Lights Out: The Electricity Crisis, the Global Economy, and What It Means To You
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (514 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470109181 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Prescriptive and provocative, Lights Out will redefine the simmering debate on how the world can-and must-act now to head off a global catastrophe, one that could eventually wreak even more havoc than the ongoing oil crisis.Jason Makansi is the President of Pearl Street, Inc., a consulting firm; Principal of PS Liquidity Advisors, an advisory service for energy technology companies raising capital; and Executive Director of the Energy Storage Council, a public-policy advocacy organization. Makansi has been analyzing the technological, business, and regulatory issues in electricity production and delivery for over twenty-five years. And while electricity doesn't hold the headlines or dramatic power of oil, the ability to ensure its uninterrupted supply at a reasonable price is even more essential to global survival and prosperity. A prolific author, respected industry thought leader, and seasoned communicator, Mr. His earlier books include An Investor’s Guide to the Electricity Economy, also published by John Wiley & Sons, and Managing Steam: An Engineering Guide to Commercial, Industrial, and Utility Systems.. He earned a BS in chemical engineering from Columbia University. Between production (power plants) and delivery is an antiquated, "third-world" transmission grid that is in desperate need of hardening against breakdowns, terroris
power sector and what the future may hold. It should be required reading for everyone in the trade, the financial community and others providing products and services to the industry, as well as for business schools that teach why technology leadership can be fleeting. Industry, regulatory, and political leaders need to read this to see the possible end results of their decisions."—Barry Worthington, Executive Director, United States Energy Association"Jason Makansi's long history in the electricity business has given him keen insights into the inner workings of the utility industry, and his examples and illustrations, based on his personal attempts at demand side management at home with his family, give a lighter background to what is a profound and sometimes alarming thesis."—Geoffrey R. More importantly, Lights Out proposes realistic solutions that even our elected represent
Disappointing Read I had high hopes for this book, but it's a very disappointing book. And I'm amazed at the reviews by others of the book. Makansi knows a lot, but he does a poor job of communicating precisely the problems he perceives with our electricity grid. The book is lively and eccentric, but very poorly edited.I think it's a waste of time.I happen to know Jason Makansi (from the long-ago past) and believe him to be a very capable person, but he could write a much better book if forced to show some discipline in the writing process.. When Will the Lights Go Out? Alice Friedemann This is a well-written book that explains how our very complex electrical transmission system works, and the problems we face as the transmission grid falls apart from lack of investment and deregulation. Electricity powers the infrastructure and machinery that keeps us alive, and our communication and digital systems.ELECTRICITY: THE BEDROCK OF SOCIETYThe central theme of "Lights Out" is that the most important part of the electric grid, the transmission system, is being neglected. It's only ten percent of the "value chain", but it's the most essential component keepin. Roger Morrison said Excellent Read - Extremely Relevant. As a person fairly new to the Utility Sector this is the most definitive book I've read on the Industry and I have made it a `must read' for my entire staff.I have recommended this book to industry savvy vets and the general public alike, and all have stated the book is an easy and very informative read. Makansi brings unbiased insight with a `matter of fact' manner in his description of North Americans current energy infrastructure and the pitfalls we face.What's refreshing is the lack of a personal agenda. With all of the polarized debate on energy and our environment