Transforming energy systems economics, policies and change

"Recognizing the urgent need to transform energy systems to low-carbon alternatives, this timely book offers evidenced and credible ways to accelerate actions towards meeting the Paris Agreement goals and achieving net zero emissions. Steven Fries analyses through the lens of government, busine...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fries, Steven
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Northampton Edward Elgar Publishing 2021, 2021
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Collection: Edward Elgar eBooks Collection Business & Economics - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references and index
  • Contents: Preface Introduction to transforming energy systems
  • Part I. Modernity, the climate and net zero emissions
  • 1. Energy capture and modernity
  • 2. Useful energy and the climate
  • 3. Net zero emissions and low-carbon alternatives
  • Part II. Advancing and guiding low-carbon alternatives
  • 4. Supporting innovation and early deployment of low-carbon alternatives
  • 5. Calibrating emissions pricing
  • 6. Adapting energy-market designs and infrastructures
  • 7. Making better use of energy and materials
  • Part III. Energy-reform interests and strategies
  • 8. Interests in low-carbon technologies and renewable resources
  • 9. Accelerating change
  • References
  • Index