Addicted to energy : a venture capitalist's perspective on how to save our economy and our climate

330 S.

Ill., graph. Darst.

26 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-315) and index

PrefaceA note to Washington insiders -- Climate change : fact of fiction? -- What's a governor to do? -- The basics -- The low-hanging fruit -- Utility fundamentals -- Exploiting renewable power -- The power of information -- Appliance efficiency -- Vehicles and transportation -- User fees and taxes -- Buildings and homes -- Water and food -- Coal, oil, gas, and nuclear -- Research and development -- Summary of key recommendations for state and local governments -- What's the president to do? -- Implement a smart grid -- Upgrade federal standards -- Conclusions. Creating American jobs -- Consequences of inaction -- A call to action -- What America needs to do -- The global strategy -- Appendix and checklists -- California's hidden challenges -- A sample plan for California.

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