Global Energy Assessment

Global Energy Assessment

Author: Thomas B. Johansson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-08-27

Total Pages: 1885

ISBN-13: 052118293X

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Independent, scientifically based, integrated, policy-relevant analysis of current and emerging energy issues for specialists and policymakers in academia, industry, government.


Energy Efficiency: Innovations: Driving Prosperity, Slashing Emissions

Energy Efficiency: Innovations: Driving Prosperity, Slashing Emissions

Author: Henry Kelly

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2020-11-06

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 9811217874

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Energy efficiency touches all parts of the economy and lies at the heart of all plausible strategies for addressing climate change. A fascinating range of new technologies and new business models have emerged in the past few years and are rapidly reshaping the field and driving efficiency improvements — many of them completely unexpected.This book provides a fresh look at energy efficiency written in a way that can be interesting to experts and serve as an entry point for novices. With chapters written by recognized experts in their fields of expertise, the book provides readers with a clear perspective on the state-of-the art developments of both new technologies and new approaches to system design and operations in buildings, industry, transportation, and urban design. Strategies for electrification and optimization based on data and powerful algorithms are also explored in depth. The discussion includes new mobility systems, smart buildings, reimagined industrial processes, new materials, and smart grid integration.Related Link(s)


Scenarios for a Clean Energy Future

Scenarios for a Clean Energy Future

Author: United States. Department of Energy. Interlaboratory Working Group on Energy-Efficient and Clean Energy Technologies

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 1428918442

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Global Climate Change

Global Climate Change

Author: Horace M. Karling

Publisher: Nova Publishers

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9781560729990

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Now that the Bush Administration has kiboshed the Kyoto Protocol, are efforts to curtail global warming dead? Are even more technical studies called for? The issue of global warming would appear to be one which will force pollution control even before the public will need to walk around with gas masks as part of their daily attire. Such controls, however, will require a gutsy administration in Washington which may not surface in the short run. This new book brings presents the issues of global climate change in a crystal clear manner leaving no doubt that a crisis is enveloping the world.