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Books in Energy policy business and economics

Designed for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers, this portfolio examines energy markets, policy frameworks, and economic impacts of energy development. Featuring empirical studies, market analyses, and strategic insights, it supports effective decision-making for sustainable energy transitions and economic growth, addressing issues like energy security, regulation, and investment in clean energy technologies.

  • Decarbonizing the Petroleum Industry

    Current Status, Ongoing Activities, and Future Prospects
    • 1st Edition
    • Achinta Bera + 1 more
    • English
    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.

  • Innovative Energy Management

    A Path to Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Kamran + 1 more
    • English
    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.

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Hooi Hooi Lean + 1 more
    • English
    Energy Economics, Finance, and Management in Developing and Emerging Economies provides a comprehensive exploration of how developing nations can navigate the challenges of energy transition while managing scarce resources. With a focus on practical strategies, the book delves into economic frameworks, financing mechanisms, and management practices tailored for emerging economies. By addressing the interplay between global energy dynamics and local constraints, it equips policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals with actionable insights to foster sustainable development and economic resilience.The book also emphasizes the critical role of innovation, community engagement, and international collaboration, highlighting case studies, best practices, and adaptable solutions designed for diverse socio-economic contexts.

  • Electrification and the Future of Decentralized Electricity Supply

    • 1st Edition
    • Fereidoon Sioshansi
    • English
    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

    Security, Economics, and Transition
    • 1st Edition
    • Romanus Osabohien
    • English
    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
    • Suk Hyun + 3 more
    • English
    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

    Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Analysis, Opportunities, and Outlook
    • 1st Edition
    • Hasan Dınçer + 1 more
    • English
    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.

  • Smart Prosumers within Smart Grids

    Fundamentals, Methodologies, and Potential for Advancing the Energy Transition
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmad Rezaee Jordehi + 2 more
    • English
    Smart Prosumers within Smart Grids: Fundamentals, Methodologies, and Potential for Advancing the Energy Transition provides a primer on the technologies and opportunities of prosumer integration into smart grids. The book begins with a clear introduction to the essential concepts of both smart grids and prosumers, as well as their critical role in renewable energy integration. It then moves through a 360-degree analysis of opportunities for leveraging smart prosumer technology in the smart grid, from the micro (smart homes) to macro (smart distribution networks and interconnected smart power-gas grids).Methodologies to maximize the integration of renewable sources, including critical hydrogen technologies are considered, as well as the potential for smart prosumers to manager reliability challenges of renewable energy and constant change from the energy transition. Implications are considered across sectors, including regulatory, legal, economic, business, and transport infrastructure, and prosumer interactions with other actors such as DSOs, TSOs, retailers, and BPRs are analyzed.

  • Digital Twin Technology for the Energy Sector

    Fundamentals, Advances, Challenges, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammadreza Aghaei + 3 more
    • English
    Digital Twin Technology for the Energy Sector: Fundamental, Advances, Challenges, and Applications introduces the energy sector to this innovative technology and its potential for supporting energy transition. The book outlines the fundamentals of digital twin technology (DTT), giving readers a thorough grounding in its theory and use. Additional chapters provide practical, real-world options for applying the technology in a variety of energy sectors, from wind, solar, and hydropower, to the electrical industry and mobility. Its potential uses for energy flexibility, managing supply and demand in electric grids, and energy modeling in real time are also given significant attention.Including insights from a wide range of expert researchers and industry professionals, this book will guide readers from their first steps in DTT to developing innovative applications for the energy sector of the future.

  • Encyclopedia of Energy, Natural Resource, and Environmental Economics

    • 2nd Edition
    • Tommy Lundgren + 2 more
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Energy, Natural Resource, and Environmental Economics, Second Edition, Three Volume Set covers energy economics in three subdisciplines which, when taken together compose an economic approach to the development and preservation of natural resources and environmental quality. The book focuses on energy-related subjects such as renewable energy, hydropower, nuclear power, and the political economy of energy. Other sections cover land and water use, such as mining, fisheries, agriculture, and forests. Although the three areas are closely related, they are not often presented as an integrated whole.This revised, three-volume set will bridges the gap by unifying these fields into a high-quality, comprehensive and unique overview. It will serve as an invaluable and unique tool to facilitate the first step in diving into a new subject within energy, resource or environmental economics. The chapters are written in a non-technical manner so that users outside of advanced academics or trained economists are also able to grasp the content easily. In addition, all chapters follow a specific template throughout, thus providing a consistent and logical format for the reader.

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