Define energy policy.

Definition should include concepts such as

• energy market (day ahead vs. real time) and planning
• legislation on energy use and standards (emissions)
• legislation on trading and transport
• sustainability
• cybersecurity
• energy security
• energy independence
• energy equity
• health and welfare
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
• Independent Power Producers (IPP)
• regulated utility
• unregulated utility
• spark spread
• black start capability

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is spark spread?
• What does black start capability mean?