About EPIC
The Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC) is a non-profit academic and
research center of the USD School of Law that studies energy policy issues
affecting the San Diego region and California. EPIC integrates research and analysis, law school study, and public education, and serves as a source of legal and policy expertise and information in the development of sustainable solutions that meet our future energy needs.
EPIC Mission
EPIC's mission is to:
- Educate the public and public officials concerning
energy issues and policies;
- Provide law school courses in the subject matter, including those
for law training by current practitioners, and allowing use of law students
to conduct research for the benefit and progress of the program
- Research and issue detailed empirical and analytical reports on energy
trends, policy options and implications to inform public decision makers;
- Encourage the use and development of less costly and more environmentally
friendly energy resource, including the testing of alternative products,
and publication of performance data; and,
- Encourage the location of efficient energy resources and products
in the San Diego region – including current manufacturers of energy
saving and solar-related devices.
EPIC History
EPIC was established at the USD School of Law in February 2005 with a
gift from the San Diego District Attorney’s Office comprising cy
pres settlement funds from a lawsuit against Duke Energy
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