The Future of Energy Use

List of contents

1. The Changing Energy Landscape
2. Cost of Energy and Scenario Planning
3. Energy and Development Planning
4. Efficiency of End-Use
5. Conventional Fuels
6. Nuclear Energy
7. Renewable Energy Resources
8. Energy Futures
Appendix 1: Global Energy Resources
Appendix 2: Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Appendix 3: Global Warming Potential
Appendix 4: Measurements and Conversion Tables
Appendix 5: Cost Benefit Analysis

About the author

Phil O'Keefe is Director of ETC UK, a not-for-profit development organization, and Professor of Economic Development and Environmental Management at Northumbria University, UK.
Dr Geoff O'Brien is a senior lecturer at Northumbria University.
Professor Nicola Pearsall is the Director of Northumbria Photovoltaics Applications Centre (NPAC) and group leader for the Energy Systems and Materials research group in the School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences, Northumbria University.

Summary

Presents analysis of the use of different forms of energy and their environmental and social impacts. This title examines conventional, nuclear and renewable sources and technologies. It reviews policy shifts with relation to energy efficiency, carbon capture and storage, combined heat and power, and combined cycle gas turbines.

Additional text

'This is a comprehensive global overview of the immediate and medium-term problems of energy futures and a useful summary for academics. It is also a critical call to politicians to get moving.'
Paul Raskin, Director, Tellus Institute, USA

'An essential and salutary read for those who want an informed energy debate.'
Dr Yacob Mulugetta, Centre for Environmental Strategy, University of Surrey, UK

'A unique introduction and guide to all the vital issues within energy for students, academics and professionals new to the field.'
ISES Membership Newsletter 2010.

Product details

• Authors: Geoff O'Brien, O'Brien Geoff, Phil O'Keefe, Phil/ O'brien O'Keefe, O'Keefe Phil, Nicola Pearsall, Pearsall Nicola, Phil O'Keefe
• Publisher: Stylus Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2009
• EAN: 9781844075041
• ISBN: 978-1-84407-504-1
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Sustainability, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Power Resources / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Energy, Energy technology & engineering, Energy industries & utilities, Energy technology and engineering, Energy industries and utilities