Economy & Finance

There are so many different energy "e;fixes"e; available today, that many energy users are hesitant to do anything because of the apparent complexity of these "e;fixes"e;. Large energy users have completely lost sight of the fact that they may not need time-consuming, large investment strategies. Strange as this may sound, many users today have little or no practical knowledge about their energy purchases. This book covers the basics of rates, components of energy purchases, and the methods and techniques required for maximizing energy savings and minimizing costs. For new energy manager or seasoned energy professionals, this book provides the foundation upon which any successful, long-term energy strategy should be based.

Meeting a need in the marketplace for information on how to operate a sustainable facility and reduce carbon emissions, the Green Facilities Handbook clearly explains why green business is good business and delineates practical strategies to green your operations in energy and management. The book explores issues in the greening of a facility, including janitorial considerations, fuel choices for fleets, and recycling. Additional information is provided on carbon reduction terminology, monitoring and reporting, and carbon trading as well as offset strategies. Special bonus chapters include valuable information on financing and procedures for "e;green"e; marketing.

This book provides an overview of the basic concepts of quality, indoor lighting, and explains concepts like visual comfort, visual interest, and integrated design as they relate to the practice of lighting design. Energy-efficient lighting technologies, including LED lighting and digital control systems, and design strategies that increase visual comfort and productivity are discussed in plain language, and examined in a straightforward way to give the reader, whether an architect, interior designer, engineer, building trades professional, or student a broad understanding of the art and science of energy-efficient quality lighting.

This book is intended for electric utility managers, directors, and power system planners, regulators, and policy makers interested in the steps needed to realize the value of a modern power delivery system. This book describes the elements needed in planning and implementing a "e;Smart Grid"e; by outlining how the electricity delivery system can be modernized so it monitors, protects, and automatically optimizes the operation of its interconnected elements-from the central and distributed generator through the high-voltage network and distribution system, to energy storage installations and to end-use consumers and their thermostats, electric vehicles, appliances, and other household devices. This comprehensive guide highlights emerging concepts of cyber and physical security, resiliency, and the newest architecture-"e;The Integrated Grid."e; You'll gain an understanding of how a two-way flow of electricity and information can be used to create an automated, widely distributed energy delivery network.

Designed for commercial/industrial/institutional (C&I) power customers, this book details ways to secure lower electric rates and pricing, in both regulated and deregulated power markets.

The book explores how advertising is changing in the digital era, that are transforming traditional marketing techniques. It takes an in-depth look at the language used in advertising and its psychological effects, providing valuable information about the current trends and future developments in marketing and consumer engagement.

Refugees and asylum seekers as agents of global politics,broadening our thinking about political agency beyond statism, citizenship,organized political protest.The individual human subjects as overlooked agents of international relations.This volume highlights people's agency despite being subjected to powerful ideas and mechanisms.

This book provides an accessible and critical appraisal of Australia's regional energy transition initiatives.

This book delves into the transformative power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in reshaping the landscape of sustainable development in one of the world's most vibrant regions. It explores the synergy between new digital technologies and innovative financial strategies to drive responsible business practices that align with the SDGs.

Now, in its fourth edition, Safety Professional's Reference and Study Guide has expanded incorporates new chapters on legal aspects of the safety profession, recordkeeping, sustainability principles, and more, catering to the evolving needs of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) community.

Data governance is the cornerstone of digital economy growth, particularly in Asia, where both the digital economy and the policy space are fast expanding. The essays collected delve into how diverse and rapidly evolving data governance models of ASEAN countries and their Asian partners are shaping the regional digital economy integration.

This book is a renovative research work on Ricardo's theory of value and of money, achieved through analysis of Ricardo's original writings. Providing new insights into essential aspects of Ricardo's economic theory as well as into the history of economic thought, this book will appeal to economic researchers.

This book offers the first systematic review of public bank lending in the Global South's water sector. It appeals to students and scholars of water resource management, water and health, sanitation, and sustainable development, and professionals and policymakers working with public and development banks to deliver safe water and sanitation.

This book offers an overview of the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulation and sustainable development in Bangladesh. For researchers, students, and academics of economics, politics, sustainable development and economic growth. Also FDI strategists, policymakers, negotiators, administrators, and legislators.

This book explores inequities in the urban built environment across a diverse range of places and considers practical solutions and strategies aimed at building more just, inclusive, and sustainable cities.Achieving more equitable and prosperous urban places requires a critical examination of the design and layout of our cities.

This book will present and highlight a broad view of digital currency in the era of globalization. The book will address the meaning of money in a global world. It will be of value to researchers interested in a wide variety of disciplines, including international business, finance, and consumer behaviour.

This book sheds light on the role and impact of sustainability mediation, a tool to persuade consumers of the integrity of their actions, products, and services. For scholars, researchers, and postgraduate students of sustainability, design, visual communication, fashion, consumption, media and journalism, and sustainable development.

This book provides a new interpretation of ordoliberalism - the influential German version of neoliberalism - by exploring the political, legal, and social context of its emergence.