Energy Efficiency

'Dr Fawkes has distilled a lifetime of experience into this easy-to-read book which provides an excellent overview of the subject of energy efficiency and the commercial opportunities that it represents. This is essential reading for those new to the field, especially the new wave of energy efficiency entrepreneurs.' Greg Lavery, CEO Lavery Pennell New energy efficiency related policies and regulations are being promulgated somewhere in the world every day, companies both brand new and long established enter some part of the energy efficiency marketplace while others shut up shop, get acquired, or change business focus just as often, and energy related technology changes more rapidly than at any time in history. So it is extraordinarily valuable to have a stake in the ground to gauge where we are right now as well as a searchlight to show us what's out there. Energy Efficiency by Steven Fawkes does both. With this new book Steven has done an admirable job of covering the enormous universe of factors which impact how well energy is used. Not every reader will need to take in every paragraph, but there is not a single individual interested in the topic of energy efficiency who would not profit by browsing most chapters and devouring some in fine detail. If that were not enough, the references trailing each chapter more than justify this book's purchase price on their own.' Robert Allender, Energy and Carbon Management Advisor, Hong Kong 'Dr Fawkes' new book stands out because of its extraordinary breadth, taking in the technologies, economics and politics of energy efficiency in a very thorough analysis. As Dr Fawkes points out, problems for investors in this area include a lack of understanding of the processes involved. If all investors looking to invest in energy efficiency were to read this book first that problem would diminish.' Adam Forsyth. Research Director, Arden Partners, Number 1 Extel Ranked Analyst in New Energy and Clean Technology 2011 'This book is a great introduction to the ever more important subject of energy efficiency and covers all the key areas including management, technology, policy and finance. We need to radically and rapidly improve our energy efficiency globally and this work will help practitioners and policy makers to accomplish this, as well as inform people looking at the subject for the first time.' Nick Katz, LEED AP, FRICS, Associate Director, Europe, Honest Buildings 'A soaring perspective from arguably the most experienced and committed expert in the field. A must-read for all policy-makers, their advisers, and students of the subject.' Vilnis Vesma, Director and Editor, VESMA.COM 'This is a time of real uncertainty concerning energy prices and future energy supplies and the sleeping giant of energy efficiency must awake quickly if we are to avert an energy crisis. So it is important that the UK Government has recognised there isn't enough time or money to build all the new plant we need and that only by increasing energy efficiency and reducing demand can we save the day. This superb book should be read in all the big company boardrooms and more support given to energy specialists to re-double their efforts.' Andrew Bainbridge, Chairman, Major Energy Users' Council 'This book provides the most comprehensive review to-date of the barriers and opportunities associated with efficient energy utilisation. Clearly written and erudite, Steven Fawkes addresses every aspect of energy efficiency, including; the huge and vitally important untapped potential offered by effective energy management and the application of technology. He also identifies the barriers, such as the rebound effect and how they can be mitigated and he provides a comprehensive review of innovative energy efficiency financing options. This book is a must read for anyone with an interest in energy supply and demand reduction.' David Strong, Chairman, Energy Efficiency Partnership for Buildings and Visiting Professor at Nottingham and Oxford Brookes Universities, UK 'Everyone talks about energy efficiency. Steve Fawkes makes it happen. He's been doing so for decades. Now he's put his experience and expertise into a comprehensive practical guidebook for those who want to follow his example. Technologies, systems, design, policies, finances, psychology - you'll find them all here, in lucidly readable commentary from someone who knows what he's talking about. Highly recommended. ' Walt Patterson, Associate Fellow Chatham House, London 'This book should be required reading for anyone seeking to better understand our relationship to the energy we use on a daily basis. Dr Fawkes has struck the right balance in making the concepts tangible for the lay person without sacrificing the academic edge. This book comprehensively covers all aspects of energy efficiency.' Tim Donovan, Chief Executive Officer, HP Energy LLC 'This is a great book that should be read by all building owners, politicians, investors, utility executives and consumers looking to understand the critical subject of energy efficiency.' John Picard, John Picard & Associates, Green building guru and founding member, US Green Building Council 'Steven Fawkes's important book shines a needed spotlight on the abundant energy waste that afflicts all of the world's major economies and demonstrates practical ways that we can improve our energy productivity and protect our environment without compromising economic growth. Finally, he reminds policy-makers that the cheapest and cleanest source of energy is the energy we don't use.' Jim Kapsis, Senior Director, Market Development & Strategy, Opower, Inc 'I have learned quite a lot from Dr Fawkes' monumental work on energy efficiency improvement and emission reduction, which has been very inspirational for our project design and implementation in China, one of the world's largest energy consuming countries. We are grateful to Dr. Fawkes for summarizing and sharing his invaluable long-time first-hand experiences in finding and optimizing suitable low-carbon solutions that are not only technically feasible, but also financially viable and environmentally friendly. I hope that his book can be a good reference for those who share the same vision and passion for resource conservation and development sustainability.' Kangbin Zheng, Head, Private Sector Coordination, Asian Development Bank Resident Mission in the People's Republic of China 'This book is clearly written, practical and honest. It will be very useful for businesses and policy makers alike. It is also a useful text for researchers and experts involved in interdisciplinary research and projects that need to incorporate energy efficiency such as low carbon city planning.' John Thwaites, Chairman, Monash Sustainability Institute, Monash University, Australia 'It is the combination of a historic view and lessons learned, with the contemporary challenges that make this book stand out from the crowd...All in all a thoroughly recommended read - and a must have for those studying the topic.' Niall Enright, Sustain Success Ltd Oct 2013 'Steven Fawkes provides an authoritative and comprehensive overview of all the issues and arguments in the current debate on how to overcome the barriers and create the enabling conditions to massively scale-up deployment of energy efficiency measures. This book can justifiably be styled The definitive guide If enough energy specialists, project developers, business manager, policy-makers, NGOs, financiers, analysts and other stakeholders read this book, we will be one big step closer to realizing the significant potential of energy efficiency. It should be required reading for participants in all future roundtable discussions, brainstorming workshops and experts' consultation sessions which characterize so much of the current debate. He has a rare ability to present complex issues in a manner that non-specialists can understand and, with his snippets of history and choice quotations, he makes learning about this subject a pleasure.' Stephen Hibbert, Global Head of Energy & Carbon Efficiency, ING Commercial Banking in Environmental Finance Magazine '...this book serves as an excellent introductory text for researchers, policymakers, corporate managers, and students interested in energy efficiency.' Energy Technology, no. 3, 2015