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1 online resource (xlv, 631 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Part I. End of demand growth is within reach. Will energy efficiency make a difference? / Fereidoon P. Sioshansi with contributions from Ahmad Faruqui and Gregory Wikler -- Utility energy efficiency programs : lessons from the past, opportunities for the future / Steven Nadel -- A global perspective on the long-term impact of increased energy efficiency / Paul H.L. Nillesen, Robert C.G. Haffner and Fatih Cemil Ozbugday -- Carpe diem : why retail electricity pricing must change now / Allan Schurr and Steven Hauser -- Is there an energy efficiency gap? / Hunt Allcott and Michael Greenstone -- Part II. The frustratingly slow evolution of energy efficiency. Making cost-effective energy efficiency fit utility business models : why has it taken so long? / Ralph Cavanagh -- The evolution of demand-side management in the United States / Frank A. Felder -- China : energy efficiency where it really matters / Mark Levine, Nan Zhou, David Fridley, Lynn Price and Nina Zheng -- Rapid growth at what cost? : impact of energy efficiency policies in developing economies / Youngho Chang and Yanfei Li -- Part III. Case studies of low-energy communities and projects. The prospect of zero net energy buildings in the United States / Nicholas B. Rajkovich, William C. Miller and Roland J. Risser -- What if this actually works? : implementing California's zero net energy goals / Anna M. LaRue, Noelle C. Cole and Peter W. Turnbull -- Zero net energy at a community scale : UC Davis West Village / Stephen M. Wheeler and Robert B. Segar -- Crouching demand, hidden peaks : what's driving electricity consumption in Sydney? / Robert Smith -- From consumer to prosumer : Netherland's powermatching city shows the way / Stefanie Kesting and Frits Bliek -- Back to basics : enhancing efficiency in the generation and delivery of electricity / Clark W. Gellings -- Smarter demand response in RTO markets : the evolution toward price responsive demand in PJM / Stuart Bresler, Paul Centolella, Susan Covino and Paul Sotkiewicz -- Part IV. Opportunities and remaining obstacles. Shifting demand : from the economic imperative of energy efficiency to business models that engage and empower consumers / John A. "Skip" Laitner, Matthew T. McDonnell and Heidi M. Keller -- What comes after the low-hanging fruit? / Glenn Platt, Daniel Rowe and Josh Wall -- Energy convergence : integrating increased efficiency with increased penetration of renewable generation / Ren Anderson, Dave Mooney and Steven Hauser -- Energy efficiency finance, a silver bullet amid the buckshot? / Theodore G. Hesser -- The holy grail : consumer response to energy information / Chris King and Jessica Stromback -- Trading in energy efficiency : a market-based solution to market failure, or just yet another market failure? / Iain MacGill, Stephen Healy and Rob Passey -- The ultimate challenge : getting consumers engaged in energy efficiency / Alex Laskey and Bruce Syler. |
| Summary |
Energy efficiency is garnering re-focused public attention and re-invigorated funding. This volume addresses the full breadth of the field, from detailed guidance on implementation of new technologies to clear explanations of policy frameworks that can dictate which projects are profitable enough to deploy. The international expert contributions drawn together by F.P. Sioshansi feature the latest insights from recognized thought leaders, detailed examinations of evolving technologies, and practical case studies yielding best practices for project planners, implementers and financers. |
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Print version record. |
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Energy conservation.
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Energy consumption.
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Conservation of Energy Resources |
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Économies d'énergie.
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Énergie -- Consommation.
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energy conservation.
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energy consumption.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- Energy.
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SCIENCE -- Energy.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Power Resources -- General.
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Energy conservation
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Energy consumption
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| Added Author |
Sioshansi, Fereidoon P. (Fereidoon Perry), editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Energy efficiency. First edition. Amsterdam : Elsevier/AP, 2013 9780123978790 (DLC) 2013444411 (OCoLC)824733722 |
| ISBN |
9780123978875 (electronic bk.) |
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0123978874 (electronic bk.) |
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9780123978790 |
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0123978793 |
| Standard No. |
ebr10658869 |
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AU@ 000050859136 |
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CHNEW 000600366 |
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CHNEW 001011064 |
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CHVBK 303043709 |
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DEBBG BV042314489 |
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DEBBG BV044172991 |
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DEBSZ 405347162 |
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DEBSZ 431341923 |
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DEBSZ 449347559 |
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DEBSZ 481272054 |
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NZ1 15194300 |
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