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Clean Power Politics: The Democratization of Energy

Clean Power Politics: The Democratization of Energy

Name: Clean Power Politics: The Democratization of Energy
Brand: Cambridge University Press
SKU: 9781107039179
Price: 970.97 HKD
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Author: Joseph P. Tomain
ISBN: 9781107039179

By Joseph P. Tomain

Cambridge University Press February 2017

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ISBN-13: 9781107039179
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: February 2017
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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The United States has been experiencing an energy transition for over four decades, and now - thanks to the Clean Power Plan of the Obama Administration and the Paris climate agreement - a clean energy future is moving closer to reality.

In Clean Power Politics, Joseph Tomain describes how clean energy policies have been developed and, more importantly, what's necessary for a successful transition to a clean energy future, including technological innovation, new business models, and regulatory reforms. The energy system of the future will minimize the environmental costs of traditional energy production and consumption, and emphasize expanded use of natural resources and energy efficiency. Because many new energy technologies can be produced and consumed at smaller scales, they will shift decision-making power away from traditional utilities and empower consumers to make energy choices about consumption and price. In this way, a clean energy future embodies a democratization of energy.

Introduction

Part I. Preconditions for a Clean Power Transition:

1. The clean power plan and clean power politics

2. Defining and measuring clean power

3. The political economy of clean power

Part II. The Necessity of Innovation:

4. Innovation policy and institutions

5. Clean power systems

6. Regulatory innovation

Part III. The Democratization of Energy:

7. Energy and democracy.

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