District Heating and Cooling Networks in the European Union
District Heating and Cooling Networks in the European Union

Author: Antonio Colmenar-Santos

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-07-18

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 3319579525

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book evaluates the potential of the combined use of district heating networks and cogeneration in the European Union (EU). It also proposes measures to remove barriers hindering their widespread implementation, formulates policies for their implementation, and evaluates their economic, energy, and environmental consequences. The book presents a preliminary assessment of the likely cost and the impact of widespread adoption of district heating networks and cogeneration carried out in three cities that represent the variety of climatic conditions in the EU. Based on this assessment, it is estimated that by undertaking the maximum economically feasible implementation across the EU, fuel savings of €95M/year would be achieved, representing energy savings of 6,400 petajoules (PJ), which is around 15% of the total final energy consumption in the EU in 2013 (46,214.5 PJ). Using simple and quick calculations and not specific software, the method used allows the evaluation of the potential benefits of retrofitting existing power plants into cogeneration plants and connecting them to nearby heating networks. In light of increasing energy costs and environmental concerns, the book is of interest to heating engineers, city planners, and policy-makers around the globe.

Dynamics of Energy, Environment and Economy
Dynamics of Energy, Environment and Economy

Author: Hassan Qudrat-Ullah

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2020-08-24

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9783030435776

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The book addresses the vital and interwoven areas of energy, environment, and the economy within the field of sustainability research. Fundamental technical details, empirical data, and case studies taking into account local and international perspectives are included. Issues such as energy security, depleting fossil fuel reserves, global warming and climate change, as well as novel energy technologies are covered. The dynamic global response will be discussed from the perspective of policy, technology, and economics. Vital details in the form of text boxes, illustrations, graphs, tables and appendices are included. The book will serve as reference book for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, academics, policy makers, NGOs and developmental sector professionals within the field.

Socio-Economic Impacts of Bioenergy Production
Socio-Economic Impacts of Bioenergy Production

Author: Dominik Rutz

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2014-02-23

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 331903829X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Around the world, many countries are increasing efforts to promote biomass production for industrial uses including biofuels and bio-products such as chemicals and bio-plastic. Against a backdrop of lively public debate on sustainability, bioenergy wields both positive and negative impacts upon a variety of environmental and socio-economic issues. These include property rights, labor conditions, social welfare, economic wealth, poverty reduction and more. This book discusses the issues and impacts of bioenergy, taking into account the local and regional framework under which bioenergy is produced, touching upon educational level, cultural aspects, the history and economies of the producing countries and an array of policies including environmental and social targets. The book surveys and analyzes global bioenergy production from a number of perspectives. The authors illustrate the complexity of interrelated topics in the bioenergy value chain, ranging from agriculture to conversion processes, as well as from social implications to environmental effects. It goes on to offer insight on future challenges associated with the expected boom of a global bio-based economy, which contributes to the paradigm shift from a fossil-based to a biomass and renewable energy-based economy. The expert contributors include researchers, investors, policy makers, representatives from NGOs and other stakeholders, from Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Their contributions build upon the results of the Global-Bio-Pact project on “Global Assessment of Biomass and Bio-product Impacts on Socio-economics and Sustainability,” which was supported by the European Commission in its 7th Framework Program for Research and Technological Development, conducted from February 2010 to January 2013. The book benefits policy makers, scientists and NGO staffers working in the fields of agriculture, forestry, biotechnology and energy.

World Energy Outlook 2019
World Energy Outlook 2019

Author: International Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2019-11-13

Total Pages: 807

ISBN-13: 9789264523272

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The World Energy Outlook series is a leading source of strategic insight on the future of energy and energy-related emissions, providing detailed scenarios that map out the consequences of different energy policy and investment choices. This year's edition updates the outlooks for all fuels, technologies and regions, based on the latest market data, policy initiatives and cost trends. In addition, the 2019 report tackles some key questions in depth: (i) What do the shale revolution, the rise of liquefied natural gas, the falling costs of renewables and the spread of digital technologies mean for tomorrow's energy supply?; (ii) How can the world get on a pathway to meet global climate targets and other sustainable energy goals?; (iii) What are the energy choices that will shape Africa's future, and how might the rise of the African consumer affect global trends?; (iv) How large a role could offshore wind play in the transformation of the energy sector?; (v) Could the world's gas grids one day deliver low-carbon energy?

Y on Earth
Y on Earth

Author: Aaron William Perry

Publisher: Oikos Way DBA y on Earth

Published: 2017-03-02

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 9780998629407

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Y on Earth is a vast journey through hope, faith, knowledge and wisdom. Hope in our ability to learn and grow. Faith in our humanity and the resilience of our living planet. Knowledge that change and deliberate evolution are possible. And Wisdom that our power to choose -- our paths and our future -- is among the most potent forces in the world.

Eficiencia energética de los edificios. Sistema de gestión energética ISO 50001. Auditorías energéticas
Eficiencia energética de los edificios. Sistema de gestión energética ISO 50001. Auditorías energéticas

Author: REY MARTINEZ, FRANCISCO JAVIER

Publisher: Ediciones Paraninfo, S.A.

Published: 2018-07-27

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 8428339953

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Este libro actualiza la segunda parte del libro tituladoEficiencia energética en edificios. Certificación y auditorías energéticas al incluir como novedad el marco general de un sistema de gestión energética SGEn ISO 50001 y su aplicación a la eficiencia energética en el sector de los edificios, así como las últimas normativas vigentes. El objetivo de esta obra es dar a conocer y dotar de herramientas prácticas al gestor energético de edificios: el conocimiento de la SGEn ISO 50001, su aplicación, así como la herramienta de auditoría energética para obtener las medidas de mejora y conseguir para un determinado edificio: • Una mayor eficiencia energética. • Un menor impacto ambiental. • Un elevado ahorro económico. A través de un caso práctico aplicado a un edificio existente, se analiza la metodología de un sistema de gestión energética ISO 50001 utilizada a nivel internacional. Asimismo, mediante el manejo de la herramienta de auditoría energética explicada, podemos obtener indicadores de gestión energética para optimizar la eficiencia energética del edificio en el caso práctico de un edificio en operación. Finalmente, se incluye otra herramienta novedosa como es el protocolo internacional de verificación y medida IPMVP de EVO. Su conocimiento y su aplicación son de gran utilidad en la gestión energética que utilizan las empresas de servicios energéticos (ESE). Este libro, junto con el primer volumen Eficiencia energética de los edificios. Certificación energética, completan las dos herramientas más utilizadas en la eficiencia energética de los edificios: la certificación energética y la auditoría energética.

Metogología para la implementación del Sistema de Gestión Integral de la Energía
Metogología para la implementación del Sistema de Gestión Integral de la Energía

Author: Castrillón Mendoza, Rosaura Del Pilar

Publisher: Programa Editorial Universidad Autónoma de Occidente

Published: 2014-07-30

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 9588994136

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Este libro presenta la experiencia de los autores en la implementación del sistema de gestión energética denominado Sistema de Gestión Integral de la Energía SGIE, trabajo realizado entre los años 2005 y 2014. Lo más significativo del SGIE está en que es un sistema de gestión energética que cumple con los requerimientos de la ISO 50001. Además en el texto se presenta el Modelo de Gestión Integral de la Energía MGIE, que establece la manera de implementar paso a paso el SGIE dentro de la organización.

Metodología para la planificación energética a partir de la norma ISO 50001
Metodología para la planificación energética a partir de la norma ISO 50001

Author: Rosaura del Pilar Castrillón Mendoza

Publisher: Autónoma de Occidente

Published: 2018-02-01

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 9588994608

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

En Colombia, la gestión energética se ha desarrollado gracias a la sinergia Estado-Universidad-Empresa, que inicia con el marco legal apoyado en políticas gubernamentales, así como a iniciativas de las universidades y otras instituciones en actividades de investigación en eficiencia energética, aportando en el desarrollo de modelos y programas de gestión energética para el sector productivo. Metodología para la planificación energética a partir de la norma ISO 50001, es una propuesta para la ejecución de la etapa de planificación energética en la implementación de un Sistema de Gestión Energética (SGE), acorde con los requisitos de la norma ISO 50001. Cada una de los capítulos de la planificación energética, se desarrolla a través de una propuesta metodológica y el uso de herramientas aplicadas en casos demostrativos, lo cual permite a las organizaciones contar con una referencia técnica para la implementación de esta etapa.

ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems
ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems

Author: Johannes Kals

Publisher: Business Expert Press

Published: 2015-07-20

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 1631570102

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Managers and academia targeting energy performance improvements have a valuable tool in ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems, which allows for a certification after third-party audits. Business managers may reduce costs and fully tap the strategic potential of energy as a competitive factor. Academic lecturers can introduce energy in their specific field of teaching and research, helping their students to be successful. Students get a unique selling proposition being endowed with this cutting-edge expertise when applying for a job. The book provides an overview of energy and business administration as an evolving field, outlining the theoretical framework supported by practical examples. Energy oriented business administration involves • accountancy: linking technical energy reviews to cost- and revenue accounting, • operations, procurement, and supply chain management: implementing “demand side management” profiting of volatile electricity costs at the exchange, • managerial accounting: supporting decisions by energy performance indicators, making use of smart metering, business intelligence, and in-memory databases, • strategic planning and CSR: outpacing competitors while living up to ethical values.