The grand energy transition: the rise of energy gases, sustainable life and growth, and the next great economic expansion

In this visionary book, leading energy industry executive Robert Hefner puts forth a convincing case about how the world can move beyond its current dependence on oil and move toward a new era of clean, renewable energy. Hefner argues that we are in a transitional phase from liquid fuels to gas fuels and the management of the transition is critical to our economy, national security, andenvironmental health. Hefner views increased use of natural gas as a criticalbridge to a long-term future in which gas fuels such as hydrogen, wind, and solar mark the beginning of what he calls, The Age of Energy Gases. Hefner points out that even without policies to encourage natural gas; natural gas has been the fastest growing primary source of energy during since the 1970s. More provocatively, he argues that natural gas reserves are far greater than commonly accepted and points out that gas reserves have been consistently underestimated by oil and coal industry interests. At the same time, many environmentalists lump oil and natural gas together when, in fact, natural gas is a much cleaner and environmentally safe fuel. Written with the knowledge and authority ofa major player in the energy industry, Hefner relates how misguided government policies and vested industry interests contributed to our current energy problems and he advocates a variety of federal government measures should be enacted to discourage the use of gasoline, coal, and biofuels and encourage natural gas, solar, wind, hydrogen, and nuclear fusion. A well-written and engaging book that mixes personal anecdotes and experiences with insightful analysis, The Grand Energy Transition is a powerful, realistic argument about how we can best solve our energy problems.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-52756-6
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 288
• Fecha Publicación: 16/09/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés