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Author:

Randolph, John.

Title:

Energy for sustainability : technology, planning, policy / John Randolph, Gilbert M. Masters.

Publisher:

Island Press,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

xvii, 790 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.

Subject:

Renewable energy sources.

Other Authors:

Masters, Gilbert M.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 757-774) and index.

Contents:

The energy imperative and patterns of use -- Energy sources and sustainability -- Energy futures -- Fundamentals of energy science -- Energy analysis and life-cycle assessment -- Energy efficiency for buildings -- Solar energy for buildings -- From whole building to whole community energy -- Centralized electric power systems -- Distributed energy resources -- Photovoltaic systems -- Large-scale renewables : wind and solar -- Transportation energy and efficient vehicles -- Biofuels, biomass, and other alternative fuels -- Whole community energy and land use -- Market transformation to sustainable energy -- Energy policy -- U.S. state and community energy policy and planning.

ISBN:

1597261041 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781597261043 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1597261033 (cloth : alk. paper)
9781597261036 (cloth : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)174134063

LCCN:

2007040768

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OAAX516 -- Maharishi University of Management Library (Fairfield)

OUAX845 -- Dordt University (Sioux Center)