Energy Efficiency in Househould Appliances and Lighting

Energy Efficiency in Househould Appliances and Lighting
Author: Andrea Ricci
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 880
Release: 2001-01-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9783540414827

This book covers the state of the art of energy efficiency in household appliances and lighting which can be used now and in the near future to achieve significant and cost-effective energy savings. Recent developments in advanced appliance and lighting technologies by some of the largest manufacturers are also presented. Although energy-efficient household appliances and lighting technologies can save a huge amount of electricity, they still have not been widely adopted. The barriers which can hinder the adoption of those technologies are presented. Policies and programmes to promote the large-scale penetration of energy-efficient technologies and the market transformation are featured in the book, describing the experiences gained in different parts of the world. This extensive coverage includes contributions from relevant institutions in the European Union, North America, Latin America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings

Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings
Author: Alex Wilson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 290
Release: 1996
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780918249241

The updated 5th edition of Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings identifies the most energy-efficient home appliances by brand name and model number. Reader-friendly and packed with illustrations, this handbook helps any homeowner save energy and money. Chapters include: -- energy use and the environment -- insulating and sealing air leaks -- new window options -- space heating -- cooling and air conditioning -- water heating -- refrigeration -- lighting...and much more This book is as compact and efficient as its subject matter. Its 274 pages are crammed with money-saving information. A directory of manufacturers helps the reader access purchase information on recommended appliances.

The Design and Implementation of US Climate Policy

The Design and Implementation of US Climate Policy
Author: Don Fullerton
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2012-09-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0226269140

"This book contains the proceedings of an NBER conference held in Washington, DC, on May 13-14, 2010"--Page xi.

The Citizen's Guide to Climate Success

The Citizen's Guide to Climate Success
Author: Mark Jaccard
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2020-02-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1108479375

Shows readers how we can all help solve the climate crisis by focusing on a few key, achievable actions.

Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting

Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting
Author: Paolo Bertoldi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-05-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9783030791261

This book contains peer-reviewed papers presented at the 10th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL'19), held in Jinan, China from 6-8 November 2019. Energy efficiency helps to mitigate CO2 emissions and at the same time increases the security of energy supply. Energy efficiency is recognized as the cleanest, quickest and cheapest energy source. Not only this, but energy efficiency brings several additional benefits for society and end-users, such as lower energy costs, reduced local pollution, better outdoor and indoor air quality, etc. However, in some sectors, such as the residential sector, barriers to investments in energy efficiency remain. Legislation adopted in several jurisdictions (EU, Japan, USA, China, India, Australia, Brazil, etc.) helps in removing barriers and fosters investments in energy efficiency. These initiatives complement innovative financing schemes for energy efficiency, the provision of energy services by energy service companies and different types of information programs. At the same time, progress in appliance technologies and in solid state lighting offer high levels of efficiency. LED lighting is an example. As with previous conferences in this series, EEDAL’19 provided a unique forum to discuss and debate the latest developments in energy and environmental impact of households, including appliances, lighting, heating and cooling equipment, electronics, smart meters, consumer behavior, and policies and programs. EEDAL addressed non-technical issues such as consumer behavior, energy access in developing countries, and demand response.

Discrete Choice Theory of Product Differentiation

Discrete Choice Theory of Product Differentiation
Author: Simon P. Anderson
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 454
Release: 1992
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780262011280

"The discrete choice approach provides an ideal framework for describing the demands for differentiated products and can be used for studying most product differentiation models in the literature. By introducing extra dimensions of product heterogeneity, the framework also provides richer models of firm location and product selection."--BOOK JACKET.

Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States

Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2010-06-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309156866

America's economy and lifestyles have been shaped by the low prices and availability of energy. In the last decade, however, the prices of oil, natural gas, and coal have increased dramatically, leaving consumers and the industrial and service sectors looking for ways to reduce energy use. To achieve greater energy efficiency, we need technology, more informed consumers and producers, and investments in more energy-efficient industrial processes, businesses, residences, and transportation. As part of the America's Energy Future project, Real Prospects for Energy Efficiency in the United States examines the potential for reducing energy demand through improving efficiency by using existing technologies, technologies developed but not yet utilized widely, and prospective technologies. The book evaluates technologies based on their estimated times to initial commercial deployment, and provides an analysis of costs, barriers, and research needs. This quantitative characterization of technologies will guide policy makers toward planning the future of energy use in America. This book will also have much to offer to industry leaders, investors, environmentalists, and others looking for a practical diagnosis of energy efficiency possibilities.

Sustainable Energy Consumption in Residential Buildings

Sustainable Energy Consumption in Residential Buildings
Author: Klaus Rennings
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2012-07-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3790828491

As the residential buildings sector accounts for around 30 percent of the final energy demand in Germany, this sector is increasingly becoming the focus of public attention with regard to climate change. In this book, decisions on energy consumption by private households are examined. The analyses are based on several empirical methods. The results show that the road to more sustainable energy consumption in residential buildings is not hampered by a lack of will on behalf of the consumers. However one should be realistic that there are many instances where improving thermal institution involves additional economic costs for individual households.

Will China Save the Planet?

Will China Save the Planet?
Author: Barbara Finamore
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2018-11-02
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1509532668

Now that Trump has turned the United States into a global climate outcast, will China take the lead in saving our planet from environmental catastrophe? Many signs point to yes. China, the world's largest carbon emitter, is leading a global clean energy revolution, phasing out coal consumption and leading the development of a global system of green finance. But as leading China environmental expert Barbara Finamore explains, it is anything but easy. The fundamental economic and political challenges that China faces in addressing its domestic environmental crisis threaten to derail its low-carbon energy transition. Yet there is reason for hope. China's leaders understand that transforming the world's second largest economy from one dependent on highly polluting heavy industry to one focused on clean energy, services and innovation is essential, not only to the future of the planet, but to China's own prosperity.