The Economics of Conservation Programs

The Economics of Conservation Programs
Author: Franz Wirl
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1997-01-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0792398610

Reviews and analyzes the economics of demand side management (DSM) conservation programs in theory and practice, using the regulation of electric utilities as an example and focusing on efficacy of DSM in carbon dioxide emissions reduction plans. Presents an economic model for the demand for energy and efficiency, then analyzes determinants of consumers' decisions using a service framework. That framework is applied in chapters on observed market failures, utilities' motivation for conservation, and conservation incentives for utilities and consumers. Discusses asymmetric information and strategic consumer reactions, and looks at the impact of US DSM on electricity demand. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

CRC Handbook of Energy Efficiency

CRC Handbook of Energy Efficiency
Author: Frank Kreith
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1146
Release: 1996-10-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780849325144

Addressing the needs of engineers, energy planners, and policy makers, CRC Handbook of Energy Efficiency provides up-to-date information on all important issues related to efficient energy use, including: Efficient energy technologies Economics Utility restructuring Integrated resource planning Energy efficient building design Industrial energy conservation Wind energy Solar thermal systems Photovoltaics Renewable energy Cogeneration Fossil fuel cost projections The rapid changes that characterize the technology of energy generation systems, and the forthcoming competition among energy producers, make this handbook a must for anyone involved in the science, technology, or policy of energy. The 53 expert contributors from industry, government, and universities, and the 600+ figures and tables make CRC Handbook of Energy Efficiency a professional and valuable resource.

Efficiency

Efficiency
Author: United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2008
Genre: Energy consumption
ISBN:

The Industrial Green Game

The Industrial Green Game
Author: National Academy of Engineering
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1997-07-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309520428

Industrial ecology is a concept that has emerged in response to growing public concern about the impact of industry on the environment. In this framework the natural flow (or circulation) of materials and energy that takes place in biological ecosystems becomes a model for more efficient industrial "metabolism." What industrial ecology is and how it may be applied to corporate environmentalism are the subject of The Industrial Green Game. This volume examines industrial circulation of materials, energy efficiency strategies, "green" accounting, life-cycle analysis, and other approaches for preventing pollution and improving performance. Corporate leaders report firsthand on "green" efforts at Ciba-Geigy, Volvo, Kennecott, and Norsk Hydro. And an update is provided on the award-winning industrial symbiosis project in Kalundborg, Denmark. The Industrial Green Game looks at issues of special concern to business, such as measuring and shaping public perceptions and marketing "green" products to consumers. It offers discussions of the appropriate roles of government and private business.

Energy Research Abstracts

Energy Research Abstracts
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 586
Release: 1994
Genre: Power resources
ISBN:

Semiannual, with semiannual and annual indexes. References to all scientific and technical literature coming from DOE, its laboratories, energy centers, and contractors. Includes all works deriving from DOE, other related government-sponsored information, and foreign nonnuclear information. Arranged under 39 categories, e.g., Biomedical sciences, basic studies; Biomedical sciences, applied studies; Health and safety; and Fusion energy. Entry gives bibliographical information and abstract. Corporate, author, subject, report number indexes.

Scenarios for a Clean Energy Future

Scenarios for a Clean Energy Future
Author: United States. Department of Energy. Interlaboratory Working Group on Energy-Efficient and Clean Energy Technologies
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2000
Genre: Energy development
ISBN: 1428918442

Road from Kyoto

Road from Kyoto
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1212
Release: 1999
Genre: Climatic changes
ISBN:

Fueling Development

Fueling Development
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 659
Release: 1992
Genre: Energy consumption
ISBN: 1428921249