Title: The grand energy transition
First published: 2009
Description: A groundbreaking book on solving our growing energy problems  In this visionary book, leading energy industry executive Robert Hefner puts forth a convincing case about how the world can move beyond its current dependence on oil and toward a new era of clean, renewable energy.  Written with the knowledge and authority of a major player in this industry, Hefner relates how misguided government policies and vested industry interests have contributed to our current energy problems and proposes a variety of measures that could encourage the use of natural gas, solar, wind, and hydrogen.    Convincingly makes the case that natural gas is the essential bridge fuel to a new era of clean, renewable energy sources  Details how natural gas can help break our oil and coal dependency  Offers a sweeping, historic picture of the world energy situation  Presents a compelling and provocative case that natural gas is key to our short-term energy problems    A well-written and engaging book that mixes personal anecdotes and experiences with insightful analysis, The Grand Energy Transition is a powerful argument about how we can best solve our toughest energy problems.
Subjects: Business, Nonfiction, Energy policy, Renewable energy sources
LC classification: TJ808 .H44 2009