The Economics of Hydroelectric Power (Hardcover, illustrated edition)

Despite the extensive body of literature on energy economics, very little economics research has been conducted that focuses specifically on dams and hydroelectric power. Brian Edwards addresses this deficiency by examining the multiple roles that dams play, as well as the role of hydroelectric power within the context of the energy industry. Brian Edwards provides an in-depth analysis of how dams are used in water management, flood control and irrigation, as well as the environmental impacts of their construction and operation. He examines the types of restrictions imposed on operators to mitigate impacts, and the resulting tradeoffs between achieving hydroelectric generation and environmental management objectives. Also covered is the role of hydroelectric power in both a regulatory framework and within the context of the energy industry deregulation that has occurred in the US and other countries. A simple dynamic model of a hydroelectric generating facility forms the basis for other models discussed. Case studies of dams operated by the United States Department of Energy are also included. Environmental economists, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and those interested in natural resources and the energy industry will find this a unique and valuable study.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	New Horizons in Environmental Economics series
Release date:	August 2003
Authors:	Brian K. Edwards
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	192
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84064-536-1
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Energy industries & utilities > Electrical power industries Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Energy industries & utilities > Alternative & renewable energy industries Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > General
LSN:	1-84064-536-9
Barcode:	9781840645361

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