Ongoing Energy Concerns for the American Consumer

Ongoing Energy Concerns for the American Consumer
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Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : PSU:000044860295
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Synopsis Ongoing Energy Concerns for the American Consumer by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Energy and Power

Summer Energy Concerns for the American Consumer

Summer Energy Concerns for the American Consumer
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Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : PSU:000047032552
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Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Summer Energy Concerns for the American Consumer by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce

Legislative Calendar

Legislative Calendar
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Total Pages : 674
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105060809766
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Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Legislative Calendar by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce

Solutions to Competitive Problems in the Oil Industry

Solutions to Competitive Problems in the Oil Industry
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Total Pages : 376
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ISBN-10 : PURD:32754070197920
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Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis Solutions to Competitive Problems in the Oil Industry by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary

Global Energy Politics

Global Energy Politics
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 261
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ISBN-10 : 9781509530519
ISBN-13 : 1509530517
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Global Energy Politics by : Thijs Van de Graaf

Ever since the Industrial Revolution energy has been a key driver of world politics. From the oil crises of the 1970s to today’s rapid expansion of renewable energy sources, every shift in global energy patterns has important repercussions for international relations. In this new book, Thijs Van de Graaf and Benjamin Sovacool uncover the intricate ways in which our energy systems have shaped global outcomes in four key areas of world politics: security, the economy, the environment and global justice. Moving beyond the narrow geopolitical focus that has dominated much of the discussion on global energy politics, they also deftly trace the connections between energy, environmental politics, and community activism. The authors argue that we are on the cusp of a global energy shift that promises to be no less transformative for the pursuit of wealth and power in world politics than the historical shifts from wood to coal and from coal to oil. This ongoing energy transformation will not only upend the global balance of power; it could also fundamentally transfer political authority away from the nation state, empowering citizens, regions and local communities. Global Energy Politics will be an essential resource for students of the social sciences grappling with the major energy issues of our times.

The Power of Renewables

The Power of Renewables
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9780309160001
ISBN-13 : 0309160006
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis The Power of Renewables by : Chinese Academy of Engineering

The United States and China are the world's top two energy consumers and, as of 2010, the two largest economies. Consequently, they have a decisive role to play in the world's clean energy future. Both countries are also motivated by related goals, namely diversified energy portfolios, job creation, energy security, and pollution reduction, making renewable energy development an important strategy with wide-ranging implications. Given the size of their energy markets, any substantial progress the two countries make in advancing use of renewable energy will provide global benefits, in terms of enhanced technological understanding, reduced costs through expanded deployment, and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relative to conventional generation from fossil fuels. Within this context, the U.S. National Academies, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), reviewed renewable energy development and deployment in the two countries, to highlight prospects for collaboration across the research to deployment chain and to suggest strategies which would promote more rapid and economical attainment of renewable energy goals. Main findings and concerning renewable resource assessments, technology development, environmental impacts, market infrastructure, among others, are presented. Specific recommendations have been limited to those judged to be most likely to accelerate the pace of deployment, increase cost-competitiveness, or shape the future market for renewable energy. The recommendations presented here are also pragmatic and achievable.