Driven by Demand
How Energy Gets its Power

An accessible, non-technical book that reframes the discussion around societal demand for energy via a range of international case studies.

Jimmy Y. Jia (Author), Jason Crabtree (Author)

9781107104662, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 18 June 2015

402 pages, 40 b/w illus. 28 tables
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.71 kg

'Driven by Demand is an important contribution to the ongoing story of how energy resources and energy policy impact our world. The book explores, and explains, a wide range of issues related to the critical role energy plays in modern life. It should be required reading for anyone claiming to be an energy expert.' Steve Kromer, Director, Efficiency Valuation Organization (EVO)

Energy plays a central role in shaping our society and infrastructure, making it increasingly important for today's leaders to understand the impact of energy decisions. Discussions about energy often neglect important historical lessons about previous energy transformations and provide inadequate consideration of context - Driven by Demand takes a fresh approach by exploring the emergence of energy systems, outcomes and priorities. It outlines select historical and current events, challenges, and developing energy trends using a range of case studies. Readers will gain foundational knowledge about energy flows and end-uses, helping them to become more conversant about energy outcomes and priorities. This accessible book paves the way for broader discussions about societal resilience, privacy, and security concerns associated with the move towards 'smart' infrastructure. This is a must-read for business executives, policymakers and students working in energy policy, energy management and sustainable business.

Part I. Introduction: 1. You get what you ask for
Part II. Three Frameworks: 2. Energy: the product
3. Energy: the delivery system
4. Energy: the value proposition
Part III. Critical Decisions: 5. The international Niagara commission of 1891
6. Trash as treasure
7. Paying for pavement
8. Heat, without the hot air
9. The collision of two critical infrastructures
Part IV. Energy Futurism: 10. Towards better management of energy infrastructures
11. Risk management in energy
12. Resilience as a core value
13. Exploring energy security
14. Energy-as-a-service
Part V. Societal Advancement: 15. Bringing it all together
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Energy industries & utilities [KNB], Business ethics & social responsibility [KJG], Environmental economics [KCN]