The Grand Energy Transition: The Rise of Energy Gases, Sustainable Life and Growth, and the Next Great Economic Expansion | Date: 28 April 2011, 05:35
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The Grand Energy Transition: The Rise of Energy Gases, Sustainable Life and Growth, and the Next Great Economic Expansion
By Robert A. Hefner III
* Publisher: Wiley
* Number Of Pages: 270
* Publication Date: 2009-09-08
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470527560
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470527566
Product 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.
Summary: Interesting read
Rating: 5
I found this book to be very informative regarding the future of our energy use in this country and insightful to the economic policies at hand.
Summary: Hard to Evaluate -
Rating: 2
Hefner's "The Grand Energy Transition" rambles on for 200+ pages, making the case that America is blessed with abundant, affordable supplies of natural gas that can be scaled up in the near future to become the bridge fuel to an energy sustainable future, and that these supplies, supplemented by Alaskan natural gas and the world's liquefied natural gas are adequate to fuel at least half our vehicle fleet for decades and replace our oldest, inefficient coal-fired electric power generation. The problem is that he offers almost no documentation of his natural gas reserves claims, nor the affordability of drilling and using it. (Would require refitting autos and trucks, new distribution system as well.)
On the other hand, T. Boone Pickens (established credibility) is on the same track, and 'official' reserve estimates were recently increased to the range Hefner claims. Still, I'm left wondering about its efficacy as a motor fuel - I used to drive a natural gas-powered bus, and found it so slow starting out at an intersection that it was hard getting across before the traffic light changed. Then there was my experience driving a propane-powered propane delivery truck. It was faster than the bus, but LEAKED!
Summary: Fascinating book about the transition of energy use
Rating: 5
A persuasive read that explains not only the abundance of America's natural gas supplies but how increased use of the country's domestic natural gas can provide the crucial bridge to move us closer to the sustainability of clean renewables. Thought provoking! Even if you're not in the energy industry -- and perhaps especially if you're not in the energy industry -- this book is an important read to understand why and how we need to adjust the types of energy fuels we use.
Summary: The Grand Energy Transition
Rating: 5
For a quick, easy, NOW answer to begin solving our energy crisis, this book has the answers. Everyone should read this, and let Washington know what they need to do! Pass the word to everyone!
Summary: We need to de-couple oil and natural gas
Rating: 5
This is one of the most compelling and important energy books I've ever read. Essentially, Hefner argues we have much more natural gas than generally appreciated and that ramping up natgas production and usage is the most practical solution to reducing our dependence on foreign oil and our CO2 emissions.
Unfortunately, I'm afraid too many people believe oil and natgas are variations on the same energy source and, thus, are likely to dismiss Hefner's message. We need to understand that natural gas is found independently of oil and the U.S. possesses enormous reserves of gas. Moreover, natgas is a cleaner fuel than coal and gasoline. Solar, wind power and other renewable energy sources will not come online anytime soon in sufficient quantities to make a dent in our oil usage. Natgas is the best short-term solution and can prove to be a transitional fuel until new energy technologies become viable on a large scale. In short, the answer to our energy problems is staring us in the face.
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