Regional Energy-Environmental Economic Modeling for Policy Analysis

Understanding how energy production, consumption, and economic activity interact across different geographic regions is essential for designing effective environmental policies. This text-based course guides you through the foundational principles of regional energy-environmental economic modeling, showing you how to translate spatial data into actionable policy insights. You will transition from understanding core economic theories to analyzing the environmental impacts of regional energy choices. What you will learn: Understand the fundamentals of green accounting and regional economic indicators; Analyze spatial energy demand and supply dynamics across different geographic areas; Evaluate methods for regional energy forecasting and price determination; Assess the environmental implications of regional energy consumption and production; Explore modern open-source modeling tools and spatial data integration techniques. You will start with key definitions and green accounting principles before moving into regional supply-demand dynamics, forecasting methodologies, and policy simulation frameworks. This course is designed for beginners, public policy students, and aspiring environmental analysts who want to understand the economic models driving regional climate and energy decisions, with no prior modeling experience required. Start building your foundational skills in regional environmental-economic analysis today.