Global Energy Transformation: Four Necessary Steps to Make Clean Energy the Next Success Story [Hardcover]

Over the next few years political and financial power will move in the direction of individuals, companies and nations that are able to use energy in a more efficient way. This book describes this challenge and presents a way forward by which we may achieve the goal of increased energy efficiency in the different areas that need to change.Dedication Acknowledgements Executive Summary PART?I: THE CHALLENGE The Sustainability Challenge Four Scenarios for the Future Three Examples of Large Scale Transformation Efforts from American 20th Century History Gradual Change Has Caused the Need for Energy Transformation Thoughts on Planning and Market Economics PART?II: CHANGE MANAGEMENT Two Levels of Control  Executive Direction and Management Tools for Program and Project Steering The Standard Tools of Program and Project Management Change Tools Conclusion Notes Literature

'Most energy analysts and all environmentalists agree on what is needed a comprehensive global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. But the enormous management problems inherent in this historic shift have seldom been discussed. This is the first book to unpack those management challenges and provide sensible strategies. It should be on the desk of every policy maker in the world. Extremely important.' - Richard Heinberg, Author of The Oil Depletion Protocol, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute

'This book is the first book I have read that truly points to all the dimensions of the biggest global dilemma we ever have faced in modern time. In the current time of global financial crisis, we need to open up our minds to what it really comes down to, when we want to achieve sustainable changes with full impact. This book is a comprehensive mix of historical examples with today's facts, drilling down to what really is required to handle the situation in a tangible way. The management challenges are examined on all levels, from government to business dimensions, anl¶