Improving energy efficiency in industrial energy systems [electronic resource] : an interdisciplinary perspective on barriers, energy audits energy management, policies, and programs / Patrik Thollander, Jenny Palm.
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TextPublication details: London : Springer, c2013.Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 151 p.) : ill. (some col.)Content type: - 9781447141624:
- Industrial organization (Economic theory)
- Sustainable development
- Renewable energy sources
- Engineering economy
- Engineering
- Industries -- Energy consumption
- Industries -- Energy conservation
- Technology
- Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology
- Energy technology & engineering
- Engines & power transmission
- Engineering: general
- Economics of industrial organisation
- 621.042
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The Interconnection Between STS and Barriers to Industrial Energy Efficiency -- Barriers to Energy Efficiency ́ђا&#٬٦٥٤؛ Earlier Research and Theoretical Baseline -- Science and Technology Studies ́ђا&#٬٦٥٤؛ Earlier Research on Socio-Technical Transition and Theoretical Baseline -- Improving Energy Efficiency ́ђا&#٬٦٥٤؛ Using an Interdisciplinary Perspective -- Integrating STS and Barrier Perspective ́ђا&#٬٦٥٤؛ Methodological Implications -- Apply a Combined STS and Barrier Perspective on Industrial Energy Efficiency ́ђا&#٬٦٥٤؛ Policy Implications -- Implications for EU's 2020-Goals -- Concluding Discussion.
Industrial energy efficiency is one of the most important means of reducing the threat of increased global warming. Research however states that despite the existence of numerous technical energy efficiency measures, its deployment is hindered by the existence of various barriers to energy efficiency. The complexity of increasing energy efficiency in manufacturing industry calls for an interdisciplinary approach to the issue. Improving Energy Efficiency in Industrial Energy Systems applies an interdisciplinary perspective in examining energy efficiency in industrial energy systems, and discusses how ́ђجcross-pollinatinǵђحperspectives and theories from the social and engineering sciences can enhance our understanding of barriers, energy audits, energy management, policies, and programmes as they pertain to improved energy efficiency in industry. Apart from classical technical approaches from engineering sciences, Improving Energy Efficiency in Industrial Energy Systems couples a sociotechnical perspective to increased energy efficiency in industry, showing that industrial energy efficiency can be expected to be shaped by social and commercial processes and built on knowledge, routines, institutions, and methods established in networks. The book can be read by researchers and policy-makers, as well as scholars and practicians in the field. ́ђجThis book is extremely valuable for anyone who is designing or executing energy efficiency policies, schemes or projects aiming at SMEs. Both authors deserve the highest respect, and the combination of their expertise makes the results truly unique.́ђح - Daniel Lundqvist, program manager at the Swedish Energy Agency℗¡ ́ђجFor anyone interested in improving energy efficiency in industry, this is a must-read. The book combines tools from social science and engineering to discuss the state of art today as well as possible development path tomorrow. This is a compelling book that I find useful both in my teaching and my research.́ђح - Kajsa Elleg©Ærd, professor at Link©œping University, Sweden℗¡ "The book Improving Energy Efficiency in Industrial Energy Systems is a novel approach on how improved levels of energy efficiency can be reached in industrial energy systems by merging engineering with social sciences. It is with delight that I can recommend their book to anyone interested in the field.́ђح- Mats S©œderstr©œm, director Energy Systems Program, Link©œping University, Sweden
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