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This course aims to connect sustainable energy to the challenge of climate change. The energy sector is the most important source of greenhouse gases, and decarbonizing energy is necessary for effective climate mitigation. The course reviews the problem of climate change in the energy sector and opportunities for sustainable energy. The course covers not only the power sector, but also industrial energy and heating. In the class, students gain a broad overview of the challenge of low-carbon energy, potential technical solutions, and policy options for pursuing them.