fundamental knowledge of physics, chemistry, and engineering to find new, better and more sustainable ways to convert, distribute, use and manage energy. The candidate will also be able to carry research in a leadership manner to develop and investigate energy efficient systems and products

Students that earn the Ph.D. through this program would:

• Acquire the capacities to analyze, examine, and evaluate existing energy systems and their interrelations.
• Be able to contribute to the interdisciplinary interventions in areas such as efficient use of energy, centralized or decentralized energy production, or the distribution of energy, always from a sustainable development perspective.
• Possess the competencies in the technological domains associated with the above- mentioned areas, as well as the domains of economics and environment.
• Possess research and leadership capacities to tackle highly complex problems concerning the energy environment.
• Be able to address topics such as the evaluation of the system’s sustainability, using life-cycle models, materials flow analysis, decision support systems, and market economics analyses.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME

Upon completion of this program, student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• Have a broad and rigid scientific foundation needed to work within the energy engineering area.
• Acquire knowledge about sustainable systems, energy sources and usage, and judgments of technical, economical, and environmentally-related consequences related to different energy usage processes.
• Possess broad knowledge within the energy technical area, including mathematics, physics, and natural science, and essentially deepened knowledge within certain parts of the area.

Skills and abilities

• Apply Knowledge and abilities, independently as well as in a group, in practical activities with regards to relevant scientific professional and social judgments and viewpoints.
• Demonstrate the capacity to analyze, formulate, and handle technical problems from a system perspective, with an overview on their life-cycle, from idea/need to specification, development, maintenance, and termination.
• The ability to set conditions, decide necessary resource consumption, and manage processes for problem-solving and realization.
• Possess individual and professional skills like languages, leadership, project management, and communication necessary to work as a researcher in a leadership role especially towards a continuing research career.
• The ability to make judgments and adopt a standpoint.

Research Opportunities in Energy Engineering

Applicants will have the opportunity to perform research ranging from fundamental to applied, including technology development, demonstration, and commercialization efforts. Research interest falls into broad categories with special emphasis given to research in the fields of Renewable and Sustainable Energy. The broad categories are (but not limited to):

• Stationary power generation including increasing energy efficiency from existing and new systems, renewable energy systems, clean coal technologies, carbon sequestration, and hydrogen production.
• Production of liquid and gaseous fuels (ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen, methane for example) and specialty chemicals from biomass, fossil fuels, and other resources, including infrastructure development.
• Transmission and distribution systems, including approaches to integrate distributed generation produced from renewable resources.
• Environmental cleanup and protection of air, water, and soil focusing on energy and industrial generated sources.

Careers of Graduates

Graduates who hold a PhD degree in Sustainable and Renewable Energy typically have a wide variety of career opportunities, including academia and education, research and development, industry, government, technology companies, and other important fields. The following list suggests some career titles for a PhD degree in sustainable and renewable energy:

• Assistant Professor of Sustainable and Renewable Energy.
• Research Scientist.
• Energy Consultant and Auditor.
• Technology and Innovation Development Manager.
• Renewable Energy Project Manager.
• Environmental Manager.
• Environmental Impact Analyst.
• Energy Efficiency Consultant.
• Climate Change Analyst.
• Director of Research.

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UCL Energy Institute MPhil/PhD

London, Bloomsbury

UCL Energy Institute delivers world-leading learning, research and policy support on the challenges of climate change and energy security. Our multidisciplinary research programme and strong industry links provide an excellent foundation for your Energy PhD study. Our graduates are employed by the world's foremost academic, industry and governmental institutions.

UK tuition fees (2024/25)

Overseas tuition fees (2024/25), programme starts, applications accepted.

Research degree students start their programme in BSEER in September or January each academic year. Starting at other times is by exception where a strong justification is made.

• Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject, is essential. Exceptionally: where applicants have other suitable research or professional experience, they may be admitted without a Master's degree; or where applicants have a lower second-class UK Honours Bachelor's degree (2:2) (or equivalent) they must possess a relevant Master's degree to be admitted. We expect any successful application to include a sufficiently strong and convincing proposal, and those holding a Master's degree are typically well prepared to provide one. Relevant work experience is highly desirable.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

If you are intending to apply for a time-limited visa to complete your UCL studies (e.g., Student visa, Skilled worker visa, PBS dependant visa etc.) you may be required to obtain ATAS clearance . This will be confirmed to you if you obtain an offer of a place. Please note that ATAS processing times can take up to six months, so we recommend you consider these timelines when submitting your application to UCL.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

Most energy problems are multidisciplinary in nature, spanning science, engineering and the social sciences. UCL Energy Institute brings together different perspectives in energy demand, energy supply, and energy systems research, transcending boundaries between academic disciplines to create world-leading research and policy support on the challenges of climate change, energy security, and social justice. 

As an MPhil or PhD student with us, you will conduct your own original energy related research. If you have a research idea that falls within our research themes, an MPhil/PhD at UCL Energy Institute could be the right path for you. To get started with your application, follow the four step process on our ‘ How to apply for an Energy MPhil/PhD ’ page.

Who this course is for

This MPhil/PhD is for applicants with a strong interest or background in energy issues who want to do multi-disciplinary research to solve societal problems and explore innovative solutions. For example, if your energy interests are at the intersection of policy and science; engineering and economics; or the social sciences and technology, this PhD could be for you. It is suitable for both recent Master’s graduates as well as early or mid-career professionals.

What this course will give you

Studying with us is about excelling at your own field of study, being exposed to new perspectives and methodologies, and developing communication and networking skills. PhD students are core to our activities and are a key priority in terms of current and future state-of-the-art energy demand, energy supply and energy systems research here in the UK and around the world.

We are part of The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources , home to four specialist sustainability-focussed Institutes in UCL’s Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment. Our degree programme offers students a unique opportunity to work alongside world-leading researchers across our School’s sustainability foci, giving you the opportunity to develop your research skills and opening new career opportunities in the broad field of environment, energy and resources.

We offer a world-leading research environment. In the latest national research assessment ( REF 2021 ), our Faculty were number one for Research Power in the built environment, with 91% of our Faculty’s research was deemed ‘World Leading’ and ‘Internationally Excellent’. Much of our research is undertaken in partnership with government and industry to ground it in real-world impact.

The foundation of your career

The UCL Energy Institute aims to train highly employable graduates who are equipped with the required analytical capability, research knowledge, management skills, and professional values to become leaders and entrepreneurs in their chosen field. Leadership, communication, teamwork, language and business skills are refined in the high-quality multidisciplinary research environment through our taught programmes, workshops, and internal and external seminars.

Alumni Views

“About a year before I finished, I saw that the British Energy regulator, Ofgem, was advertising for someone with the same experience and skill set I’d been developing over my Masters and then PhD… I feel very confident that my PhD played a major role in making sure I was qualified for the role and hope that it will help me progress with my career in future too.” Moira Nicolson, UCL Energy Institute PhD Graduate  

Employability

A PhD indicates a highly qualified researcher, capable of independent analytic thought. It is essential for those interested in pursuing careers in academia, and it is also a highly regarded qualification for those wishing to attain senior management positions in industry, non-profit and public sector organisations, and consultancies. Our alumni have gone on to careers in academic teaching and research as well as industry and policy organisations.

Supervision and mentorship is available from world-leading researchers with national and international contacts and collaborations across government, industry, non-profit and academic sectors. These links provide real opportunities to network and collaborate with a variety of external partners. Students have the opportunity to showcase their research at national and international conferences with support from the programme. Our students also gain access to networking events, career workshops, and national and international seminars held by the UCL Energy Institute and other institutes within the school. Students also sometimes self-organise their own networking initiatives, seminars, and workshops.

Teaching and learning

Initially, you will be registered for the MPhil degree. If you wish to proceed to a PhD, you will be required to pass an 'Upgrade' assessment. The purpose of the upgrade is to assess your progress and ability to complete your PhD programme to a good standard and in a reasonable time frame.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) consists of a piece of supervised research, normally undertaken over a period of three years full-time or five years part time. Assessment is by means of a thesis, which should demonstrate your capacity to pursue original research based upon a good understanding of the research techniques and concepts appropriate to the discipline.

Full-time PhD research involves full-time study. You should expect to dedicate around 35 hours per week to your work. You should meet frequently with your supervisors and engage with the departmental and UCL communities more widely through events, training, and networking opportunities.

Research areas and structure

• Energy and the Built Environment
• Energy and Economics
• Energy and Engineering
• Energy and Health
• Energy and Human Dimensions
• Energy and Policy
• Energy and Resources
• Energy and Transport

Research environment

"I very much enjoyed doing the PhD, particularly as I had great support in a truly multi-disciplinary environment, and had the freedom to design and develop my own topic. The knowledge and skills that I gained during the PhD were an important part of helping me to put theory into practice through my current position" - Peter Warren, UCL Energy Institute PhD graduate

UCL Energy Institute is helping to build a globally sustainable energy system through training future energy leaders, innovative multidisciplinary research and impactful collaborations governments and industries. We have a large PhD cohort working on a wide range of projects across energy demand, energy supply, and energy systems. Our staff and students have a passion to make the world a better place, and a commitment to creating and communicating evidence to achieve this goal.

We offer a world-leading research environment. In the latest national research assessment ( REF 2021 ), our Faculty were number one for Research Power in the built environment, with 91% of our Faculty’s research was deemed ‘World Leading’ and ‘Internationally Excellent’.

All students are initially registered for an MPhil degree. Those studying full-time for a PhD undertake a formal “upgrade process” between 9-18 months, including a presentation and viva, and if successful are registered as PhD students. Students have up to two upgrade attempts.   The PhD programme normally lasts a minimum of three years. Once you have completed this period, you are able to apply for  “Continuing Research Status” (CRS), with no further fees, if your studies are sufficiently advanced and you meet the CRS entry criteria. Some funders instead offer four-year scholarships with no possibility of entering Continuing Research Status. You can submit a thesis for assessment in an oral viva at the conclusion of your studies either at the end of  the 3 years,  the end of your funded period or during CRS.

Part-time students follow the same programme as full-time students, except that the programme length is five years, with up to two additional years in Continuing Research Status, and the first upgrade attempt normally takes place after 15 months of initial registration.

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Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk . Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing team .

Fees and funding

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The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees .

Additional costs

As a research student, your additional costs may include expenses such as books, conference attendance and field research, in the UK or overseas.

Our Faculty provides financial support to students through The Bartlett Student Conference Fund, Bartlett Doctoral Initiative Fund and Bartlett External Training Fund. Our School also provides the BSEER Student Development Fund where enrolled students can apply for financial support. However, please note that these funds are limited and available through competition. You can find out more on our MPhil/PhD scholarships and funding page.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

The Bartlett Promise Scholarship is a long-term project from our Faculty to attract students from a broader range of backgrounds and tackle the lack of diversity in the built environment. Please see the UK PhD scholarship page for more information on eligibility eligibility criteria, selection process and FAQs. You can also find out more about on our website.

We occasionally have funded studentship opportunities. These are advertised on the UCL-wide Funded Research Opportunities page. If you would like funded studentship opportunities sent to you via email, please register your interest in studying with us.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .

Bartlett Promise PhD Scholarship

Deadline: 19 May 2024 Value: Full fees, plus £19,668 maintenance (Normal duration of programme) Criteria Based on financial need Eligibility: UK

UCL Research Opportunity Scholarship (ROS)

Deadline: 12 January 2024 Value: UK rate fees, a maintenance stipend, conference costs and professional development package (3 years) Criteria Based on both academic merit and financial need Eligibility: UK

Prospective MPhil/PhD applicants are encouraged to send an informal research enquiry before applying. This should be sent directly to the academic you would like to supervise you. Please refer to the staff list on the department website  and see UCL's  Institutional Research Information Service  (IRIS) for staff profiles. Please attach to your e-mail a referenced research proposal of around 1,000 to 2,000 words and your curriculum vitae (CV).

Further details on how to apply to an MPhil/PhD can be found on the  UCL Graduate Admissions  website.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Year of entry: 2024-2025

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Don’t just think about our energy issues., equip yourself to act., earn a master’s or phd in energy systems., our prosperity and way of life depend on energy. but the energy system needs our help..

The production and use of energy is the largest contributor to climate change and  many other environmental challenges.  The rising cost of energy drains the budgets of families and businesses.  A fundamentally new approach to how we provide and consume energy is needed.

Our challenge is to mitigate the risks of fossil energy production while increasing supply  and competitiveness of low-carbon, renewable sources.  Key to this effort is building a more efficient system and for us to interact with energy in  ways that reduce its use. And we must do so while considering and working to better  understand the economic, social, and environmental impacts of our choices.

The energy industry in California, and throughout the world, has a critical unmet need for professionals with graduate training in energy systems. Are you up for the challenge?

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Become one of the world’s foremost energy experts and a future leader of industry, government, or academia.

Earn your master’s or PhD while conducting groundbreaking research on the environmental, economic, policy, and social challenges facing California, the United States, and the world. 

Our faculty from throughout UC Davis will train you in engineering, physical sciences, economics, environmental sciences, management, sociology, and policy. Part of the UC Davis Energy and Efficiency Institute, you will have access to cutting-edge research centers and programs, and close partnerships throughout the energy industry.

The UC Davis Energy Graduate Group, offering MS and PhD degrees in Energy Systems with two tracks of study: Energy Science & Technology and Energy Policy & Management. No GRE required.

Master’s and Ph.D. Degree Requirements

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Kabian ritter: advancing water remediation materials, meg slattery: sustainability project at ruhstaller brewery, ryan barr: second-life ev battery research, what makes the egg program unique.

We focus on energy

This is not a general environmental management degree.

We address energy systems broadly

including renewable energy, transportation, and energy efficiency.

We offer rigorous, science-based degrees

without the requirement of an engineering degree.

We promote interdisciplinary interaction

among graduate students and faculty.

We are hosted by the UC Davis Energy and Efficiency Institute

and its affiliated research centers.

We have a large, world-renowned community of faculty and researchers

engaged in energy research.

UC Davis has a long, successful history

of research and professional engagement in energy, policy, and management.

We are located in West Village

the country’s first and largest planned Zero Net Energy (ZNE) community.

We are located in close proximity to federal and state agencies

stakeholders and industries in California.

California is a global leader in energy efficiency

low-carbon vehicles and fuels, renewable energy, heat pumps and grid storage.

We provide valuable access to internship and job opportunities.

Close, but not too close, to Silicon Valley

Diverse communities to work in and to draw inspiration from.

Learn to Lead

Egg alumni are energy leaders and experts in government, the private sector, and academia., closing the experience loop.

Alumni play a valuable role both within UC Davis and the world. Our Alumni offer our graduate students:

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• Provide information about their workplace and meet potential hires
• Discuss current work and research

Why Choose UC Davis?

At UC Davis, we are more than just a campus. Our graduate students and faculty are a strong community awash in  boundless curiosity ,  collaborative spirit  and  rich diversity .

UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. 

Since we were founded in 1905, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.

Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.

UC Davis is the number 1 sustainable campus in the U.S.

Ranked by UI GreenMetric. The UI GreenMetric World University Ranking is a ranking on green campus and environmental sustainability initiated by Universitas Indonesia in 2010. See the U.S. rankings here . Learn more about UI GreenMetric .

The Energy and Efficiency Institute (EEI) at UC Davis is a leading university institution advancing impactful energy and energy efficiency solutions.

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After the attack by Russian troops on Ukraine on the night of 24 February 2022, there is bewilderment at the Institute of Energy Policy and Energy Economics and the University of Leipzig. Our solidarity goes out to the entire Ukrainian population.

THE INSTITUTE AND MEEBA

The secret of our success.

When the institute launched MEEBA together with the University of Leipzig and MGIMO in 2007, the program was a key factor in the academic and entrepreneurial cooperation of European and Russian energy companies.

ECONOMICS & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

highest quality education with an interdisciplinary approach

current and future challenges of a rapid growing industry

GERMANY & EU

leading industries worldwide & major players in the sector

A few things we’re great at

find out more about our MEEBA-program and become an expert in the field of energy

FLEXIBLE AND SMALL GROUPS

study in a select international group with participants from all over the world: Asia, America, Africa and Europe

acquire a Master of Science from second oldest university in Germany

ENERGY ECONOMICS

gain a deep insight in the energy industry through a split study program: focussing on enery sources as oil and gas as welle as renewables and future technologies

ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE

acquire additional qualifications, such as the official trader certificate of the European Energy Exchange (EEX), and join workshops with companies like PwC, KfW and Gazprom

SKILLS AND SPECIALIZATION

within the Master’s program, students specialize not only in the field of energy economics and business administration but also acquire & put into practice relevant skills in the following fields:

European &

– International Arbitration

Financial Modelling

– Financial Modelling – Corporate Finance

Energy and Commodity Trading

– EEX Trading Training – Energy Management – Commodity Trading

Climate Change & Protection

– EU-Policy

– Business Development – Strategy – Project Lead

Logistics, Storage & Transport

– Maritime Transport

Challenges & Opportunities

– Introduction to IT

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Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our students say:

Enthusiasm for Europe & Russia, interest in the economic and legal part of the Energy Sector and the ambition to connect with great students and alumni worldwide brought me to this master program.

Lars Krützfeldt

Third Semester,

Already during the Master I had several job offers. After returning from Russia I started as working student at the EEX and today, after finishing my studies, I took the opportunity to engage as business developer and member of the strategy team at the exchange.

Maria Lukovic

Alumna, graduated 2018 Law background

Coming from Engineering, this program offers me the opportunity to get a broad insight into economics, finance and management while staying focussed on international energy issues and technological challenges.

Amjad Kashman

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WHAT YOU NEED TO BE PART OF MEEBA

In order to participate in the double degree,

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

In any field with a minimum

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

A minimum of B2 English proficiency

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Substantial postgraduate work experience (minimum 1 year)

The Master program is an intense experience – in order to provide the best education, support and preparation, we do our best to lead you to a successful career in Germany, Europe and worldwide

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Students from Germany

Looking back at a long common history, MEEBA was initiated as an opportunity to enable stronger economic & academic ties between Germany & Russia.

from the EU and worldwide

Students from the European Union and all over the world have completed MEEBA: engineers from Jordania, lawyers from Mexico, economists from the Philipines and even IT-students from New Zealand.

Students from Russia

Students from Russia have the opportunity to start the Master’s program either in Germany or in Russia: while in Leipzig you start in English, in Moscow the first semester is in Russian.

Interested?

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us and our coordinator .

Additionally, you are welcome to contact our Alumni via LinkedIn and get in touch with current MEEBA students

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The Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme of European Union has launched a huge MSCA COFUND project entitled Doctorate programme on Emerging battery Storage Technologies INspiring Young scientists, DESTINY https://www.destiny-phd.eu/ .

CNRS , acting as the coordinator, with 43 European partner institutions working on future batteries and related issues on energy storage, committed to ambitiously participate in the long-term research initiative Battery 2030+. A new paradigm change in battery research is foreseen. The project consists in delivering a competitive edge to European industry and academy within the rapidly emerging green technology areas of Electro-mobility and Large-scale energy storage.

In this context, DESTINY, a highly advanced PhD training programme opens a second application call enrolling 24 doctoral positions, located in several European countries, and that will start on 1st October 2022. The large consortium is composed of Universities, Research centers, Large Scale Facilities and Industry companies located in 11 European countries.

To ensure equal oppor­tun­it­ies between women and men, applic­a­tions by women with the required qual­i­fic­a­tions are expli­citly desired .

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About the PhD in Environmental Health Program

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program is a full-time degree program that offers a unique interdisciplinary learning experience where the course of study is individually tailored based on the student’s interest in understanding and finding solutions to pressing problems in environmental health and engineering.

The goal of PhD training in EHE is to prepare graduates to engage in scholarship and professional practice that creates new knowledge, use research to transform practice and improve the health of the environment and the public, and effectively communicate research findings to the public. The program requires didactic coursework followed by an average of four to five years of research towards a doctoral dissertation (also referred to as a thesis on official forms and committees).

Training is offered through a core curriculum that is required of all PhD students in the Department with the addition of track/program-specific requirements and focused courses in specialized areas.

Students are expected to tailor their curricula, working with their advisers to create a comprehensive plan of study and research. PhD thesis must be based on original research, worthy of publication, and approved by the Department and a committee of thesis (dissertation) readers. PhD students must also be engaged in primary data collection as a component of their dissertation research or embedded in other research during their training here.

Our programs are offered in the  Whiting School of Engineering , on the Homewood campus (WSE) and the  Bloomberg School of Public Health  (BSPH) East Baltimore campus. Students in all of our programs have the unique opportunity to take classes on both the Homewood and East Baltimore campuses in order to complete their degree requirements.

Students in the PhD in Environmental Health  program select from one of four tracks:

Track in Exposure Sciences and Environmental Epidemiology (ESEE)

Track in Environmental Sustainability, Resilience, and Health (ESRH)

Track in Health Security (HS)

Track in Toxicology, Physiology, and Molecular Mechanisms (TPMM)

PhD in Environmental Health Program Highlights

Fully funded.

The minimum guaranteed 2025-2026 academic year stipend is $50,000, with a 4% increase the following year. Tuition, fees, and medical benefits are provided.

Multidisciplinary

Opportunities to work across departments in the Schools of Public Health, Engineering, and more

Write and Publish

Help with academic writing and grant proposals embedded into coursework, with opportunities to learn from published faculty and peers

Teaching Training

Teaching assistantships, training, and support for learning to teach, and opportunities for paid TA positions as well

What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree In Environmental Health?

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Sample Careers

• Assistant Professor
• Senior Consultant
• Data Scientist
• Environmental Toxicologist
• Epidemiologist
• Postdoctoral Fellow

Curriculum for the PhD in Environmental Health

Browse an overview of the requirements for this PhD program in the JHU  Academic Catalogue .

Admissions Requirements

For the general admissions requirements see our How to Apply page.

Standardized Test Scores

Standardized test scores are  not required and not reviewed  for this program. If you have taken a standardized test such as the GRE, GMAT, or MCAT and want to submit your scores, please note that they will not be used as a metric during the application review.  Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all required application components.

Vivien Thomas PhD Scholars

The  Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative (VTSI)  is an endowed fellowship program at Johns Hopkins for PhD students in STEM fields. It provides full tuition, stipend, and benefits while also providing targeted mentoring, networking, community, and professional development opportunities. Students who have attended a historically Black college and university (HBCU) or other minority serving institution (MSI) for undergraduate study are eligible to apply. To be considered for the VTSI, you will need to submit a SOPHAS application, VTSI supplementary materials, and all supporting documents (letters, transcripts, and test scores) by December 1, 2024. VTSI applicants are eligible for an application fee waiver , but the fee waiver must be requested by November 15, 2024 and prior to submission of the SOPHAS application.

Faculty Advisers

The following faculty may be willing to advise PhD students. If you identify a faculty member that you want to work with who is not on this list, we encourage you to ask them about their availability.

Peter DeCarlo

Peter studies the chemical composition of gas particles in the air to improve our understanding of climate, air quality, and health impacts of pollutants.

Paul Ferraro

Paul ­ is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor with joint appointments in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering and the Carey Business School. He is known for his research on behavioral economics and the design and estimation of impacts of environmental programs.

Ciaran Harman

Ciaran, an associate professor of landscape hydrology and Russell Croft Faculty Scholar, studies how the structure of landscapes controls the movement of water from rainfall to streams, and how that structure evolves over time.

Thomas Hartung

Thomas Hartung, MD, PhD, steers the revolution in toxicology to move away from 50+ year-old animal tests to organoid cultures and the use of artificial intelligence.

Scot Miller

Scot Miller combines satellite data and statistics to understand greenhouse gas emissions across the globe.

Roni A. Neff

Roni Neff, PhD '06, ScM, researches ways to cut food waste and address climate change through more resilient, equitable, and healthy food systems.

Carsten Prasse

Carsten's research focuses on the occurrence and fate of organic contaminants in the urban water cycle and their impact on environmental and human health.

Tuition and Funding

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the JHU PhD Union, the minimum guaranteed 2025-2026 academic year stipend is $50,000 for all PhD students with a 4% increase the following year. Tuition, fees, and medical benefits are provided, including health insurance premiums for PhD student’s children and spouses of international students, depending on visa type. The minimum stipend and tuition coverage is guaranteed for at least the first four years of a BSPH PhD program; specific amounts and the number of years supported, as well as work expectations related to that stipend will vary across departments and funding source. Please refer to the  CBA to review specific benefits, compensation, and other terms.

Need-Based Relocation Grants Students who  are admitted to PhD programs at JHU   starting in Fall 2023 or beyond can apply to receive a need-based grant to offset the costs of relocating to be able to attend JHU.   These grants provide funding to a portion of incoming students who, without this money, may otherwise not be able to afford to relocate to JHU for their PhD program. This is not a merit-based grant. Applications will be evaluated solely based on financial need.  View more information about the need-based relocation grants for PhD students .

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The following coursework is required to earn a Ph.D. in Energy and Environmental Policy from the University of Delaware. Please refer to the Ph.D. Handbook for an in-depth explanation of the program.

Core Coursework

First Year Theory Courses: 6 credits

Students are required to take the foll​owing 3-credit seminars:

• ENEP 821 Technology, Environment and Society
• ​ENEP 820 International Perspectives on Energy & Environmental Policy

Methods Requirement: 6 credits

Methodology courses are selected from the following:

• ECON 801 Microeconomic Theory
• ECON 802 Macroeconomic Theory
• ENWC 615 Wildlife Research Techniques
• FREC 682 Special Analysis of Natural Resources
• GEOG 670 Geographic Information Systems and Science
• GEOG 671 Advanced Geographic Info Systems
• MAST 681 Remote Sensing of Environment
• ORES 801 Optimization Models & Methods
• POSC 816 Advanced Social Research
• UAPP/POSC 801 Processes of Social Inquiry
• UAPP 816 Advanced Social Statistics

For individuals with strong backgrounds in economics, the following three credit methods courses may be added to the above list for selection:

• ECON 810 Mathematics for Economists
• ECON 822 Econometric Theory
• ECON 823 Seminar in Econometrics

Social Science Requirement:   6 credits

Courses satisfying the Social Science Requirement include: See Ph.D. Handbook for complete details.

• ENEP 625 Energy Policy and Administration
• ENEP 626 Climate Change: Science, Policy and Political Economy
• ENEP 802 Electricity Policy and Planning
• ENEP 810 Political Economy of the Environment
• ENEP 824 Sustainable Energy Policy and Planning
• ENEP 666 Special Problem (Multiple topics offered)
• ENEP 868 Research (Multiple topic​s offered)
• ECON 862 Topics in Industrial Organization and Regulation
• GEOG 622 Resources, Development and the Environment
• MAST670 U.S. Ocean and Costal Policy
• MAST/ECON 675 Economics of Natural Resources
• MAST/ECON 676 Environmental Economics
• MAST 677 International Ocean & Environmental Policy
• POSC 656 Politics and Disaster
• POSC/UAPP 818 Environmental Policy and Administration
• POSC/SOCI 866 Special Problem: Issues in Disaster Research
• POSC/ENEP 868 Research: Environmental Policy
• POSC/ENEP 870 Readings: Environmental Policy
• SOCI 671 Disasters, Vulnerability and Development
• UAPP 611 Regional Watershed Management
• UAPP/GEOG 628 Issues in Land Use and Environmental Planning

Note: Not all courses on the above list are offered annually.

Science, Engineering and Public Policy Requirement:   3 credits

Students complete the science, engineering and public policy requirement by choosing a three-credit graduate course (including tutorial courses with a number such as 666, 868 or 870) in a natural science or engineering related topic to meet the science, engineering and public policy requirement. The course must be taken with a member of the Universitys science or engineering faculty and should be linked to the students research interest. Examples include (but are not limited to):

• BISC 631 Practice of Science
• BISC 637 Population Ecology
• BREG 666 Special Problem: Science & Engineering Aspects of Agricultural Systems
• BREG 666 Special Problem: Science & Engineering Aspects of Water Systems
• CIEG 632 Chemical Aspects: Environmental Engineering
• CIEG 636 Biological Aspects: Environmental Engineering
• CIEG 654 Urban Transportation Planning
• ELEG 620 Solar Electric Systems: Engineering and Science Aspects
• ELEG 628 Solar Energy Technology and Applications
• ENWC 620 Behavioral Ecology
• MAST 606 Ocean & Atmosphere Remote Sensing

Concentration or Specialization Requirement : 15 credits 

• ENEP 863 Doctoral Research Paper (3 credits)
• Courses not taken from the Social Science list above can be used to build a concentration/specialization. Other coursework can be included with the approval of the students advisor.

Qualifying Examination in Theory, Methodology and Policy Analysis

Doctoral students are required to stand for and pass the Qualifying Examination in Theory, Methodology and Policy Analysis at the conclusion of the first year of study. The Examination is prepared by a committee of the ENEP core faculty and is chaired by the ENEP program director. Students receiving a conditional pass or failing grade cannot continue further in the program until they have achieved a passing grade (based either on completion of remedial work or re-examination, as specified by the examination committee). Only one re-examination is permitted.

Doctoral Dissertation

• ENEP 969 Doctoral research supervision (9 credits)

The Ph.D. in ENEP is awarded upon the successful defense of the dissertation before a committee of four faculty, two of whom including the chair must be selected from the core faculty of the ENEP Program. At least one committee member must be selected from non-ENEP core faculty and may hold an appointment from another institution. It is expected that an external faculty member from another institution with expertise in the regional focus of the dissertation will be selected when the research concerns an international topic. The defense of the dissertation is conducted as a public examination. The committee must determine that the work represents a distinctive contribution to the field and meets standards of scholarship and research expected for the award of a Ph.D. in the field.

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Bachelor of Science in Energy and Sustainability Policy

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Build strong science, business, and analytical skills as you learn to conduct critical analysis of energy management and sustainability policy and its impact on the environment in this online bachelor of science degree program.

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Engage in an in-person or online internship. There is also an opportunity for foreign study.

Application deadline

Credits and costs, nationally recognized.

Become a Leader in the Field of Energy and Sustainability

Apply multi-faceted knowledge (societal, economic, and technical) of both conventional and renewable energy use and its environmental implications. 

Foster strong collaboration and facilitate stakeholder interactions on matters associated with energy, sustainability, and related policies. 

Research and analyze current legislation and energy trends, then apply critical thinking to predict the impact of different policy scenarios. 

Use ethics and leadership skills to navigate the complexities of energy and sustainability management. 

Help balance global energy demand with resource availability. 

Conduct critical analyses of energy management efforts and recommend strategies to help organizations decrease usage, lower procurement costs, and reduce their carbon footprints. 

Online Energy and Sustainability Courses

The B.S. in Energy and Sustainability Policy (ESP) is a 120-credit online degree program that emphasizes sustainability principles, policy development, and energy production. Students in the B.S. program also choose supporting course work in focused areas closely related to the major. 

Prescribed course work includes such topics as:  

energy sources, uses, and technologies 

sustainability principles and practices 

climate change 

policy development and analysis 

You will also select additional courses in energy and science; analysis and technology; business and management; and ethics, leadership, and communications. 

Prescribed Courses (62 credits)

Introduction to speech communication: formal speaking, group discussion, analysis and evaluation of messages.

Resource use decisions and their effect on local, national, and global development.

ECON 102 and MATH 022 or equivalent

A student enrolled in this course must receive a grade of C or better.

Methods of economic analysis and their use; price determination; theory of the firm; distribution.

National income measurement; aggregate economic models; money and income; policy problems.

Exposure to energy efficiency in day-to-day life to save money and energy, and thereby protect the environment.

Survey of the commercial development of the world petroleum industry from various international, historical, business, and cultural perspectives.

Energy is in transition, with increased international energy demand and increasing environmental pressures. Energy transitions, approaches, and outcomes are addressed.

EGEE 101 or EGEE 102 or CHEM 112

Critical evaluation of selected media (e.g., books, film) in contemporary culture on topics related to energy and sustainability.

Orientation to goals of the Energy and Sustainability Policy program and resources available to help students succeed.

Industry perspective on the resources, technologies, engineering approaches, and externalities involved in satisfying worldwide energy demand profitably and sustainably.

ECON 104 and  EGEE 102 and  EGEE 120

Capstone course in energy technology and policy options for reduced-carbon communities. Covering agent/stakeholder relations, sustainability, communication, and public engagement.

GEOG 30N , CAS 100 , GEOG 432

An intensive, rhetorically based experience in reading and writing that will prepare you both to understand the communications that surround you and to succeed in your own communication efforts.

ENGL 4 or satisfactory performance on the English placement examination

The credits earned in this course may be applied toward the Writing/Speaking (GWS) requirement.

Writing reports and other common forms of business communication.

(ENGL 15 or ENGL 30) and  fourth-semester standing

Introduction to the relationships between humans and the natural environment, in addition to the theories and methods that geographers employ in addressing them.

Analysis, formulation, implementation, and impacts of energy-related policies, regulations, and initiatives.

EBF 200 and  EGEE 120 and PLSC 490

Human dimensions of global environmental change: human causes; human adaptations; and policy implications of global warming.

( EARTH 2 or GEOG 10 or METEO 3 ) and GEOG 30N

Examination of global warming and climate change: the basic science, projects, impacts, and approaches to mitigation.

STAT 200 or MATH 110 or MATH 140

This course examines the American democracy by looking at the dynamic interaction between the founding ideals of the United States government, the institutions established by the Constitution, and the ongoing contest for power within and through those institutions.

Advanced analysis of public policy, emphasizing policy evaluation and the factors that determine policy success and failure.

(PLSC 1 and   PLSC 2) or PUBPL 304W

Descriptive Statistics, frequency distributions, probability and normal distributions, statistical inference, linear regression, and correlation.

Placement into MATH 21 or higher.

Additional Courses (select 6 credits)

Nontechnical treatment of fundamentals of modern meteorology and the effects of weather and climate.

Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.

Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.

Engaged Scholarship: Internships and Foreign Studies

Penn State was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for its 2015 Community Engagement Classification, an honor resulting from our commitment to providing students with at least one outside-the-classroom engagement opportunity that impacts our community. For ESP students, foreign studies (EGEE 299) or domestic internship (EGEE 495) provide opportunity for learning outside of the classroom. You will work with faculty to design a meaningful and appropriate experience, considering your prior work and travel, interests, and professional aspirations.

Supporting Courses (select 21 credits)

Supporting courses should be selected in consultation with an adviser.

• Select 6 credits in Energy and Science
• Select 6 credits in Analysis and Technology
• Select 6 credits in Business and Management
• Select 3 credits in Ethics, Leadership and Communication

Electives (select 11 credits)

• 11 credits  chosen in consultation with an adviser

General Education Requirements

Some General Education requirements may be satisfied by courses required for the major. Students should work with an adviser to select courses.

• Writing/Speaking: 9 credits 
• Quantification: 6 credits  3-6 credits are selected from mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics; 3 credits may be selected from computer science or symbolic logic. 
• Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits 
• Natural Sciences (GN): 3 credits 
• Arts (GA): 3 credits 
• Humanities (GH): 3 credits 
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 3 credits  
• Inter-Domain course work: 6 credits  
• Natural Sciences (GN) (may be Inter-Domain): 3 credits
• GA, GH, GN, GS, and Inter-Domain courses: 6 credits   May include 3 credits of World Language course work beyond the requirements of the student’s degree program or at the 12th credit level, whichever is higher.

These General Education Requirements are for students who started in summer 2023 or later. Students who started earlier can review the prior version of the  general education requirements . 

Course Availability

If you're ready to see when your courses will be offered, visit our public LionPATH course search (opens in new window) to start planning ahead.

Start or Advance Your Career

The Bachelor of Science degree in Energy and Sustainability Policy (ESP) can prepare you for careers in the rapidly evolving energy and sustainability policy sector, especially where strong science, business, and analytical skills are required.

Job Titles Related to This Degree

The following roles are often held by people with this type of degree:

• Environmental Analyst
• Environmental Programs Specialist
• Environmental Protection Specialist
• Natural Resource Manager
• Resource Conservation Specialist

Employment Outlook for Occupational Fields Related to This Degree

Estimates of employment growth and total employment are provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and are subject to change. While these occupations are often pursued by graduates with this degree, individual outcomes may vary depending on a variety of factors. Penn State World Campus cannot guarantee employment in a given occupation.

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Environmental scientists and specialists, including health, conservation scientists, career services to set you up for success.

From the day you're accepted as a student, you can access resources and tools provided by Penn State World Campus Career Services to further your career. These resources are beneficial whether you're searching for a job or advancing in an established career.

• Opportunities to connect with employers
• Career counselor/coach support
• Occupation and salary information
• Internships
• Graduate school resources  

Additional Job Fields and Opportunities

You may work with a variety of organizations, advocacy groups, commercial firms, or regulatory bodies on projects related to:  

energy project development 

energy policy planning, analysis, and implementation 

energy efficiency and waste reduction initiatives 

environmental assessments 

regulatory compliance 

stakeholder communications 

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Undergraduate Tuition

Undergraduate tuition is calculated based on the number of credits for which you register and the number of total credits you have accrued at or transferred to Penn State.

Tuition is due shortly after each semester begins and rates are assessed every semester of enrollment.

2024–25 Academic Year Rates

Undergraduate students taking more than 19 credits will be charged the flat tuition rate plus the regular per credit hour rate for each credit above 19. 

Financial Aid and Military Benefits

Some students may qualify for financial aid. Take the time to research financial aid, scholarships, and payment options as you prepare to apply. Military service members, veterans, and their spouses or dependents should explore these potential military education benefits and financial aid opportunities , as well.

To view the detailed list of cost of attendance elements, select “World Campus” as the location on the  tuition site .

Military Grant-in-Aid Benefits for ESP Students 

Military Grant-in-Aid is an undergraduate program that brings our tuition rate closer to the Department of Defense cap, making a Penn State World Campus–quality education more affordable to our military students and spouses. More details are on the  Military Grants and Scholarships page . 

International Sustainability

The ESP program not only instills a strong sustainability ethic, but it also integrates an international perspective so you can gain knowledge of international, social, cultural, and political dimensions of energy and sustainability considerations on a global scale. 

Gain a Broad Energy and Sustainability Foundation

The ESP program at Penn State is one of the few online programs in the country that focuses specifically on policy within energy and sustainability. Our program is all-inclusive, covering all forms of energy with policy serving as the program's nexus. 

Choosing the Right Degree: B.A. or B.S.

We offer a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Energy and Sustainability Policy, both of which have the same General Education requirements and the same prescribed course work.  

In choosing which program best meets individual needs, you are encouraged to consider personal interests and strengths, professional aspirations, and plans for graduate school.  

The Bachelor of Science program allows you to select additional course work in areas closely related to the major.  

The Bachelor of Arts program expands the focus and allows students to select a foreign language and take supporting course work in global culture and humanities.  

For those with prior learning experience, the applicability of earlier course work to degree requirements may also be a consideration. 

Set Your Own Pace

Whether you are looking to finish your program as quickly as possible or balance your studies with your busy life, Penn State World Campus can help you achieve your education goals. Many students take one or two courses per semester. 

Our online courses typically follow a 12- to 15-week semester cycle, and there are three semesters per year (spring, summer, and fall). If you plan to take a heavy course load, you should expect your course work to be your primary focus and discuss your schedule with your academic adviser. 

To Finish Your Degree in Two to Three Years

• Take 6 courses each semester

To Finish Your Degree in Three to Four Years

• Take 4–5 courses each semester 

To Finish Your Degree in Five or More Years

• Take 2–3 courses each semester

Timelines may vary for students transferring credits from another school or based on course availability.

Convenient Online Format

This program's convenient online format gives you the flexibility you need to study around your busy schedule. You can skip the lengthy commute without sacrificing the quality of your education and prepare yourself for more rewarding career opportunities without leaving your home.

A Trusted Leader in Online Education

Penn State has a history of more than 100 years of distance education, and World Campus has been a leader in online learning for more than two decades. Our online learning environment offers the same quality education that our students experience on campus.

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Are you a member of the military, a veteran, or a military spouse? Please visit our military website for additional information regarding financial aid, transfer credits, and application instructions.

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Apply by October 31 to start January 13

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Complete your application and submit all required materials by the appropriate deadline. Your deadline will depend on the semester you plan to start your courses.

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Summer deadline, fall deadline, steps to apply, 1. review the admission requirements..

To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate or have completed your GED. 

2. Gather your required materials.

High school transcripts or GED transcript —  First-year applicants are required to submit  Self-Reported Academic Records (SRAR) . Official high school transcripts will only be required at the time a student accepts an offer of admission to Penn State.

Official college or university transcripts, if you attended another institution, and/or official military transcripts (if applicable). —  All college or university transcripts are required regardless of the length of time that has passed, the grades earned, or the accreditation of the institutions attended. Acceptance of transfer credit toward your degree is subject to final approval by the academic department. For detailed information,  see the Transfer Students page .

Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. Please send your transcripts by mail or electronically through Parchment, eScrip-Safe, or the National Student Clearinghouse directly to Penn State from the college/university where course work was attempted.

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Undergraduate Admissions Office The Pennsylvania State University 201 Shields Building University Park, PA 16802

English Proficiency  — The language of instruction at Penn State is English. With some exceptions, international applicants must take and submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum test scores and exceptions are found in the English Language Proficiency section on the  Undergraduate Admissions International Requirements page . Visit the  TOEFL website  for testing information. Penn State's institutional code is  2660 .

3. Create a Penn State login account.

To begin the online application, you will need a Penn State account.

Create a New Penn State Account

If you have any problems during this process, contact an admissions counselor at [email protected] .

Please note: Former Penn State students may not need to complete the admissions application or create a new Penn State account. Please visit our Returning Students page for instructions.

4. Read the application instructions.

Accessing mypennstate.

The MyPennState Portal provides access to our online admissions services. Before accessing MyPennState, you must have a Penn State account that will be used to access all Penn State systems. After creating an account, you will receive a unique Penn State User ID. You will need to enter your User ID followed by @psu.edu when signing in to MyPennState and other Penn State sites. For example, you should be entering something like ' [email protected] ' in the Sign In field.

The application consists of six sections:

Application Setup

Program of study, citizenship and residency, academics and experience, miscellaneous, review and submit.

Be sure to select "Online" for the "How would you like to complete your degree" question if you plan to attend Penn State World Campus.

The rest of this section will ask some basic questions about your education experience and military affiliation.

You will choose the degree type and then the starting semester.

Your starting campus will be selected as Penn State World Campus by default as long as you picked "Online" in your Application Setup. Click Continue.

On the Choose a Program page, select your intended major from the list.

Review your selection on the summary screen and click Continue to move on to the Citizenship and Residency section.

Complete the series of questions about your citizenship status, demographic information, Pennsylvania residency status, and family history.

You will need to enter academic experience information about your high school and any attempted courses at a college or university after high school.

The Education Gap Statement offers a place to explain any time that has elapsed between your high school graduation and your anticipated enrollment at Penn State. Please provide a summary of why that gap occurred. Some examples that would explain a gap in your education include work, family, attending another college or university, etc.

In the Miscellaneous section, you will provide any program-specific requirements (e.g., a personal statement), information about activities, and financial aid information.

Review your information, digitally sign your application, and provide payment for the application fee ($65 domestic or $75 international).

High School Transcripts and Academic Record

After your application is completed, you will also need to self-report your high school course work before the application deadline. You will be directed to fill out the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). It is helpful to have a high school transcript available when completing this section. In the third section, you'll select your program of study and campus.

Official high school transcripts or GED transcript, along with records from high school, are required, regardless of the length of time that has passed.

Include any college/university transcripts (required), military transcripts, and Proof of English Language proficiency (if applicable). SAT/ACT scores are not required if you are identified as an adult learner or transfer student.

All official documents should be sent to: 

You can also have your transcripts sent electronically through Parchment, eScript-Safe, or the National Clearinghouse directly to Penn State from the college/university where course work was attempted.

After receiving your application, application fee, and all required materials, your application will be evaluated for admission. You can check your application status online. This will provide the most up‐to‐date information about the status of your application and is updated once daily, before 8:00 a.m. (ET). Once a decision has been made regarding your application, it will be available to you through the MyPennState portal.

For information on when you can expect an admissions decision, visit the Dates and Deadlines page of the Undergraduate Admissions website. Make sure you click the "+" sign to see these dates for World Campus Applicants (First-Year and Transfer).

5. Complete the application.

Admissions help.

If you have questions about the admissions process, contact an admissions counselor at [email protected] .

Have questions or want more information? We're happy to talk.

To learn more about the online Bachelor of Science in Energy and Sustainability Policy, offered in partnership with the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, please contact:

World Campus Admissions Counselors Phone: 814-863-5386 [email protected]

Learn from the Best

The Bachelor of Science in Energy and Sustainability Policy is offered by Penn State World Campus in partnership with the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Our courses are taught by distinguished faculty who have special training and experience teaching in an online environment. 

Seth Blumsack

• Degree Ph.D., Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University
• Degree M.S., Economics, Carnegie Mellon University
• Degree B.A., Math and Economics, Reed College

Dr. Seth Blumsack's research focuses on policy-driven issues and technological change faced by the electricity and natural gas industries. He studies regulation, network reliability and resilience, and technological change in the power grid and natural gas supply systems.

Mark Fedkin

• Degree Ph.D., Geo-Environmental Engineering, Penn State
• Degree M.S., Geo-Environmental Engineering, Penn State
• Degree B.S., Geology, Moscow State University (Russia)

Dr. Mark Fedkin is an assistant teaching professor and lead faculty of the energy and sustainability policy program at Penn State. He is also a lead faculty in the renewable energy and sustainability systems graduate online program. He has worked for more than ten years for the Earth and Mineral Sciences Energy Institute, where he led experimental research on electrochemical energy systems and processes, including fuel cells, hydrogen technologies, electrophoresis, and corrosion in extreme environments. During his career as an experimentalist, Dr. Fedkin developed a number of methods and technologies for monitoring and sensing the environmental parameters in both simulated and natural settings.

Matt Howard

• Degree M.A., International Affairs, The George Washington University
• Degree B.A., International Economics and Cultural Affairs, Valparaiso University

Matt Howard is an adjunct instructor in the energy and sustainability policy program area with nearly 20 years of work experience in the field. He has developed and run sustainable manufacturing programs at the federal and local levels. Matt has also served as the sustainability officer for a major U.S. city and managed its energy portfolio. He previously served on the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology and currently works in the nonprofit sector addressing water security and sustainability issues.

Daniel Kasper

• Degree M.A., Geography, University of Denver
• Degree B.S., Earth Science, Penn State

Daniel Kasper is an adjunct instructor in the energy and sustainability policy program. His teaching focus at ESP is energy policy and general sustainability, and he has extensive experience teaching energy education, residential and commercial energy efficiency, energy investment analysis, data analytics, GIS, and human geography. Dan performs ASHRAE Level II audits of small commercial buildings and has a long history of addressing issues disproportionately impacting marginalized communities, including working with nonprofits that focus on energy, environmental, and social justice.

Thandazile Moyo

• Degree Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town
• Degree B.Eng. (Hnrs), Chemical Engineering, National University of Science and Technology (NUST)

Thandazile Moyo is an assistant professor of energy and mineral engineering. Her research focuses on the responsible development of mineral resources. Her technical expertise is in hydrometallurgical processing, where she looks at surface reactions and reaction kinetics in the extraction of metals, applying this knowledge in hydrometallurgical process flowsheet design. She researches the contributions of mining to sustainable development, assessing the performance of mining in its contributions, and looking at the elements that must come together for mining to be a catalyst for sustainability.

Brandi Robinson

• Degree M.S., Geography, Penn State
• Degree B.A., Environmental Studies and Geography, University of Pittsburgh

Brandi Robinson is an associate teaching professor and director of advising for the Penn State Energy and Sustainability Policy program. She also serves as an instructor for the renewable energy and sustainability systems master's program. She brings expertise in policy formation and analysis relative to carbon markets to her teaching, as well as local-scale greenhouse gas inventorying and mitigation strategy development.

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Kyiv Keeps Russian Oil in the Crosshairs

The pinprick attacks boost morale, but they don’t much dent moscow’s energy earnings., russia’s war in ukraine.

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While Ukraine’s surprise combined-arms incursion into the Russian oblast of Kursk gets all the headlines , Kyiv continues to carry out a parallel, deep-strike operation to target Russian vulnerabilities, with continued attacks on oil refineries and fuel depots behind the front lines.

A massive tank farm in Proletarsk, a city in Russia’s Rostov region, has been burning uncontrollably for four days after Ukrainian drones slammed into 70-odd tanks full of diesel and gasoline; by some estimates , the fire could be incinerating as much as $200 million worth of Russian fuel. Overnight on Tuesday, Ukraine launched one of its biggest attacks yet on Moscow, and although most of those drones and missiles were shot down, Ukraine did seem to start another conflagration at an oft-hit refinery in Novoshakhtinsk , also in Rostov.

So far this year, Ukraine says that it has successfully attacked more than 30 Russian oil installations, some deep inside Russia. The latest estimates are that about 17 percent of Russia’s (admittedly ample) oil-refining capacity has been damaged to some extent by the strikes. But more broadly, Russia continues to export huge volumes of oil and even a fair bit of natural gas, ensuring that oil revenues continue to fuel its war machine despite the odd million spent here and there to repair damaged crackers and condensers.

Ukraine’s pinprick assaults on Russia’s oil infrastructure, often answered with counter-battery Russian missiles aimed at vulnerable Ukrainian power plants, are part of the latest tit-for-tat energy battle in the longer-term, less violent energy war that the two countries have waged for years, especially over natural gas supplies and prices. 

In some ways, the energy fight is an adjunct to the fight on the battlefield. Ukraine’s ability to damage (even for short periods of time) Russian refineries and fuel depots is meant, in part, to undermine logistics for the Russian army, which continues to occupy large swaths of southern and eastern Ukraine. Blowing up expensive installations deep inside Russia is also a psychological boon for Ukraine, which has been largely on the back foot since early 2022. Russia’s systematic destruction of the Ukrainian electric power grid, meanwhile, is meant to undermine civilian morale and resilience ahead of winter.

The White House had initially warned Kyiv not to strike Russian oil installations, fearing Russian reprisals as well as an inconvenient spike in oil and gasoline prices ahead of the U.S. election, but Ukraine has plowed ahead regardless (just as it did with the Kursk incursion). 

The big question is: Do all the eye-grabbing explosions at refineries and fuel depots make much of a difference to Russia’s surprisingly resilient oil-based economy?

“The drones can cause economic damage an order of magnitude or higher than the cost of the drones themselves, and so yes, there is some economic damage and net benefit, cost-wise. But the damage done is brief and relatively easy to repair,” said Sergey Vakulenko, an energy expert at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center. “Will it make drastic impacts on Russian oil revenues? Probably not. The drones cannot do what the sanctions were unable to achieve.” 

In some cases, Vakulenko said, the oil installations that Ukraine is targeting, chosen because they are within easy range of drones, may not be the critical marks that Kyiv imagines. Many of the older refineries in western Russia were built to take advantage of export customs loopholes that made it more beneficial to export barely refined oil products, even very low-quality ones, than to export regular crude. These aren’t the crown jewels, but the cracked zircons.

“The benefits of hitting those refineries may not be what the Ukrainians thought,” said Vakulenko, who was previously an oil executive at Russian and international companies. 

Like the Kursk operation, high-profile blows by Ukraine threaten to distort the view of what otherwise remains an unequal battle. If the war has come to the energy patch, it is because Russia—from nearly the beginning of the conflict—has targeted Ukrainian power installations as a deliberate part of its campaign to destroy civilian infrastructure. During the first year of the full-scale invasion, Russia targeted easy-to-hit structures, such as power transformers, that could disrupt electricity across Ukraine, especially in big cities. But that damage was relatively easy to repair, and Ukraine made it through the first winter in fairly good shape. 

At the beginning of this year, once Ukraine had homemade drones and missiles that could strike deep into Russia, thus neatly skirting both U.S. targeting prohibitions and leaky Russian air defenses, Kyiv began systematically hitting oil installations . 

In response, Moscow intensified its campaign against Ukraine’s power grid, this time using heavy missiles to go after harder-to-destroy and much-harder-to-repair power plants themselves. More than half of Ukraine’s electricity generation capacity has been blown up or seriously damaged, a huge problem heading into winter given the reliance of Ukraine’s urban heating system (and water supplies) on the power plants.

But that campaign peaked just before summer; since then, there has been a respite in the Russian vendetta against power plants. The aftershocks are still felt, though. This week, in addition to a small-scale Russian attack on power facilities just across the border in Sumy, Ukraine announced a return to rolling blackouts for many parts of the country—mostly due to increased peak power demand during the hot summer months, but clearly exacerbated by the loss of so much generation capacity, which is still a huge concern for Ukrainian officials and Western experts.

“We have not seen wide-scale attacks for six weeks or so. Russia may just be collecting missiles to attack later in the year, in October or so. As of now, there is no sign that weaponization of energy is weakening,” said Andrian Prokip, an energy expert at the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute in Kyiv.

Yet the fight over refineries and power plants is just part of an even broader energy war that has aspects both of the absurd and of the absurdly normal. 

Last week, after months of feverish speculation, conspiracy theories, and finger-pointing, reporting (and a German arrest warrant) emerged that seemed to put blame for the high-profile 2023 destruction of Russia’s no-longer-operational Nord Stream gas pipeline on a band of Ukrainian freelancers. 

Meanwhile, Russian natural gas continues to transit in pipes through war-torn Ukraine, headed for customers farther west in Austria, Slovakia, and Italy. Not even Ukraine’s cross-border grab of Sudzha, the pumping station for the last trans-Ukraine pipeline, has interrupted the (limited) flows of gas moving from one belligerent state through another. 

And then there are the nuclear power plants. Since early in the war, Russia has occupied the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe’s largest, in the south-central part of Ukraine. Since then, the International Atomic Energy Agency has periodically warned of concerns over the safety and security of the plant, which is now in shutdown but still potentially dangerous. Two weeks ago, a mysterious fire broke out at one of the cooling towers; a few days later, a drone explosion threatened the power supply to the facility. For years now, Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of nuclear blackmail and brinkmanship over the plant. 

Once Ukraine leapt across the Russian border, Russian media immediately warned that Ukrainian forces were seeking to capture the Kursk nuclear power plant for an apparent atomic hostage swap; most recently, Russian defenders began digging trenches around the reactors.

“The Russians have used and will continue to use the precarious state of nuclear safety at Zaporizhzhia for their own rhetorical and blackmail purposes. I suspect they may try to do the same in relation to the Kursk NPP,” said Darya Dolzikova, a research fellow of the Royal United Services Institute. 

“ I see no indication that Ukraine is looking to attack the nuclear plant and the Ukrainian government has refuted any suggestions to that end,” she added. “So any Russian statements or actions to the contrary I take to be fear-mongering by Moscow.”

Keith Johnson is a reporter at  Foreign Policy  covering geoeconomics and energy. Twitter:  @KFJ_FP

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