Driven by Demand
Cambridge University Press, 6/18/2015
EAN 9781107507104, ISBN10: 1107507103
Paperback, 402 pages, 22.8 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
Language: English
Energy plays a central role in shaping our society and infrastructure, making it increasingly important for today's leaders to understand the impact of energy decisions. Discussions about energy often neglect important historical lessons about previous energy transformations and provide inadequate consideration of context - Driven by Demand takes a fresh approach by exploring the emergence of energy systems, outcomes and priorities. It outlines select historical and current events, challenges, and developing energy trends using a range of case studies. Readers will gain foundational knowledge about energy flows and end-uses, helping them to become more conversant about energy outcomes and priorities. This accessible book paves the way for broader discussions about societal resilience, privacy, and security concerns associated with the move towards 'smart' infrastructure. This is a must-read for business executives, policymakers and students working in energy policy, energy management and sustainable business.
Part I. Introduction
1. You get what you ask for
Part II. Three Frameworks
2. Energy
the product
3. Energy
the delivery system
4. Energy
the value proposition
Part III. Critical Decisions
5. The international Niagara commission of 1891
6. Trash as treasure
7. Paying for pavement
8. Heat, without the hot air
9. The collision of two critical infrastructures
Part IV. Energy Futurism
10. Towards better management of energy infrastructures
11. Risk management in energy
12. Resilience as a core value
13. Exploring energy security
14. Energy-as-a-service
Part V. Societal Advancement
15. Bringing it all together
References
Index.