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Course Details In Brief
Level: The course is for Policymakers, planners, development practitioners, energy specialists.Length: 3 weeks
Subject: English.
Institution: The World Bank Group
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes
Session: November 03, 2015 – November 23, 2015 and May 03, 2016 – May 24, 2016
About The Course
The course begins with an overview of the range of policy tools available, including price instruments (e.g., feed-in tariffs), quantity instruments (e.g., tradable renewable energy certificates) and standards (e.g., building codes for energy efficiency). As an example, the course discusses the opportunities provided by these policy tools, together with the challenges of implementation. The course ends with a discussion on how these policies can be integrated into overall green growth strategies at the national level.The course also examines how public policy and financial support can support innovation, research and development of new technologies in the energy sector. It discusses global patterns of innovation and a range of policies to encourage the development, deployment and diffusion of green technologies.
Why Choose World Bank MOOC?
World Bank Group is offering this online course via an e-institute totally free. This course is offered totally free in facilitated format. The course is unique in covering a broad spectrum of energy sector strategies, including both renewable energy and energy efficiency.Application Procedure
Once you have selected a course, click on the “apply now” link to determine the course delivery date that suits you most. The link will direct you to an online application form that will open in your browser. After you fill out all the fields in the form, click on the “submit” button. Please be aware that this is only an application, you are not enrolled in the course yet. You will receive an automated confirmation that your application has been received. Please note that you will not receive log on information at this time. In a few weeks, we will send you an email informing you of your application status (accepted, declined or waitlisted). If you have been selected, you will also, at that time, be given information on how to pay the course fee if applicable.You Will Learn
It helps develop the mindset and knowledge base required for anyone wishing to pursue a more in-depth analysis on energy systems planning. The course provides better understanding of the policy instruments used to promote the deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in developing countries.For detailed information go through e-institute.
