Delivering a Low Carbon Electricity System
Technologies, Economics and Policy
Michael Grubb editor Michael G Pollitt editor Tooraj Jamasb editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:17th Jul '08
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A systematic analysis of the issues surrounding the creation of a low-carbon electricity sector.
Meeting targets aimed at tackling the climate change challenge requires moving towards a low-carbon economy. Delivering a Low Carbon Electricity System analyses the social, technological, economic and political issues that affect the attempt to create a low-carbon electricity sector and assesses the main instruments for achieving this aim.Meeting targets aimed at tackling the climate change challenge requires moving towards a low-carbon economy. These targets can only be met with major reductions in carbon emissions from the electricity sector. Written by a team of leading academics and industry experts, Delivering a Low Carbon Electricity System analyses the social, technological, economic and political issues that affect the attempt to create a low-carbon electricity sector and assesses the main instruments for achieving this aim. The book begins by looking at how low-carbon generation technologies might be added in sufficient quantity to the electricity system. Next, it examines how networks and the demand side can help to decarbonise the sector. It then highlights the role of innovation and discusses instruments for promoting technological progress. Finally, given the economic framework and technological possibilities, it presents a number of general and specific policy instruments and options for the future.
'Atmospheric greenhouse gas stabilization goals can only be achieved by significantly reducing carbon emissions associated with the generation and use of electricity. This book, written by a group of distinguished economists, provides a comprehensive analysis of the options for doing so in a cost-effective and timely manner. The book's analysis provides an excellent framework to guide UK policies aimed at achieving its carbon reduction goals and can serve as an excellent policy model for other developed countries as well.' Paul L. Joskow, MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research
'As a path-breaking Climate Change Bill moves through the UK Parliament, it is clear that the electricity system in its widest sense - covering generation, infrastructure and consumers - has a critical role to play in meeting climate policy goals. The trick will be to do so while keeping down costs and ensuring secure supplies. The authors of this comprehensive text show how it can be done. An astute juggling of technology and economics, supported by informed analysis, is essential. This book should be on every energy policy makers reading list.' Jim Skea, UK Energy Research Centre
ISBN: 9780521888844
Dimensions: 235mm x 157mm x 30mm
Weight: 960g
536 pages