02164cam a2200313 a 4500 3892127 BD-DhUL 20150117132149.0 060811s2002 mdua b 001 0 eng 2006026149 8176483494 DLC eng DLCdANL BD-DhUL n-us--- HD9502.U52 S544 2007 621.47 22 SVA Vandana, S. Alternative energy / S. Vandana. New Delhi : APH, c2002. viii, 233 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. IRS 495.00 Includes bibliographical references and index. Why alternative energy and fuels? -- Studying public policy and alternative energy/fuels -- Overview of alternative energy and fuels and their uses -- Alternative energy/fuels as a public policy innovation -- Solar energy -- Wind energy -- Geothermal energy -- New century fuels and their uses -- Historical precedents: alternative energy/fuels and legitimacy issues -- Public policy, institutional developments, and policy interests -- Practical demonstration of the economics of alternative energy -- Conclusion: the future of alternative energy. "Alternative Energy systematically explores the most viable alternative sources of energy, discussing the technical, political, economic, and social feasibility of each technology in understandable terms. In addition, the book discusses the history of energy policy as well as current policy. Intended for courses in energy and public policy and for those interested in developing energy-efficient plans for sustainable communities, Alternative Energy will help readers become active participants in making future energy choices for their communities. Alternative Energy includes an interactive model of alternative energy mixes and estimated prices."--BOOK JACKET. Energy policy United States. Renewable energy sources United States. Power resources Government policy United States. Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0618/2006026149.html ddc BK 32041 32041 0 0 ddc 0 621_470000000000000_SVA 0 NFIC 59906 DUSL DUSL GEN 2006-08-27 Purchased 621.47 SVA 421366 2015-01-15 1 2015-01-15 BK 0 0 ddc 0 621_470000000000000_SVA 0 NFIC 60340 DUSL DUSL GEN 2006-08-27 Purchased 621.47 SVA 421367 2015-01-17 2 2015-01-17 BK