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Sustainable Energy And the States Essays on Politics, Markets And Leadership

Name: Sustainable Energy And the States
Author: Dianne Rahm

Auteur: Dianne Rahm

Taal: Engels

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Auteur: Dianne Rahm

Engels
Paperback
9780786427680
20 juli 2006
217 pagina's

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With America's dependence on fossil fuels painfully apparent due to world events and the resultant sharply rising gas prices, the search for renewable energy sources has never been more important. Still, the quest for sustainable energy is far from new. Since passage of the National Energy Act of 1978, states and the federal government have encouraged technological advances designed to make the United States self-sufficient when it comes to energy production. Government incentives and global-minded policymakers encourage development of alternative energy sources. While addressing the national issues of global climate change and energy security, the idea of sustainable energy must also find a way to appeal to an increasingly competitive market.

Through nine case studies, this volume explores the roles which politics, market forces and leadership play as barriers or facilitators in the development of sustainable energy sources. Beginning with an overview of energy-related programs and legislation including the National Energy Act of 1978 and the Energy Policy acts of 1992 and 2005, the book discusses the various financial programs and policy mechanisms used by the states. Each of the nine essays examines sustainable energy development within a particular state or region. The importance of the political climate, the impact of free markets and the value of effective leadership with regard to this particular technological development remains a common thread. Topics such as the perceived effectiveness of state and federal governmental efforts and prevalent attitudes regarding renewable energy are also discussed. Each essay includes an in-depth bibliography with many website resources to encourage further research. Statistical tables are also provided.

Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 20 juli 2006
Aantal pagina's: 217
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Hoofdauteur: Dianne Rahm
Hoofdredacteur: Dianne Rahm
Hoofduitgeverij: McFarland & Co Inc Pub

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Originele titel: Sustainable Energy and the States: Essays on Politics, Markets and Leadership

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Product breedte: 152 mm
Product hoogte: 11 mm
Product lengte: 229 mm
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Verpakking breedte: 152 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 13 mm
Verpakking lengte: 222 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 318 g

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Categorieën: Mens & Maatschappij

Wetenschap & Natuur

Managementboeken

Sociologie

Aarde & Milieu

Sociale theorie

Milieu

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Taal: Engels
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