Sioshansi Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Technology, Incentives, Behavior
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-12-385137-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 640 Seiten

The complexity of carbon reduction and economic sustainability is significantly complicated by competing aspects of socioeconomic practices as well as legislative, regulatory, and scientific requirements and protocols. An easy to read and understand guide, Sioshansi, along with an international group of contributors, moves through the maze of carbon reduction methods and technologies, providing steps and insights to meet carbon reduction requirements and maintaining the health and welfare of the firm. The book's three part treatment is based on a clear and rigorous exposition of a wide range of options to reduce the carbon footprint Part 1 of the book, Challenge of Sustainability, examines the fundamental drivers of energy demand - economic growth, the need for basic energy services, and the interdependence of economic, political, environmental, social, equity, legacy and policy issues. Part 2 of the book, Technological Solutions, examines how energy can be used to support basic energy service needs of homes, commercial and industrial facilities and for other applications. Part 3 of the book, case studies, covers a number of innovative projects, initiatives, concepts or self-imposed targets in different parts of the world with the aim of significantly reducing energy use and carbon footprint of a company, a community, a city or an entire country. There was a widespread recognition among environmental engineers and energy economist of the importance of carbon reduction while sustaining the firm's economic growth. The only book to bring together both subjects into one easy to understand reference, Carbon Reduction and Economic Sustainability not only clearly explains which option has the lowest energy/carbon footprint but also which option would better suit the business in question. This includes carbon reduction for residential, transport, industrial and public sectors. - The only book to clearly explain the economic and environmental engineering aspects of carbon reduction. - Case studies taken from a number of international projects. - Carbon reduction options for all sectors of society. - The role of the planning system in carbon reduction.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sioshansi, Fereidoon

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Energy, Sustainability and the Environment:Technology, Incentives, Behavior;4
3;Copyright;5
4;Contents;6
5;Foreword;10
6;Preface;12
7;Contributors;14
8;Introduction-Can We Have Our Cake and EatIt Too?;28
8.1;Introduction;28
8.2;Are we in a bind?;29
8.3;How did we end up in this bind?;31
8.4;Where do go from here?;32
8.5;How can we get there9?;32
8.6;Setting the context;33
8.7;Scope and outline of the book;34
9;Part I - Challenge of Sustainability;44
9.1;Chapter 1 -Why Do We Use So Much Energy, and What For?;46
9.1.1;1.Introduction;46
9.1.2;2.Why Do We Use So Much Energy?;48
9.1.3;3.What Do We Use Energy For?;55
9.1.4;4.What Constitutes an Adequate Standard of Living?;59
9.1.5;5.Lives, Lifestyles, and Socio-Economic Systems;67
9.1.6;6.Toward a More Sustainable Lifestyle;72
9.2;Chapter 2-Which Energy Future?;74
9.2.1;Introduction;74
9.2.2;Projecting Energy Futures;75
9.2.3;Business-as-Usual Global Energy Trends Are Dominated by Increasing Fossil Fuel Usage;80
9.2.4;Cooperation Between China and the United States Is a Necessary Condition to Improve the World's Energy Future;83
9.2.5;No Single Solution Will Address Global Energy Objectives;89
9.2.6;Linking Scenarios to Energy Policy and Planning Objectives;91
9.2.7;Conclusions;95
9.2.8;Acknowledgments;95
9.2.9;Bibliography;95
9.2.10;Appendix A: Summary of Energy Scenarios;98
9.3;Chapter 3 -Energy “Needs”, Desires, and Wishes: Anthropological Insights and Prospective Views;106
9.3.1;1.Introduction;106
9.3.2;2.Critique of the Notion of “Needs” in the Context of “Energy Needs”;107
9.3.3;3.Relevant Elements for a Reappraisal of Consumption Politics;117
9.3.4;Conclusions;125
9.3.5;Bibliography;127
9.4;Chapter 4 -Equity, Economic Growth, and Lifestyle;132
9.4.1;1.Introduction;132
9.4.2;2.Driving Forces for Climate Change;134
9.4.3;3.Policies for Mitigation of Global Warming;136
9.4.4;4.Limits to Growth Revisited;145
9.4.5;5.Shortcomings of the Present Economic System;151
9.4.6;Conclusions;157
9.4.7;Acknowledgments;158
9.4.8;Bibliography;158
9.5;Chapter 5 -We Can't Have Our Cake and Eat it Too: Why the Energy and Climate Problems Cannot Be Solved in Consume ...;162
9.5.1;1.Introduction;162
9.5.2;2.Why Consumer Society is not Sustainable;164
9.5.3;3.The Alternative Path;172
9.5.4;4.How might the transition be made?;173
9.5.5;Conclusions;174
9.5.6;Appendix;175
9.5.7;Bibliography;176
9.6;Chapter 6 -Sustainability: Will There Be the Will and the Means?;180
9.6.1;1.Introduction;180
9.6.2;2.Markets, Institutions, and Society;182
9.6.3;3.History Lessons;189
9.6.4;4.The New Sustainable Paradigm;196
9.6.5;Conclusions;204
9.6.6;Bibliography;205
9.7;Chapter 7 -Is It Possible to Have It Both Ways?;208
9.7.1;1.Introduction;208
9.7.2;2.Current Global Emission Levels;210
9.7.3;3.Annual Emissions Levels Required for Stabilization;213
9.7.4;4.Reduced Energy Usage;219
9.7.5;5.Shifting to Lower Carbon Emitting Sources;231
9.7.6;6.Is it worth the price?;234
9.8;Chapter 8 - Efficiency First: Designing Markets to Save Energy, and the Planet;238
9.8.1;1.Introduction;238
9.8.2;2.Utility Regulation;242
9.8.3;3.Buildings and Appliances;253
9.8.4;Conclusions;267
9.8.5;Bibliography;268
10;Part II -Technological Fixes;272
10.1;Chapter 9 -Getting to Zero: Green Building and Net Zero Energy Homes;274
10.1.1;1.Introduction;274
10.1.2;2.Residential Energy Use;276
10.1.3;3.New Homes with Energy Efficiency as a Goal;282
10.1.4;4.What Would it Take to Transform the New Residential Building Stock?;298
10.1.5;5.What Else Needs to Happen?;302
10.1.6;6.The Bottom Line: Is it Practical and Can We Afford it?;308
10.1.7;Conclusions;310
10.1.8;Bibliography;311
10.2;Chapter 10 -Beyond the Meter: Enabling Better Home Energy Management;316
10.2.1;1.Introduction: Residential Energy Consumption and Energy Invisibility;316
10.2.2;2.Smart Meters and In-Home Displays;319
10.2.3;3.Some Historical Evidence;325
10.2.4;4.The Impact on Habits, Lifestyles, and Choices;336
10.2.5;5.The Magnitude of Potential Savings;339
10.2.6;Conclusions;341
10.2.7;Bibliography;343
10.3;Chapter 11 -How Organizations Can Drive Behavior-Based Energy Efficiency;348
10.3.1;1.Introduction;348
10.3.2;2.Overview of U.S. Nonresidential Energy Usage;349
10.3.3;3.The Record on Occupant/Operator Behavior and Energy Use in Organizations;355
10.3.4;4.Research and Analytical Underpinnings of Behavior-Based Efficiency;357
10.3.5;5.Leading Energy Efficiency Strategies in the Corporate World;362
10.3.6;6.Behavior Change in a Performance Contracting Framework;370
10.3.7;Conclusions;375
10.3.8;Bibliography;378
10.4;Chapter 12 -Reinventing Industrial Energy Use in a Resource-Constrained World;380
10.4.1;1.Introduction;380
10.4.2;2.Recent Trends in Energy Productivity;381
10.4.3;3.Potential Energy Savings in Energy-Intensive Industries;392
10.4.4;4.Barriers to Technological Innovation in Industry;394
10.4.5;5.Policy Drivers of Change;397
10.4.6;6.Manufacturing the Next Generation of Green Technologies;402
10.4.7;Conclusions;404
10.4.8;Bibliography;406
10.5;Chapter 13 -Prospects for Renewable Energy;410
10.5.1;1.Introduction;410
10.5.2;2.Overall Status of Renewable Energy Capacity and Investment;411
10.5.3;3.Market and Technology Trends;416
10.5.4;4.Technology/Resource Prospects;437
10.5.5;Conclusions;454
10.5.6;Bibliography;456
10.6;Chapter 14 - Heating Systems When Little Heating Is Needed;460
10.6.1;1.Introduction;460
10.6.2;2.Energy and Carbon Challenges in the Buildings Sector;461
10.6.3;3.Assessing Possible Routes for Low-Carbon Futures;469
10.6.4;4.Pathways for Future Buildings;475
10.6.5;5.Implications for Grid Infrastructures and Heat Suppliers;481
10.6.6;Conclusions;482
10.6.7;Bibliography;483
11;Part III - Case Studies;486
11.1;Chapter 15 -Why China Matters;488
11.1.1;1.Introduction1;488
11.1.2;2.Demand and Supply of Energy in China;491
11.1.3;3.Energy and Climate Change Policy;496
11.1.4;4.Growth Patterns and Mitigation Opportunities;501
11.1.5;5.Future Scenarios;508
11.1.6;Conclusions;516
11.1.7;Bibliography;517
11.2;Chapter 16 -Swiss 2000-Watt Society: A Sustainable Energy Vision for the Future;520
11.2.1;1.Introduction;520
11.2.2;2.The 2000-Watt Vision;521
11.2.3;3.The White Book;527
11.2.4;4.Current Progress;533
11.2.5;5.Beyond Switzerland?;536
11.2.6;Conclusions;538
11.2.7;Bibliography;539
11.3;Chapter 17 -Zeroing in on Zero Net Energy;540
11.3.1;1.Introduction;540
11.3.2;2.A Brief Historical Perspective on Energy Efficiency in California;542
11.3.3;3.PG & E's Zero Net Energy Pilot Program;550
11.3.4;4.Reframing Assumptions for Zero Net Energy;555
11.3.5;Conclusions;558
11.3.6;Acknowledgments;559
11.3.7;Bibliography;559
11.4;Chapter 18-Toward Carbon Neutrality: The Case of the City of Austin, TX;562
11.4.1;Introduction;562
11.4.2;Why Climate Action?;563
11.4.3;Taking Action: Austin's Climate Protection Plan;564
11.4.4;Engaging the Community to Achieve Carbon Neutrality;574
11.4.5;Comparison to Other Local Government Programs;585
11.4.6;Lessons Learned;589
11.4.7;Conclusions;591
11.4.8;Bibliography;591
11.5;Chapter 19 -Rising to the Challenge of Sustainability: Three Cases of Climate and Energy Governance;594
11.5.1;1.Introduction;594
11.5.2;2.Clinton Climate Initiative;595
11.5.3;3.Motorola and Climate Change;602
11.5.4;4.Masdar City;606
11.5.5;Conclusions;610
11.5.6;Bibliography;612
12;Epilogue-Can We Get There from Here?;614
13;Index;616