Nontechnical

The electrical grid stands as a remarkable achievement in engineering and management, serving as a vital catalyst for the development and progress of nations worldwide. This book aims to demystify the grid, presenting its intricacies in layman terms to...

This comprehensive guide covers all the essential aspects of renewable energy, drawing on the extensive experience of an energy journalist. The book offers a clear and accessible overview, beginning with a historical context and basic energy principles...

The move from carbon-based fuels to renewables — particularly wind and solar which produce electricity — make this book a "must read" for anyone who works in the energy space or just wants to know more about energy and its future. Covering...

This "how to" book covers the various mechanics of natural gas trading, including the physical (cash) market for natural gas production, transportation, distribution, and consumption. It has been 23 years since Trading Natural Gas: A Nontechnical Guide...

This book focuses primarily on the energy products that are financially traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange: crude oil, natural gas, unleaded gasoline, and heating oil. These commodities are the most common ones used for hedging energy commodity...

This 217-page detailed overview of the North American electric industry presents a clear-cut look at how the industry operates. Topics covered include the major industry players, regulation, the various deregulated market structures, the physical...

Everything you need for a solid understanding of renewable energy is here in this easy-to-understand guide. Ann Chambers, draws from her expertise on energy matters to deliver an unparalleled guide to this emerging market. Using a straightforward...

This nontechnical guide provides information on how electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed. Written in easy-to-understand language, this title is a must for industry newcomers as well as veteran professionals who need a quick refresher on...

An overview of the natural gas process from wellhead to burnertip, from exploration to futures trading, and the latest issues of co-generation and other product use. Features & Benefits Origins and history of natural gas Exploration principles,...

A history of these two converging industries and an overview of the factors forcing them together—political, regulatory, technical, and economic. She covers other fuels competing for market share in the electric industry, the merchant power...

Author and industry expert Ann Chambers addresses what industry professionals need to know and understand about merchant power plants—including how they differ from "regular" plants, who's building merchants (and where and why), and who's...

Energy markets are more perilous than ever before. Deregulation has forced a whole new world of trading and risk management jargon onto the power and energy marketer. How does the manager master this complex process, with its myriad experts,...

A complete resource on the operation of energy storage technologies and how they interact in the marketplace today. Baxter explains new opportunities for these technologies, detailed descriptions of the technologies and their market applications, and...

by Amos Salvador Exhaustive study of the historical use of energy is paramount in forecasting future use accurately. The much-needed detailed historical statistical data on human population, energy consumption, and current information about present and...

Unlike more technical texts stuffed with formulae and theories, this book explains in plain English how power is created and replaces formulae with everyday examples and easy-to-understand illustrations. It opens with an explanation of how electricity is...

As the energy market restructures into a significantly more competitive industry, many energy companies are considering distributed generation (DG) as part of a new customer-focused corporate strategy. Chambers, et al cover the technologies associated...

Successful utility customer service leaders are providing great service while reducing costs. This primer for customer service leaders at all levels outlines successful techniques for creating a customer focused culture, taking costs out of the business...