Lights Out
The Electricity Crisis, the Global Economy, and What It Means To You
(Sprache: Englisch)
A behind the scenes exposure why our electricity system is headed for a state of emergency and what can be done to head it off Most people don t realize that skyrocketing global energy demand and economic growth severely affect the supply of electricity.
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A behind the scenes exposure why our electricity system is headed for a state of emergency and what can be done to head it off Most people don t realize that skyrocketing global energy demand and economic growth severely affect the supply of electricity.
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Praise for Lights Out"Lights Out is a fast paced, no-holds-barred account of what is wrong in our electricity sector and how we might get it back on track, written by someone who has been in the business long enough to know what he is writing about."
-Leonard Hyman, author of America's Electric Utilities: Past, Present, and Future
"Jason Makansi gives us a succinct, insightful view of recent electricity problems. His lively, provocative writing explains the mysteries of the technology, the politics, the regulation, and the market manipulation. Parts of the book may make you mad, but you won't be able to put it down and you will always be learning something."
-Lester Lave, PhD, Professor of Economics and Codirector, Electricity Industry Center, Carnegie Mellon University
"This new work is provocative, factual, and will make you think about the situation we face. It is a must-read for anyone even slightly interested in the adequacy of the U.S. power sector and what the future may hold. Industry, regulatory, and political leaders need to read this to see the possible end results of their decisions."
-Barry Worthington, Executive Director, United States Energy Association
"Jason Makansi's long history in the electricity business has given him keen insights into the inner workings of the utility industry, and his examples and illustrations, based on his personal attempts at demand side management at home with his family, give a lighter background to what is a profound and sometimes alarming thesis."
-Geoffrey R. Egan, PhD, President, APTECH Engineering Services, Inc.
"This book enables even the novice to understand clearly the multifaceted issues facing an electricity-thirsty world. This book lays the foundation for understanding how complex power generation and delivery truly is, and is a clarion call to citizens and consumers worldwide alike to become more informed and more involved."
-Timothy McCreary, President, HF
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"This thoroughly researched and well-documented discourse explores the litany of issues plaguing the energy industry today. Lights Out will challenge your critical thinking skills and may cause you to question your position on the issues. More importantly, Lights Out proposes realistic solutions that even our elected representatives can comprehend and should seriously consider."
-Dr. Robert V. Peltier, PE, Editor in Chief, Power magazine
"This thoroughly researched and well-documented discourse explores the litany of issues plaguing the energy industry today. Lights Out will challenge your critical thinking skills and may cause you to question your position on the issues. More importantly, Lights Out proposes realistic solutions that even our elected representatives can comprehend and should seriously consider."
-Dr. Robert V. Peltier, PE, Editor in Chief, Power magazine
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Praise for Lights Out
"Lights Out is a fast paced, no-holds-barred account of what is wrong in our electricity sector and how we might get it back on track, written by someone who has been in the business long enough to know what he is writing about." - Leonard Hyman, author of America's Electric Utilities: Past, Present, and Future
"Jason Makansi gives us a succinct, insightful view of recent electricity problems. His lively, provocative writing explains the mysteries of the technology, the politics, the regulation, and the market manipulation. Parts of the book may make you mad, but you won't be able to put it down and you will always be learning something." - Lester Lave, PhD, Professor of Economics and Codirector, Electricity Industry Center, Carnegie Mellon University
"This new work is provocative, factual, and will make you think about the situation we face. It is a must-read for anyone even slightly interested in the adequacy of the U.S. power sector and what the future may hold. Industry, regulatory, and political leaders need to read this to see the possible end results of their decisions." - Barry Worthington, Executive Director, United States Energy Association
"Jason Makansi's long history in the electricity business has given him keen insights into the inner workings of the utility industry, and his examples and illustrations, based on his personal attempts at demand side management at home with his family, give a lighter background to what is a profound and sometimes alarming thesis." - Geoffrey R. Egan, PhD, President, APTECH Engineering Services, Inc.
"This book enables even the novice to understand clearly the multifaceted issues facing an electricity-thirsty world. This book lays the foundation for understanding how complex power generation and delivery truly is, and is a clarion call to citizens and consumers worldwide alike to become more informed and more involved." - Timothy McCreary, President, HF Controls
"This thoroughly researched and well-documented discourse explores the litany of issues plaguing the energy industry today. Lights Out will challenge your critical thinking skills and may cause you to question your position on the issues. More importantly, Lights Out proposes realistic solutions that even our elected representatives can comprehend and should seriously consider." - Dr. Robert V. Peltier, PE, Editor in Chief, Power magazine.
"Lights Out is a fast paced, no-holds-barred account of what is wrong in our electricity sector and how we might get it back on track, written by someone who has been in the business long enough to know what he is writing about." - Leonard Hyman, author of America's Electric Utilities: Past, Present, and Future
"Jason Makansi gives us a succinct, insightful view of recent electricity problems. His lively, provocative writing explains the mysteries of the technology, the politics, the regulation, and the market manipulation. Parts of the book may make you mad, but you won't be able to put it down and you will always be learning something." - Lester Lave, PhD, Professor of Economics and Codirector, Electricity Industry Center, Carnegie Mellon University
"This new work is provocative, factual, and will make you think about the situation we face. It is a must-read for anyone even slightly interested in the adequacy of the U.S. power sector and what the future may hold. Industry, regulatory, and political leaders need to read this to see the possible end results of their decisions." - Barry Worthington, Executive Director, United States Energy Association
"Jason Makansi's long history in the electricity business has given him keen insights into the inner workings of the utility industry, and his examples and illustrations, based on his personal attempts at demand side management at home with his family, give a lighter background to what is a profound and sometimes alarming thesis." - Geoffrey R. Egan, PhD, President, APTECH Engineering Services, Inc.
"This book enables even the novice to understand clearly the multifaceted issues facing an electricity-thirsty world. This book lays the foundation for understanding how complex power generation and delivery truly is, and is a clarion call to citizens and consumers worldwide alike to become more informed and more involved." - Timothy McCreary, President, HF Controls
"This thoroughly researched and well-documented discourse explores the litany of issues plaguing the energy industry today. Lights Out will challenge your critical thinking skills and may cause you to question your position on the issues. More importantly, Lights Out proposes realistic solutions that even our elected representatives can comprehend and should seriously consider." - Dr. Robert V. Peltier, PE, Editor in Chief, Power magazine.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Lights Out “
Preface.Acknowledgments.
Part One. The Worst-Case Scenario.
Chapter 1. Night of the Living Dead.
Chapter 2. The Production and Delivery Value Chain.
Chapter 3. Around the World, Around Town.
Chapter 4. Preventing the Worst Case.
Part Two. Insecurities, Vulnerabilities, and An Uneasy State of the Industry.
Chapter 5. Why a First-World Country Has a Third-World Grid.
Chapter 6. Living with a Transaction Economy.
Chapter 7. The Brain Drain.
Chapter 8. Environmental Imperatives.
Chapter 9. Houston, We Have a Problem.
Chapter 10. The Impact of Lengthening Supply Lines: How Elastic Are They?
Part Three. Fighting "The Last War," Planning the Next One.
Chapter 11. It's That '70s Show.
Chapter 12. Sticker Shock (Without the Sticker).
Chapter 13. Electricity Storage.
Chapter 14. Coal: Extracting Its Full Value.
Chapter 15. Exercising the Nuclear Option.
Chapter 16. Savvy Consumption, Empowering Ratepayers.
Chapter 17. Distributed Power.
Chapter 18. Redefining the Grid with Real Intelligence.
Chapter 19. The Rest of the World.
Chapter 20. A Vision For The Future: Daydream, Nightmare, or a Good Night's Rest?
Postscript: Personal Accountability.
Bibliography.
About the Author.
Index.
Autoren-Porträt von Jason Makansi
Jason Makansi is the President of Pearl Street, Inc., a consulting firm he founded in 2000 focused on all aspects of electricity production and delivery. He has launched multiple businesses serving the electricity industry, including an investment fund, an advisory service for companies raising capital, and a public-policy advocacy organization. A prolific author and respected industry thought leader, Makansi has been researching and analyzing the technological, business, and regulatory issues in electricity production and delivery for over twenty-five years. He earned a BS in chemical engineering from Columbia University. Makansi is the author of An Investor's Guide to the Electricity Economy, also published by Wiley, and Managing Steam: An Engineering Guide to Commercial, Industrial, and Utility Systems.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Jason Makansi
- 2007, 1. Auflage, 320 Seiten, Maße: 24,1 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 0470109181
- ISBN-13: 9780470109182
Sprache:
Englisch
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