Megatrends for energy efficiency and renewable energy /
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| Author / Creator: | Hordeski, Michael F. |
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| Imprint: | Lilburn, GA : Fairmont Press ; Boca Raton, FL : Distributed by Taylor & Francis, ©2011. ©2011 |
| Description: | 1 online resource (ix, 305 pages) |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11261715 |
| Summary: | What are the major developments and trends which are emerging and evolving to set the course for meeting the growing energy needs of the modern world? This comprehensive book explores this compelling and complex topic, examining the driving and often competing forces which come into play as we move forward. Currently 85% of the world's energy systems are powered by coal, oil and other fossil fuels. However, as growing concern for the climate crisis and carbon emissions move to the forefront, while simultaneously it becomes clear that the end of cheap oil is in sight, the need for increased emphasis on both energy efficiency and alternative sources of energy can no longer be ignored. The author provides an overview of the ongoing energy mix evolution, current technology and alternative fuel developments, sustainable building trends, evolving energy efficiency practices, and more. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (ix, 305 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0881736333 9780881736335 9781615839605 1615839607 9788817363334 8817363332 8817363251 9788817363259 9781439853542 1439853541 0881736325 9780881736328 |