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Decoding the Energy Industry

University Place lecture series.

Create an Energy Portfolio

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Paul Meier assesses energy systems to create a viable energy portfolio. (1h 42m 41s)

The Social Contract that Created the Monopoly

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Richard Hirsh discusses regulation, deregulation and the electric utility system. (1h 54m 17s)

How Does Power Get Delivered to My Switch?

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Ken Copp and Dennis Bahr discuss the path electricity takes to our homes. (1h 57m 35s)

Our Non-Carbon Based Technologies

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Presentation focusing on nuclear, solar and wind power technologies. (1h 58m 48s)

Should We Really be Adding Electric Vehicles?

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Presentation focusing on whether electric cars are advantageous to the environment. (1h 54m 49s)

Just How Much Energy is Out There?

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Alan Carroll looks at the supply, costs and consequences of using fossil fuels for energy. (1h 31m 34s)

Understanding Your Energy Bill

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Cara Lee Mahany Braithwait and Bruce Chapman explain your electric bill—line by line. (2h 3m 20s)

The History of Power Production

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Learn about the history of power production and the politics that shaped the industry. (1h 49m 40s)

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