Global Energy Policy and Security (Lecture Notes in Energy, 16)

Hardcover, viii + 330 pages, NOT ex-library. Minor wear, book is clean and bright throughout, with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Issued without a dust jacket. -- The book provides an in-depth, interdisciplinary look at the key challenges and strategies shaping energy security and policy amidst rising global energy demand, limited fossil fuel resources, and climate concerns. It explores the interconnectedness of technical, economic, and socio-political factors in energy management, emphasising the urgency for resilient policies that address both physical and price stability in energy supply. Divided into two core sections, the book first investigates technological responses, including energy efficiency enhancements, renewable integration, and strategic tariffs. Analyses cover tools like stochastic portfolio theory, which assess risk and adaptability in energy systems, and delve into case studies on the resilience of electricity grids, green coal technologies in China, and cooperative energy consumption. The second section examines the social, economic, and policy dimensions of energy security, with studies on the implications of government energy policies and the geopolitical impacts of fossil fuel dependencies. Key discussions include the balance between domestic energy production and imports, the role of international cooperation, and the shifts towards low-carbon energy. Highlighting diverse national experiences, such as renewable policy impacts in the US, evolving energy strategies in Spain, and development initiatives in Colombia, the book provides a comprehensive view of energy policy adjustments on a global scale. With contributions from multidisciplinary experts, Global Energy Policy and Security showcases practical projects and policy frameworks aimed at fostering sustainable, secure energy systems. The book is a resource for scholars and practitioners working to understand and influence energy policies, blending theoretical insights with real-world applications to navigate the complexities of modern energy security. -- Contents: Energy Policy and Security Through the Lenses of Stochastic Portfolio Theory and the ACEGES Model; Energy Security as a Subset of National Security; Challenges to Global Energy Policy and Supply Security; Change in Energy Structure and Energy Security under Climate Mitigation Scenarios; Insights on Cooperative Electricity Consumption in Human Aggregates from a Thermodynamic Analysis: Implications for Energy Policies; UK Electricity System and Its Resilience; Macroeconomic Effects of Energy Purchases; EU's Dynamic Evaluation of Energy Efficiency: Combining Data Envelopment Analysis and Multicriteria Decision Making; Availability of European Oil and Gas Resources; Energy Security: Stochastic Analysis of Oil Prices; Green Energy Development in China: The Case of Clean Coal Technologies; China's New Energy Security: A Swing of the Pendulum; Energy Efficiency Policy Initiatives and Energy Security: Experiences from India; Impact of Shocks on Australian Coal Mining; Assessment of the Impacts of Government Energy Policy on Energy Technology, Innovation, and Security: The Case of Renewable Technologies in the US Electricity Sector; Overview of Energy Policy and Security in the Pacific Region; Evolution of the Spanish Energy System in the Context of Energy Security: Current Trends, Future Developments; Energy, Development, and Economic Growth in Colombia.