Books in Energy policy business and economics

Green Financial Derivatives

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Qian Xu + 1 more
English
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Green Financial Derivatives: Option-Based Solutions Promoting Behaviour-Driven Household Energy Efficiency provides a guide on the role of market-based interventions on mitigating household energy demand. This book provides clarity on the fundamental principles of the financial markets, energy markets, and regulatory and policy landscapes, identifying challenges and opportunities. It outlines the critical role that behavior-centered interventions play in the demand-supply challenges of renewable energy integration and how these intersect with technological solutions. As well as breaking down general principles of option-based green financial derivatives, it provides a close analysis and evaluation of the Household Energy-Saving Option (HESO) and the market-equilibrium pricing method.With a wealth of case studies, tools, and best practices, ‘Green Financial Derivatives’ will support academics, students, and policymakers in designing, implementing, and evaluating market-based options for advancing demand stability and renewable energy sources.

Industrial Decarbonization and the Energy Transition

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Suresh Sundaramurthy + 2 more
English
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Industrial Decarbonization and the Energy Transition: Innovative Solutions for a Carbon-Free, Sustainable, and Clean Environment provides detailed information on a range of cutting-edge solutions, supporting decarbonization, clean energy production, and energy transition. Sectors covered include chemical and photochemical, cement and concrete, class, pulp and paper, steel and iron-making, fertilizer, clay, methanol, refineries, sugar, and thermal power plants. Technology, regulations, climate impact, and finance are considered for each sector, and throughout the book, emphasis is placed on the industry perspective and expertise, with thorough techno-economic analysis and in-depth discussion of other key considerations such as scale-up, cost reductions, waste, and future possibilities.This book is of interest to engineers, R&D, and other professionals involved in energy transition and decarbonization of industrial processes and plants across a range of industrial sectors, as well as academic researchers, scientists, and advanced students in energy transition, renewable energy, engineering, decarbonization, and sustainability.</p>

Energy Economics, Finance, and Management in Developing and Emerging Economies

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Hooi Hooi Lean + 1 more
English
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Energy Economics, Finance, and Management in Developing and Emerging Economies is a guide to the specialised needs of emerging economies in the quest for a successful energy transition. This book begins with a close examination of energy economic policy and its impact on energy security, efficiency, sources, and technology across a range of developing and emerging countries. This includes an analysis of tactics and tools such as the Environmental Kuznats Curve, fuel subsidy reforms, the spatial dynamics model and impact of social capital, and the energy-growth nexus. Part II focuses on opportunities and case studies in the financial industry, including studies on exchanges rates, regulations regarding disclosure, and effects on firm performance. Finally, Part II examines the policy options for energy management from a market and demand-response perspective. Integrating these three critical aspects of the energy transition, Energy Economics, Finance, and Management in Developing and Emerging Economies fills an essential need for financial policy and economic strategy to support emerging economies through a successful and sustainable energy transition.

Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Muhammad Shahbaz + 2 more
English
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Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability collates the latest cutting-edge econometric technologies for energy markets built to support global energy transition. This book takes an integrated, international approach, dedicating chapters to flexible frameworks for both policy and market design across a range of countries. Utilization of the accelerating technological developments across renewable energy sources, distributed resource penetration, energy storage, and peer-to-peer platforms is broken down clearly. Market strategies for supporting global energy stability are provided and placed in context, from demand response and risk mitigation to techno-economic modelling and optimization. Featuring a range of contributors with a truly global geographical perspective, Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability is an indispensable modern reference for any academic, student, or researcher investigating the energy markets of the future.

Innovative Energy Management

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Muhammad Kamran + 1 more
English
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Innovative Energy Management: A Path to Sustainability offers practical solutions and ground-breaking strategies to optimize energy resources, minimize waste, and pave the way for a greener, sustainable future for individuals, businesses, industries, and communities worldwide. The book delves into the complexities of modern energy usage, offering practical solutions and innovative approaches to reduce energy use and environmental impact. Diverse chapters explain key concepts and theoretical bases, technologies, and applications for energy management, making the book accessible to students of all levels of experience. For researchers, the book provides a thorough overview of current trends, technologies, and challenges in solution-based energy management strategies.The inclusion of case studies, real-world examples, and practical strategies in various chapters offer practical guidance for professionals involved in energy management and can be applied directly in industrial settings. Chapters related to energy policy, economics, and environmental impact provide insights into the broader context in which energy management operates, which are invaluable for policymakers and those interested in the intersection of energy and policy. The final chapter of the book highlights emerging technologies, trends, and innovations to ensure all readers are prepared for future advancements in the field.

Decarbonizing the Petroleum Industry

1st Edition
August 1, 2025
Achinta Bera + 1 more
English
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Decarbonizing the Petroleum Industry: Current Status, Ongoing Activities, and Future Prospects aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with transforming the petroleum industry into a more sustainable and environmentally friendly sector. It addresses the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change by adopting innovative technologies, implementing renewable energy solutions, and reducing carbon dioxide emissions throughout the value chain. The book covers a range of topics related to decarbonization in the petroleum industry. It begins with an overview of the industry's historical contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and establishes the link between fossil fuel combustion and climate change. The book then explores various decarbonization technologies and strategies that can be applied to the industry, including carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), electrification, renewable energy integration, hydrogen, and biofuels. Subsequent chapters delve into specific areas of the petroleum industry, including upstream operations, refining and downstream processes, transportation and distribution, and the production of value-added sustainable products from CO2. Chapters discuss innovative approaches, technologies, and practices that can help reduce emissions and promote sustainability at each stage of the industry's value chain. The book culminates with an examination of policy and regulatory frameworks for decarbonization, including international agreements, government policies, incentives, and carbon pricing mechanisms. It explores the role of industry collaborations and partnerships in achieving decarbonization goals and addresses the challenges and opportunities in financing the transition, overcoming technological barriers, building a skilled workforce, and unlocking new business models and market opportunities.

Electrification and the Future of Decentralized Electricity Supply

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Fereidoon Sioshansi
English
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Electrification and the Future of Decentralized Electricity Supply addresses the role of electrification in the energy transition by examining what an electrified future entails, how it can be achieved, and the challenges that must be overcome to succeed. Starting with coverage of the energy transition and the future of electricity, this book examines how electrification, coupled with renewable energy, is the fastest and best path to a sustainable energy future. Including global case studies, this book covers everything from pricing innovations to the keys to affordable electrification, ratemaking solutions, electricity tariffs, and balancing services.Intended for researchers, professionals, academics, and students, this book is sure to be a welcomed reference for those working to advance the energy transition.

Energy Efficiency in Critical Times

1st Edition
June 2, 2025
Romanus Osabohien
English
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Energy Efficiency in Critical Times: Security, Economics, and Transition provides a holistic perspective on energy policy analysis and development from a global context, covering economic, security, and technological aspects. Sections focus on economic policy for energy systems, consider the impacts of policy for technological system advancement, such as vehicle electrification and renewable energy integration, demonstrate techniques for analysis of major events, including the huge ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and focus on energy trading across borders.Including cutting-edge analyses of recent crises and close assessment of needs specific to lower-income countries, this book provides researchers, policymakers, and students with an essential guide to energy policy for a secure and sustainable future.

The Role of Green and Transition Finance in Achieving Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Energy

1st Edition
March 7, 2025
Suk Hyun + 3 more
English
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The Role of Green and Transition Finance in Achieving Carbon Neutrality and SustainableEnergy offers a thorough yet accessible exploration of a vital, often overlooked aspect of the energy transition. Authored by leading experts, this book is organized into three sections: fundamentals of green and transition finance, their role in achieving carbon neutrality and ESG goals, and the policies that drive the energy transition.Readers will gain insights into financial instruments and mechanisms influencing global financial markets and the energy sector, focusing on ESG factors. This book covers strategies that support sustainable, green, and net-zero innovations and includes diverse tools, case studies, and global perspectives to help readers design policies, model outcomes, and track progress.From foundational theory to complex, country-level case studies, this book is an essential guide for students, policymakers, and researchers in energy and financial markets. Written in clear, policy-oriented language, it suits readers from diverse backgrounds.

Renewable Energy Projects and Investments

1st Edition
January 28, 2025
Hasan Dinçer + 1 more
English
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Renewable Energy Projects and Investments: Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Analysis, Opportunities, and Outlook brings together a range of insights and perspectives from across technology, engineering, sustainability, circular economy, economics, policy, and social science to support the further growth and development of renewable energy. The book provides a general outlook of the drivers in renewable energy in terms of regulatory frameworks, technological advancements, and market conditions, the associated risks and opportunities, and current trends and forecasts. This resource will interest those who require a comprehensive understanding on the development of renewable energy, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, industry personnel, analysts, and policymakers.Other sections focus on the effects of sustainability and the circular economy on renewables, addressing various challenges and possible solutions. The final section delves further into interdisciplinary issues relating to renewable energy, including engineering and technology, economics and finance, policy, and social science. Throughout the book, case studies and practical examples are used to help to support the decision-making process.

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