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Power Surge by Michael Levi - Energy and America's Future Battle (2014 Paperback)

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gtin13: 9780199390021 brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated TitleLeading: The Table Of Content: 1. The Battle for the Future of American Energy2. "The Barbarians Are at the Door"3. Energy Independence on the Horizon4. "Game Over"5. The Car of the Future6. "Win, Win, Win, Win"7. Wild Cards8. The Energy Opportunity Format: Trade Paperback Topic: Economics / General, Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable, Industries / Energy Item Length: 6.1 in Item Height: 0.9 in Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Intended Audience: Trade Author: Michael Levi Dewey Edition: 23 ISBN-10: 0199390029 Dewey Decimal: 333.790973 ISBN-13: 9780199390021 Publication Year: 2014 Synopsis: The United States is in the throes of two unfolding energy revolutions, and partisans--convinced that only their side holds the key to American prosperity, security, and safety--are battling over which one should prevail. In The Power Surge, Michael Levi takes readers inside these revolutions. He shows how oil and gas production, after decades in decline, are being propelled upward by new technologies and high prices, prompting enthusiasts to predict aneconomic renaissance and impending energy independence. On the other side of the fight, he visits eco-startups and manufacturers betting on a new energy future, revealing how more efficient cars and trucks areincreasingly dominating the road and costs for renewable energy have plummeted, leading many to herald a starkly different future that moves beyond fossil fuels and saves the planet.Armed with on-the-ground lessons, and drawing on insights from economics, politics, international relations, and climate science, The Power Surge takes on the big claims made by both sides in the fight over American energy, explaining why the purists are often wrong. Both unfoldingrevolutions in American energy offer big opportunities for the country to strengthen its economy, bolster its security, and protect the environment. Levi shows how to seize those with a new strategy that blendsthe best of old and new energy while avoiding the real dangers that each poses., The United States is in the throes of two unfolding energy revolutions, and partisans - convinced that only their side holds the key to American prosperity, security, and safety - are battling over which one should prevail. In The Power Surge, Michael Levi takes readers inside these revolutions. He shows how oil and gas production, after decades in decline, are being propelled upward by new technologies and high prices, prompting enthusiasts to predict an economic renaissance and impending energy independence. On the other side of the fight, he visits eco-startups and manufacturers betting on a new energy future, revealing how more efficient cars and trucks are increasingly dominating the road and costs for renewable energy have plummeted, leading many to herald a starkly different future that moves beyond fossil fuels and saves the planet.Armed with on-the-ground lessons, and drawing on insights from economics, politics, international relations, and climate science, The Power Surge takes on the big claims made by both sides in the fight over American energy, explaining why the purists are often wrong. Both unfolding revolutions in American energy offer big opportunities for the country to strengthen its economy, bolster its security, and protect the environment. Levi shows how to seize those with a new strategy that blends the best of old and new energy while avoiding the real dangers that each poses., The United States is in the throes of two unfolding energy revolutions, and partisans--convinced that only their side holds the key to American prosperity, security, and safety--are battling over which one should prevail. In The Power Surge, Michael Levi takes readers inside these revolutions. He shows how oil and gas production, after decades in decline, are being propelled upward by new technologies and high prices, prompting enthusiasts to predict an economic renaissance and impending energy independence. On the other side of the fight, he visits eco-startups and manufacturers betting on a new energy future, revealing how more efficient cars and trucks are increasingly dominating the road and costs for renewable energy have plummeted, leading many to herald a starkly different future that moves beyond fossil fuels and saves the planet. Armed with on-the-ground lessons, and drawing on insights from economics, politics, international relations, and climate science, The Power Surge takes on the big claims made by both sides in the fight over American energy, explaining why the purists are often wrong. Both unfolding revolutions in American energy offer big opportunities for the country to strengthen its economy, bolster its security, and protect the environment. Levi shows how to seize those with a new strategy that blends the best of old and new energy while avoiding the real dangers that each poses., Armed with on-the-ground lessons, and drawing on insights from economics, politics, international relations and climate science, The Power Surge takes on the big claims made by both sides in the fight over American energy, explaining why the purists are often wrong. Both revolutions in American energy, Levi argues, offer big opportunities for the country to strengthen its economy, bolster its security, and protect the environment. The Power Surgeshows how to seize those opportunities with a new strategy that blends the best of old and new energy while avoiding the real dangers that each one poses. LC Classification Number: TJ807.9.U6L48 2014 Language: English Item Width: 9.1 in Genre: Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics Item Weight: 14.1 Oz Number of Pages: 272 Pages Book Title: Power Surge : Energy, Opportunity, and the Battle for America's Future

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  1. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in energy policy and America's future. Michael Levi breaks down complex issues into clear, engaging insights. The well-researched analysis offers a balanced view of energy challenges and opportunities. Thought-provoking and timely, it leaves you better informed about critical decisions ahead. Highly recommend for both experts and casual readers!

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