Introduction to Energy Analysis

Liberalization of energy markets, security of energy supply, and the threat of climate change are just three important current issues directly related to the world of energy.Introduction to Energy Analysis is a thorough introduction into the analysis of energy systems and energy technologies. This textbook helps readers understand energy systems by giving a balanced treatment of both energy supply and energy demand systems. It provides a range of methodologies and tools for analyzing real world energy systems, including energy management, life-cycle energy analysis, energy efficiency indicators, energy technology analysis, energy scenario analysis, and energy policy analysis. Students with a background in natural sciences, engineering, environmental sciences and economics will find this a complete introduction to the challenging world of energy. The numerous exercises help apply the theory to practical problems.Introduction to Energy Analysis will help the reader understand developments in this rapidly changing field and analyze the options for the future.

Kornelis Blok has twenty-five years of experience in energy analysis. He is a professor at the Copernicus Institute for Sustainable Development and Innovation, Utrecht University and co-founder and Managing Director of Ecofys, an influential consultancy on energy and climate change.