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A Wiley Survival Guide on our Energy Future

Concerned about our energy future? Turn to this guide for easy-to-grasp and up-to-date coverage of the many aspects of the energy value chain:

• Oil and natural gas

• Coal

• Fossil fuels and the greenhouse effect

• Energy from water

• Biomass

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Wind energy

• Nuclear energy

• Electricity

• Energy storage

• Transportation

• Housing

• Smart energy consumption

• Hydrogen

Armed with the knowledge in this book, students, teachers, decision-makers, politicians, and consumers can form educated and informed opinions on the future of energy and its impact on the economy, health, and the environment. ... Read more

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For beginners, maybe??
This book may be ok for some who have no experience with energy, but if you've read a little, I wouldn't recommend it. It's got some nice sections, but not particularly easy to read overall.It's not the "one book" that you would buy on energy. ... Read more

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This updated new edition examines the potential limits of technological solutions to energy related environmental problems and suggests that social, economic, and political solutions may also be necessary. ... Read more

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delivery options
I ordered this book for one of my daughter's college courses. The book was fine, but I warn against choosing the expidited shipping option. My order was filled by Caiman_outlet. I payed extra because she needed it asap. I was told it would be 4-6 days but I did not receive my order for 21 days. Needless to say, it put her way behind in her class. Adding to my frustration was my inability to speak to anyone directly at the distributer. I was offered a partial refund of my shipping cost, but by the time I'm done jumping through their hoops, it's not even worth my time. Buyer beware! ... Read more

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Wind energy’s bestselling textbook- fully revised.

This must-have second edition includes up-to-date data, diagrams, illustrations and thorough new material on:

• the fundamentals of wind turbine aerodynamics;
• wind turbine testing and modelling;
• wind turbine design standards;
• offshore wind energy;
• special purpose applications, such as energy storage and fuel production.

Fifty additional homework problems and a new appendix on data processing make this comprehensive edition perfect for engineering students.

This book offers a complete examination of one of the most promising sources of renewable energy and is a great introduction to this cross-disciplinary field for practising engineers.

“provides a wealth of information and is an excellent reference book for people interested in the subject of wind energy.” (IEEE Power & Energy Magazine, November/December 2003)

“deserves a place in the library of every university and college where renewable energy is taught.” (The International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, Vol.41, No.2 April 2004)

“a very comprehensive and well-organized treatment of the current status of wind power.” (Choice, Vol. 40, No. 4, December 2002)

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no practical examples.
This book has no practical examples. This book is really boring. It only talks about theories but there aren't any examples or application.

If you're a professor, DO NOT USE THIS BOOK. Use something else.

Simply the best-written text on wind enegy!
This book is absolutely the best book I have owned on the subject. I love the simplicity of the text, clarity of the illustrations, and above all the fact that it covered all the necessary areas on the subject. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in expanding their knowledge on wind energy.

Fifty new homework problems and a new appendix on data processing are just a few of the updates
The second updated edition of WIND ENERGY EXPLAINED: THEORY, DESIGN AND APPLICATION includes the latest data, illustrations and all new material on wind turbines, offshore wind energy, and more. Fifty new homework problems and a new appendix on data processing are just a few of the updates and expansions for this fine edition, recommended for any college-level science and natural resources collection.

Great Wind Energy Engineering book!
This is a great book.So far, the theoretical teachings in this book have been excellent for my ME 430 class.

A nice, practical introduction to the field
I've just started this book. It's for a Wind Energy Systems course. So far, it has been a very straight-forward and practical introduction into the field of wind energy. While it is very easy to understand and very practical, it's also been quite thorough in explaining the concepts. Overall, I anticipate this to be a great book; certainly one of the "keepers" you come across every now and then. ... Read more

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The definitive work on future energy sources
Does nuclear power have a role in the green energy revolution? How about coal? What can we learn from Germany, arguably the world's greatest success story in green power? Morris covers all the bases in Energy Switch: Proven Solutions for a Renewable Future. The author's years of energy reporting for Germany's leading tech publisher have paid off in this book. He gives us a complete and nuanced look at all of the different energy sources -- from biomass, to fuel cells, to photovoltaics, to wind. But Morris, doesn't stop with so-called "alternative" energy sources; he also gives us a detailed look at coal, nuclear, natural gas, and oil, with impartial discussions of both the merits and the pitfalls of each.

The books shifts adroitly from the micro level to the big picture, explaining climate, economic, and social consequences. Morris also interprets the German system of subsidies and political measures in a way that is easy to grasp for American readers. And perhaps the book's greatest contribution is the author's practical recommendations for how America can benefit from some of the strategies that have been so successful in Germany.

Like it or not, energy indepenence and renewable energy is where America is headed. Energy Switch is a must-read book for anybody who wants to understand where the ride is taking us.
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What is energy? Why do we need energy? What is being done to save energy? The Environment Detective Investigates helps you to answer these questions and many more about energy. Find out about the different kinds of energy, what global warming is and what is being done to use energy wisely ... Read more

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An examination of how energy efficiency can be enhanced by integrating advances in architecture and engineering. Exploring the evolving relationship between architecture and engineering, this book examines the environmental function and performance of buildings in the twenty-first century. Critical studies of outstanding recent building projects around the world reveal the many innovative ways designers can integrate architecture and engineering to produce buildings that are both attractive and energy efficient. 180 color and 120 black-and-white illustrations. ... Read more

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Volume 1: Econometric General Equilibrium Modeling presents an econometric approach to general equilibrium modeling of the impact of economic policies. Earlier approaches were based on the "calibration" of general equilibrium models to a single data point. The obvious disadvantage of calibration is that it requires highly restrictive assumptions about technology and preferences, such as fixed input-output coefficients. These assumptions are contradicted by the massive evidence of energy conservation in response to higher world energy prices, beginning in 1973. The econometric approach to general equilibrium modeling successfully freed economic policy analysis from the straight jacket imposed by calibration.As a consequence of changes in energy prices and new environmental policies, a wealth of historical experience has accumulated over the past two decades. Interpreted within the framework of the neoclassical theory of economic growth, this experience provides essential guidelines for future policy formation. Volume 2: Energy, the Environment, and Economic Growth presents a new econometric general equilibrium model of the United States that captures the dynamic mechanisms underlying growth trends and responses to energy and environmental policies. Jorgenson uses the model to analyze the impacts of environmental regulations on U.S. economic growth and tax policies for controlling U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide. ... Read more

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The book offers a comprehensive account of how the world evolved to its present state in which humans now exercise a powerful, in many cases dominant, influence for global environmental change. It outlines the history that led to this position of dominance, in particular the role played by our increasing reliance on fossil sources of energy, on coal, oil and natural gas, and the problems that we are now forced to confront as a result of this history. The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is greater now than at any time over at least the past 650,000 years with prospects to increase over the next few decades to levels not seen since dinosaurs roamed the Earth 65 million years ago.Comparable changes are evident also for methane and nitrous oxide and for a variety of other constituents of the atmosphere including species such as the ozone depleting chlorofluorocarbons for which there are no natural analogues.

Increases in the concentrations of so-called greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are responsible for important changes in global and regional climate with consequences for the future of global society which, though difficult to predict in detail, are potentially catastrophic for a world poorly equipped to cope.Changes of climate in the past were repetitively responsible for the demise of important civilizations. These changes, however, were generally natural in origin in contrast to the changes now underway for which humans are directly responsible.The challenge is to transition to a new energy economy in which fossil fuels will play a much smaller role. We need as a matter of urgency to cut back on emissions of climate altering gases such as carbon dioxide while at the same time reducing our dependence on unreliable, potentially disruptive, though currently indispensable, sources of energy such as oil, the lifeblood of the global transportation system. The book concludes with a discussion of options for a more sustainable energy future, highlighting the potential for contributions from wind, sun, biomass, geothermal and nuclear, supplanting currently unsustainable reliance on coal, oil and natural gas. ... Read more

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Amazing, captivating resource with broad appeal
This is a remarkably broad book on energy and society--past, present and future--that should appeal to a wide range of people.

One of the things that sets this book apart from other resources on energy issues is that it presents a powerful historical context for energy and its associated economic, political and environmental problems.It traces the origins of our current challenges related to the supplies of fossil and other fuels and the consequences of their consumption, going back not only to the Industrial Revolution but also to earlier civilizations, even as far back as the most ancient ones.Much of the historical discussion focuses on Western and U.S. society, which should appeal especially to American readers.However, the book admirably includes some discussion of Middle Eastern history and technological innovations in civilizations like China and India-Pakistan as well.

McElroy's book packs a tremendous amount of information into a manageable-sized volume.In addition to human and industrial history, McElroy also covers subjects such as geologic history, biology and ecology; chemistry concepts; the physics of engines, electricity, nuclear reactions, the climate system and weather.Each chapter is an entire story unto itself.Parts of chapters can be used too to provide information on a particular energy-related issue.For example, the chapter on ethanol as a substitute for gasoline includes a strong, clear and balanced discussion of the economic and environmental costs and benefits of producing ethanol from corn, providing objective information with which one can see whether or not corn ethanol is a climate-friendly fuel that can reduce our reliance on foreign oil.

Nearly all of the chapters contain quantitative problems and solutions, set apart in boxes, that are helpful for illustrating the concepts described in the main text.These boxes can be easily skipped by the casual reader without detracting from understanding of the book.

There are also tables throughout that summarize the facts and ideas described in particular sections.

McElroy's attitude on different energy resources is pragmatic and politically middle-of-the-road.He gives all the major energy technologies--be it coal with carbon capture and storage, nuclear, hydropower, or wind--fair consideration.

Although the language in the book is somewhat formal, McElroy lightens up in places and tells amusing stories about inventors' legal machinations and switching of national allegiances.The chapter on electricity includes a rather humorous box on how to recharge a dead car battery--information that is yet practical and scientifically educational.

Overall, this is an amazing work that will captivate the reader and also serve as a useful reference book that can be consulted when information on almost anything related to energy is needed.

A Scholarly Work that Could be Picked Up by Anyone
Michael McElroy's most recent publication is a wide reaching account of energy past, present, and future. The writing takes a common sense approach to the myriad problems, and potential solutions, before us. With extensive examples, the book manages to bring to life real world challenges with simplicity and an easily digested style. While the discussion and examples are thorough and delve into the realm of the technical, it should remain attractive to those with even the most fundamental working knowledge of today's energy issues who simply want to learn more. For extensive history, relevant discussion, and a sophisticated presentation of what the future has in store, look no further than Energy: Perspectives, Problems, and Prospects.

Outstanding book
Today it has become clear that the problems of global climate change are the most pressing issues the world faces.To address these problems we need an entirely new strategy for how to produce energy.This is the first book I have found to serve as a basis for a truly balance discussion.It offers all the detail we need to make progress.I wholeheartedly recommend it to all those worried about our energy future

A valuable book for anyone
This book is great.It outlines the history of global civilization in relation to human energy use, putting into context the obstacles associated with combating rising carbon emissions.No matter your background, this book is easy to follow and clearly presents the concepts necessary to understand the rising political battles over energy security and climate change.Most importantly, it allows you to formulate and evaluate solutions for combating rising carbon emissions from human fossil fuel use.

A non scientist's view
I find this book remarkable both for it's content and it's delightful style of writing. I have been reading American History for many years. For style- and content-my ideal has been Arthur Schlesinger,SR. and I would rate McElroy's effort as close to my ideal as I have found. He has the same sardonic, matter-of--fact point of view in every sentence. The historical introduction is a joy.
And as a non-scientist, led me into the more technical portions of the book with less trepidation and made my struggle worthwhile.
I heartily recommend this to the lay person struggling for knowledge in the modern world. ... Read more

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687687-page Expanded Professional Edition of The Passive Solar Energy Book is comprehensive. Includes 5 Solar Radiation Calculators which are transparencies used to determine the amount of energy striking a surface. Noted author is an architect acclaimed in the field of solar energy. ... Read more

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The Passive Solar Compendium
This is the design authority for energy crisis 1.0 passive solar design.Very appropriate today.

Essential Resource
Many years ago I found Edward Mazria's 1979 "Passive Solar Energy Book" in a used book store and bought it on a whim. For years it sat waiting in my reference library. Now as a retired Engineer interested in designing an energy independent house -- it is by far, a most useful Bible.

The book's self-limitation to "passive" (rather than "active") systems -- only affects the architectural design philosophy and patterns (rules of thumb). Russel Ball's sketches illustrate basic concepts extremely well.

Charts and tables of solar insolation on surfaces at various latitudes and tilt-angles (from his computer analysis in the 70s) are extensive, detailed and applicable anywhere, for ANY solar design.

My "Professional Edition" (687 pages) includes 14 Appendices filled with reference charts and tables -- and clear plastic chart overlays for latitude and panel orientation. I only wish Mazria's underlying formulas for calculations were provided (as many now on the Internet are dangerously poorly documented.)

The book is written in a friendly and understandable format, while also filled with hard-data -- as relevant today as when written. I can't believe it hasn't been continuously re-published. If you are designing solar and find a copy, grab it without hesitation.

Down to earth, practical methodology book
From a number of books I have been reading on passive energy topics, Mazria's small book is the most concrete, understandable and organized. I designed my home using the book and the forecasted energy compsumptionmatched the calculations!

Excellent reference!
When I designed our first house this book was invaluable.We are now designing our second home and looked to see if there is an update.Unfortunately it has not been revised but then little has changed with thesun and mass and the book will once again be a valued resource.

absolutely indispensable!
A seminal reference on the fundamentals of solar design.Easily used, yet thorough and quantitative.Should be required reading for everyone in the architecture & building design fields.Sunfall info given here is relevant to every structure ever designed -- and if you actually use it, the info *will* improve your design!! ... Read more

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This book deals with exergy and its applications to various energy systems and applications as a potential tool for design, analysis and optimization, and its role in minimizing and/or eliminating environmental impacts and providing sustainable development. In this regard, several key topics ranging from the basics of the thermodynamic concepts to advanced exergy analysis techniques in a wide range of applications are covered as outlined in the contents.

- Comprehensive coverage of exergy and its applications
- Connects exergy with three essential areas in terms of energy, environment and sustainable development
- Presents the most up-to-date information in the area with recent developments
- Provides a number of illustrative examples, practical applications, and case studies
- Easy to follow style, starting from the basics to the advanced systems ... Read more

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This text was designed as a reader to accompany Humphrey, Lewis, and Buttel, Environment, Energy, and Society: A New Synthesis (2002). The reader is divided into eight parts exploring issues and topics central to the study of the environment, rural and urban problems. ... Read more

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Interest in renewable energy has never been greater, but much uncertainty remains as to the role the various technologies will play in the transition to a low-carbon future. This book sets out the facts—how the technologies work, where and to what extent they are currently employed, and where the greatest potential lies. Covering all the major fields—solar electricity, solar thermal, solar architecture, bioenergy, wind, geothermal, hydropower, as well as new energy technologies—it also includes sections on how best to promote the uptake of renewables and answers to common questions and opposition. The authors provide a number of German-sourced yet internationally relevant examples and strategies which have become increasingly significant in the promotion of renewable energy in recent years. The convenient layout mixes detailed explanation with clear, take-away facts and messages on each double-page spread.

This straight-talking, information filled guide is the perfect primer for anyone who wants to better understand and promote renewable energy, whether in industry, study, policy or campaigns. ... Read more

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Thirty years ago, our global energy landscape did not look remarkably different from what it does today. Three or four decades from now, it certainly will: dwindling oil reserves will clash with skyrocketing demand, as developing nations around the world lead their citizens into the modern energy economy, and all the while, the grave threat of catastrophic climate change looms ever larger. Energy worries are at an all-time high—just how will we power our future?

With The Powers That Be, Scott L. Montgomery cuts through the hype, alarmism, and confusion to give us a straightforward, informed account of where we are now, and a map of where we’re going. Starting with the inescapable fact of our current dependence on fossil fuels—which supply 80% of all our energy needs today—Montgomery clearly and carefully lays out the many alternative energy options available, ranging from the familiar, like water and solar, to such nascent but promising sources as hydrogen and geothermal power. What is crucial, Montgomery explains, is understanding that our future will depend not on some single, wondrous breakthrough; instead, we should focus on developing a more diverse, adaptable energy future, one that draws on a variety of sources—and is thus less vulnerable to disruption or failure.

An admirably evenhanded and always realistic guide, Montgomery enables readers to understand the implications of energy funding, research, and politics at a global scale. At the same time, he doesn’t neglect the ultimate connection between those decisions and the average citizen flipping a light switch or sliding behind the wheel of a car, making The Powers That Be indispensible for our ever-more energy conscious age.

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A Book for All Seasons
What I appreciate about this book is that it treats the reader as
intelligent and curious, someone able to be informed at a deep level.Too
many energy books for non-scientists are like long newspaper articles,
offering facts and numbers and stories but never getting very far into
things.³Powers that Be² is completely different.It¹s high-quality
science writing, thoughtful evaluation, and also intellectual history rolled
into one.

The reasons are simple.First, Montgomery has spent decades in the energy
industry writing about it (I checked; he has a long list of pubs on GEOREF
and, according to a geologist friend of mine, is well-known in the petroleum
industry) and now teaches about its global realities at the university
level.As an insider, he¹s lived it, studied it, and now makes a living
explaining it to others.He writes with style, in a voice that never
blindly condemns or congratulates. Second, his book isn¹t a manifesto (we¹re
not on the edge of annihilation or nirvana).Instead, he lays out the facts
and realities of all major sources, existing and futuregas, oil, conventional and unconventional), nuclear, renewables (wind,
solar, biofuels, geothermal), hydrogen, fusionadvantages and limitations are, so that it becomes much clearer what we can
and can¹t expect from them.Environmental impacts are part of this too.He
also talks about technology and its limits, a very important subject, and
why we might be expecting too much from it. Montgomery is a strong believer
in R&D, as any scientist probably would be, but he¹s clear that it is no
fix.His treatment of the peak oil debate seemed very balanced to me; I
appreciated how he put it in a larger, historical context and talked about
the different philosophies involved.My favorite chapter was on
geopolitics, the longest in the book:nowhere have I seen so much clear
information about the larger world of energy relations among countries,
pointing out all the difficult and developing relationships.If you think
the BP oil spill in the Gulf is going to change the world¹s mind about deep
offshore drilling, this chapter will tell you why it ain¹t so. There is also
a brief but very illuminating section on the ³oil curse² that should be
required reading for every media wonk who ever speaks the phrase.

Lastly, I like how the book is about the world, not just the U.S., which so
many writers on energy treat as if it existed all by itself, in a global
vacuum.He ends the book with a list of big time conclusions that is worth
the price of admission.If you absorb this alone you¹ll know more than you
thought possible about the next 30 years.

The Powers That Be
At the outset, I must share that I had collaborated with Scott L. Montgomery on a small project some ten years ago.

The issues related to energy, environment, global warming, sustainability are highly complex global issues because they intertwine with other domains of knowledge.Culture, history, science policy, life style, resource management, and economy play an important role in the way we recognize problems and solutions related to the energy issues.Americans have experienced multiple environmental and climate catastrophes, a major war that islabeled by some as a petroleum control measure, and high petroleum prices in the past decade.This has instigated a multitude of books in the market on these topics.

The Powers That Be by Scott L. Montgomery presents these complex issues of energy and provides possible solutions in a simple yet engaging language that is accessible to all.Scott is a story-teller who has fabricated a lucid narrative from the abstract scientific facts intertwined with politics, globalization, culture, politics, and history.Due to these connections and story-telling approach, the book is readable to a general reader interested in learning energy issues.An average non-science person should be able to comprehend the science explained in this book.Also, the story-telling approach used in the narrative makes it easier to retain and recall the information when needed.As a teacher, this is an important aspect to me.

In order to effectively communicate with his readers, Scott has used analogies and even tried to use much simplified language to explain abstract concepts of science.This is done in a careful manner to introduce the subject matter to readers without sacrificing much accuracy. For example, the three laws of thermodynamics are introduced in terms that one can understand at several levels: (1) you can't get something from nothing, (2) you can't break even, either, and (3) you can't get out of the game (on page 6). A more careful scientifically correct definitions are alsoprovided.

The contents of the book are thoroughly researched and provide factual information about the non-Western world that is generally ignored in so many books.For example, dealing with Iran, Scott has intertwined the politics, science, and culture and presented a case that explains the dire shortage of gasoline there.The book is written with a comprehensive global view, defining interconnections and implications for not only the developed countries, but also for Algeria, Angola, China, India, Iraq, Iran, Kazakhstan, Venezuela and other countries where the available information is scant.

For my personal taste, I would prefer more visuals, graphs, and tables.However, the statistical information is provided in text compensate well for this.

I believe that this book will be particularly useful to students learning comparative science policies or energy policies courses where one has to mix the abstract facts of science with other domain of knowledge.It is also an excellent introductory book on the subject.

A Must Read on Global Energy Reality
This is the essential thinking person's guide to global energy, hands down.It covers more material than any energy book I've ever seen, and does so in a truly thoughtful and informed way.I came away feeling it was comprehensive, intelligible, and eloquent, a book I very much wanted to recommend to others.

"Powers that Be" is factual, even densely so in some places, but it's really a book about how both science and ideas rule the energy universe.By "ideas," I mean things like attitudes toward progress and the environment, beliefs about society, philosophies related to nature and the economy, government policies, and the like.Montgomery makes clear how these sorts of realities play a powerful role in determining energy choices, no matter how scientifically naïve they might be.I never appreciated this before; it changed my view on our national, or global, conversations about energy.

There are chapters on every major energy source (their nature, abundance, advantages, limitations, environmental impacts, status, possible futures), including some not yet in use but probably on the way later in the century (hydrogen, fusion).Montgomery also devotes entire chapters to the big issues like energy history; world trends in production, demand, and consumption; geopolitics; climate change; peak oil; and the role of technology.I don't think you'll find this many subjects handled in any other single volume.

The author doesn't preach any one set of solutions.In fact, this wouldn't really make sense.His subject is global, not the U.S. or North America.He wants to inform us to the level where we can judge different versions of a better future on their own merits.He does have his own views, for sure.He believes government must play a part in the energy future, since it can take a long-term view, support research at a high level, and its outlook is not geared to profits but public welfare.This may seem naïve in some ways, but by the end I found it fairly convincing because of the examples discussed.

To me, the author (who has spent many years in the energy industry) is level headed.There's no doomsday stuff and no overriding pessimism.He also doesn't feel that everything can be made green in just a few short years.I'd call the tone of the book an example of sober optimism.After reading his chapters on renewables and technology, I feel I am in a much better position to evaluate some of the claims I see made in the media about these sources, positive and negative.

I also appreciated the style of the writing.It has some literary qualities and a fair amount of humor, too.This made the book enjoyable to read, something I never expected.If you want one volume on energy to tell you about where the world really is today, as a world, this is the one to get.
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This award-winning, four-volume set examines the impact of energy production technologies on the environment. In 235 articles, the A-to-Z work covers such topics as acid rain, air pollution, aircraft fuel, building systems coal combustion, computer applications for energy efficient systems, risk assessment, solar heating, waste management planning, water power, and more.
This first in the Wiley Encyclopedia Series in Environmental Science, this valuable resource features extensive illustration, photographs, tables, and a list of environmental and conversion organizations.

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One of the central tenets of this book is that governmentalpolicies must be designed to take into account market characteristicsand environmental phenomena - simultaneously. This volumecontains a new research effort of the `Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei'and explores the theoretical underpinnings of environmental policy ina sub-optimal world.
Topics considered link economic issues (oligopolistic marketstructures, firm heterogeneity, and the strategic behavior ofgovernments) to environmental issues (emission abatements, cleanertechnologies, and environmental taxation).
The articles in this volume were chosen to achieve a balance betweenbreadth and depth and were written by leading experts in the field. Inshort, this book is rich in policy implications and raises new issuesand questions for future research. ... Read more

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Great and informative book!
This is a very detailed book which lays out for you what items drains energy needlessly and what a homeowner can do to remedy the situation. A lot of things can be done cheaply and with no effort all.

Practical, Informative, Money-saving
This book is filled with practical advice and energy saving suggestions, with illustrations and instructions that explain the "hows and whys" of energy savings.The book takes you through the house from attic to appliances, from windows to CFL lights, with the Real Story on each. The advice is highly practical and much better than some books that simply point out the obvious. The book is FULL of practical projects you can do this weekend to make your home more efficient.This book will pay for itself the first weekend you own it.

Simple black-and-white illustrations help to clarify key points in this solid money-saving guide.
Written by Jennifer Thorne Amann (Senior Associate in the Buildings and Equipment Program at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy) Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings is a handy resource for homeowners, state utility companies, and anyone else interested in saving money and reducing environmental impact. Now in its ninth updated edition, Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings offers in-depth comparisons between available energy-saving technologies, cost-effective repair and replacement options, step-by-step instructions for finding the right equipment for one's needs, and much more. "Try to install your clothes washer as close to the water heater as reasonably possible and insulate the hot water pipes leading to it to minimize heat loss through the pipes. Also, if possible, locate the washer and dryer in a heated space. This is particularly important with dryers, which depend on heat to dry." Simple black-and-white illustrations help to clarify key points in this solid money-saving guide. Highly recommended. ... Read more