Chapter 14
Policies and Politics in Practice
Goals
- Define public policy.
- Give examples of federal and state laws that directly impact the energy industry.
- Describe federal appliance standards, state renewable portfolio standards, and building energy codes.
CTE Energy & Natural Resources Career Subcluster
Clean & Alternative Energy
Conservation & Land Management
Environmental Protection
Utilities
Activities
Industry Engagement Activity
This activity connects local K-12 educators with industry professionals to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world career demands.
60-90 min.
Varies
Birth of the EPA
Students will identify environmental issues facing the U.S. in the early 1970s, and speculate what legislation and regulations Congress and the EPA would have passed and enforced.
30 min.
Free
Sound the Alarm – Declaring a Climate Emergency
Students will learn about climate emergencies, take part in poster-making to engage their peers and community, and connect with their local representative to share their ideas.
55 min.
Free
Goals
- Describe demand-side management techniques.
- List ways distributed energy storage can help keep demand and supply balanced.
- Explain how the increasing number of electric vehicles may help keep the grid reliable.
CTE Energy & Natural Resources Career Subcluster
Clean & Alternative Energy
Conservation & Land Management
Environmental Protection
Utilities