An edition of Alternative Energy (2001)

Alternative Energy

Facts, Statistics, and Issues (Alternative Energy)

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An edition of Alternative Energy (2001)

Alternative Energy

Facts, Statistics, and Issues (Alternative Energy)

1st edition

Environmentally conscious individuals will find the most up-to-date information on current research in alternative energy in this new reference resource. Important facts about companies & universities conducting research in alternative energy areas, government research subsidies, & statistics on global use of alternative energy systems, production of ethanol & hybrid fuels is included. Cost comparisons & a valuable appendix with sources for further study complete this encompassing energy reference.

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Publisher
Oryx Press
Language
English
Pages
232

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Alternative Energy: Facts, Statistics, and Issues (Alternative Energy)
June 30, 2001, Oryx Press
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Table of Contents

Energy overview
Conventional energy
Economics of renewable energy
Solar energy
Biomass energy
Wind energy
Ocean energy
Fusion energy
Geothermal energy
Hydrogen energy
Energy storage
Transportation
Fuel cells
Energy efficiency, buildings, lighting, and appliances
Exotic and unusual sources of energy

Edition Notes

Published in
Westport, CT

Classifications

Library of Congress
TJ808 .B467 2001, TJ808

The Physical Object

Format
Paperback
Pagination
xv, 208 p.
Number of pages
232
Dimensions
10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
Weight
1.6 pounds

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL8739072M
ISBN 10
1573562483
ISBN 13
9781573562485
LCCN
2001021653
OCLC/WorldCat
46640688
LibraryThing
4343983
Goodreads
4405876

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL1894163W

Work Description

As gas and utility prices rise and concerns about global warming grow, people are taking a renewed interest in alternative forms of energy, yet comprehensive information on this popular topic is often difficult to locate. This reference provides environmentally conscious individuals with the most up-to-date information on current research in alternative energy. Included are important facts about companies and universities conducting research in alternative energy areas, government research subsidies, statistics on global use of alternative energy systems and production of ethanol and hybrid fuels. Cost comparisons and a valuable appendix with sources for further study complete this encompassing energy reference. This one-stop resource for information about alternative energy will appeal to the lay person and the expert alike. - Back cover.

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