Dr. Peter Fox-Penner focuses on the economic, regulatory, and strategic challenges within network industries, particularly in energy and environmental policy. His work delves into the planning and competitive landscapes of the electric utility sector, extending his expertise to natural gas, communications, and transportation. Fox-Penner critically examines how the convergence of climate change, smart grid technologies, and energy efficiency policies impacts current and future business models for utility companies. He further investigates long-term prospects for power generation, exploring pathways toward sustainable energy solutions.
The electricity sector is facing its toughest test: eliminate carbon emissions while meeting much larger demands for power and adjusting to massive disruptions in its markets, technologies, business models, and policies. Peter Fox-Penner unwinds the industry's fast-moving challenges and makes realistic recommendations for this essential industry.
The book explores the urgent need to modernize U.S. utilities in response to climate change and energy security challenges. It highlights the potential of the Smart Grid to transform utility-customer relationships and examines the trade-offs between large-scale and localized power sources. The author discusses strategies for utilities to adapt and thrive amidst significant investment requirements without relying on increased sales. This Anniversary Edition features insights from industry experts and includes a new afterword by the author, providing contemporary assessments of the energy landscape.
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