Demand-Side Management and Electricity End-Use Efficiency

Arthur H. Rosenfeld (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 9401071276 / ISBN 13: 9789401071277

Published by Springer, 2011

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Demand-Side Management and Electricity End-Use Efficiency | Arthur H. Rosenfeld (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | 658 S. | Englisch | 2011 | Springer | EAN 9789401071277 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

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• Title: Demand-Side Management and Electricity End-Use Efficiency
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9401071276
• ISBN 13: 9789401071277
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 36D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 36 millimeters depth
• Weight: 990 grams
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Synopsis

A NATO Advanced Study Institute on "Demand-Side Management and Electricity End-Use Efficiency" was held in order to present and to discuss some of the most recent developments in demand-side electric power management and planning methodologies as well as research progress in relevant end-use technologies. Electricity is assuming an increasingly important role in buildings and industry, due to its flexibility, efficiency of conversion and cleanliness at the point of use. However the production and transmission of electricity requires huge investments and may have undesirable environmental impacts. The recent nuclear accident in Chernobyl and the damage caused by acid precipitation are creating increasing concerns about the impacts of power plants. Some environmental problems are local or regional, others such as global warming can affect the whole world. Although environmental impacts may be minimized with additional investments, electricity generation will become even more capital intensive. Energy, and electricity in particular, is not directly consumed by people. To achieve improved standards of living, what is important is. the level of production of goods and services. If it is possible to produce the same quantity of goods and services with less electricity and in a cost-effective way, substantial benefits can be gained. By reducing costs, electricity efficiency can raise the standards of living and increase the competitiveness of an economy. Electricity efficiency also leads to reduced requirements in power plant operation, thus leading to reduced consumption of primary energy supplies and a higher quality environment.