Tracking the Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean Energy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

Del i serien River Publishers Series in Energy Management

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The world stands at the threshold of a new energy era—one defined by the shift toward renewable and low-carbon resources. Tracking the Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean Energy explores this complex transformation, examining the technologies, policies, and innovations driving the move from fossil fuel dependency to cleaner, more sustainable systems.Like past transitions in global energy use, this one is both evolutionary and disruptive. It carries risks, costs, and challenges, but also unprecedented opportunities for reinvention. Spanning decades, the transformation will reshape how energy is produced, delivered, and consumed, redefining infrastructure, market dynamics, and public policy along the way.This book details how economic and environmental priorities are accelerating research, redirecting resources, and reimagining the global energy landscape. It highlights the implementation of advanced technologies—ranging from renewable generation and smart grids to energy storage and decarbonization strategies—and analyzes how these innovations are already reshaping industries and national strategies.By identifying key drivers, policy shifts, and emerging solutions, Tracking the Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean Energy serves as a practical guide for energy and non-energy engineers, sustainability professionals, and policy developers seeking to understand and support this ongoing transformation.Grounded in current data and forward-looking analysis, it offers readers a clear, comprehensive understanding of how today’s decisions will determine the pace, scope, and success of tomorrow’s cleaner, more resilient energy future.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-09-02
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:River Publishers Series in Energy Management
Antal sidor:250
Förlag:River Publishers
ISBN:9788743811299

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Dr. Stephen A. Roosa has over 35 years of experience in commercial energy management, energy engineering and performance contracting. During his career he has been the energy manager for a Fortune 100 company and worked in leadership capacities with several energy services companies. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Strategic Energy and Environmental Planning and the Alternate Energy and Distributed Generation Journal. Dr. Roosa holds a Ph.D. from the University of Louisville, a Master of Business Administration from Webster University and a Professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from University of Kentucky. He is a past President of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and currently serves as its Director of Sustainable State and Local Programs. Stephen has received numerous related awards during his career including the AEE International Energy Manager of the Year Award, the Federal Energy Water & Management Project Award (1999), the US Army Corps of Engineers National Energy Engineers Systems Technology Award, the US Army Energy Conservation Award, and the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Citation for Energy Management. He is a member of the Energy Manager’s Hall of Fame and a two-time recipient of the Rockefeller Family Funds, Energy and Environmental Education Award.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Tough Decisions on the Path to Decarbonization 2. Decarbonization for a Sustainable Energy Future 3. Software Analysis of Solar PV System Efficacy 4. Wind Turbine Generators—They Just Keep Getting Bigger 5. Clean Energy Technologies 6. Nuclear Energy—Lessons from Georgia’s New Power Plant 7. Energy Storage Capacities are Increasing 8. Matching Electricity Supply with Demand: Integrating Renewable Energy Systems into the US Power Grid 9. Electricity Generation Capacity Planning with Nuclear, Renewables, and Batteries: Defining Pathways to Energy Security Decarbonization 10. Distributed Energy Resources and Demand Response: The Tension Between Reliability and Flexibility 11. Initial Capital Cost Estimate for a Clean Hydrogen Electricity Produced by a 500 MWh Baseload Plant 12. Reinventing the Electric Grid 13. Electrical Transmission System Modeling within Utility Integrated Resource Planning to Accommodate Increasing Renewable Penetration 14. Using Dynamic Line Ratings to Improve Electric Generation and Load Interconnection 15. Cutting Electricity Costs: A Guide for Organizations in Deregulated Markets 16. Policy Design for Prosumer Viability: Evaluating Solar PV Grid Connection Mechanisms in Jordan’s Energy Transition 17. Locational Pricing in the GB Electricity Market: An Overview of Key Perspectives and Implications 18. An Asset Manager’s Conundrum: Sunsetting Solar Farms 19. Sustainable Adaptive Reuse of Renewable Energy Components and Materials 20. Tariffs and the US–Canada Energy Interdependence 21. Sharing Best Renewable Energy Practices in the Developing World