Effects of climate change on energy production and use in the U.S. / Alrik M. Solberg, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Solberg, Alrik M.

Series:

Climate change and its causes, effects, and prediction series.

Climate change and its causes, effects and prediction series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Energy consumption--Environmental aspects--United States.

Energy consumption.

Energy consumption--Climatic factors--United States.

Energy industries--Environmental aspects--United States.

Energy industries.

Environmental policy--United States.

Environmental policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (158 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This text summarises what is currently known about effects of climate change on energy production and use in the United States.

Contents:

Intro

EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON ENERGY PRODUCTION AND USE IN THE U. S.

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Chapter 2 INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background

1.2. The Topic of This Synthesis and Assessment Report

1.3. Previous Assessments of This Topic

1.4. How the Report Was Developed

1.5. How to Use This Report

Chapter 3 EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON ENERGY USE IN THE UNITED STATES

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Energy Consumption in Buildings

2.2.1. Overview

2.2.2. The Literature in Greater Detail

2.3. Effects of Climate Warming on Energy Use for Space Heating

2.3.1. Residential Space Heating

2.3.2. Commercial Space Heating

2.4. Effects of Climate Warming on Energy Use for Space Cooling

2.4.1. Residential Space Cooling

2.4.2. Commercial Space Cooling

2.4.3. Other Considerations: Market Penetration of Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps (All-Electric Heating and Cooling), and Changes in Humidity

2.5. Overall Effects of Climate Change on Energy Use in Buildings

2.5.1. Annual Energy Consumption

2.5.2. Peak Electricity Consumption

2.6. Adaptation: Increased Efficiency and Urban Form

2.7. Other Possible Effects, Including Energy Use in Key Sectors

2.7.1. Industry

2.7.2. Transportation

2.7.3. Construction

2.7.4. Agriculture

2.8. Summary of Knowledge about Possible Effects

End Notes

Chapter 4 EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON ENERGY PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES

3.1. Effects on Fossil and Nuclear Energy

3.1.1. Thermoelectric Power Generation

3.1.2. Energy Resource Production and Delivery

3.1.3. Transportation of Fuels

3.1.4. Extreme Events

3.1.5. Adaptation to Extreme Events

3.2. Effects on Renewable Energy Production

3.2.1. Hydroelectric Power.

3.2.2. Biomass Power and Fuels

3.2.3. Wind Energy

3.2.4. Solar Energy

3.2.5. Other Renewable Energy Sources

3.2.6. Summary

3.3. Effects on Energy Transmission, Distribution, And System Infrastructure

3.3.1. Electricity Transmission and Distribution

3.3.2. Energy Resource Infrastructure

3.3.3. Storage and Landing Facilities

3.3.4. Infrastructure Planning and Considerations for New Power Plant Siting

3.4. Summary of Knowledge about Possible Effects

Chapter 5 POSSIBLE INDIRECT EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON ENERGY PRODUCTION AND USE IN THE UNITED STATES

Introduction

4.2. Current Knowledge about Indirect Effects

4.2.1. Possible Effects on Energy Planning

4.2.2. Possible Effects on Energy Production and Use Technologies

4.2.3. Possible Effects on Energy Production and Use Institutions

4.2.3.1. Effects on the Institutional Structure of the Energy Industry

4.2.3.2. Effects on Electric Utility Restructuring

4.2.3.3. Effects on the Health of Fossil Fuel-Related Industries

4.2.3.4. Effects on Other Supporting Institutions Such as Financial and Insurance Industries

4.3. Possible Effects on Energy-Related Dimensions of Regional and National Economies

4.4. Possible Relationships with Other Energy-Related Issues

4.4.1. Effects of Climate Change in Other Countries on U.S. Energy Production and Use

4.4.2. Effects of Climate Change on Energy Prices*

4.4.3. Effects of Climate Change on Environmental Emissions

4.4.4. Effects of Climate Change on Energy Security

4.4.5. Effects of Climate Change on Energy Technology and Service Exports

4.5. Summary of Knowledge about Indirect Effects

Chapter 6 CONCLUSIONS AND RESEARCH PRIORITIES

Conclusions about Effects

5.3. Considering Prospects for Adaptation

5.4. Needs for Expanding the Knowledge Base.

5.4.1 General Needs

5.4.2. Needs Related to Major Technology Areas

Chapter 7 REFERENCES

Chapter 8 ANNEX A - TECHNICAL NOTE: METHODS FOR ESTIMATING ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Chapter 9 ANNEX B - ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS CONSULTED

Chapter 10 ANNEX C - GLOSSARY

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

K

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Chapter 11 ANNEX D - ACRONYMS

INDEX

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61324-535-1

OCLC:

741614149