Includes bibliographical references (pages 609-621) 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: Approaching zero net energy -- Whole building to zero net energy -- Centralized electric power systems -- Distributed energy resources -- Photovoltaic systems -- Large-scale renewables -- Transportation energy and efficient vehicles -- Alternative fuels, biofuels, and biomass energy -- Whole community energy, mobility, and land use -- Market transformation to sustainable energy -- Energy policy -- U.S. state and community energy policy and planning.
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