The Future of Electricity Demand by Tooraj Jamasb, Michael G.... - 9781107008502

The Future of Electricity DemandCustomers, Citizens and Loads\nAuthor(s): Tooraj Jamasb, Michael G. Pollitt\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781107008502, 978-1107008502\nSynopsis\nWhat will electricity and heat demand look like in a low-carbon world? Ambitious environmental targets will modify the shape of the electricity sector in the twenty-first century. 'Smart' technologies and demand-side management will be some of the key features of the future of electricity systems in a low-carbon world. Meanwhile, the social and behavioural dimensions will complement and interact with new technologies and policies. Electricity demand in the future will increasingly be tied up with the demand for heat and for transport. The Future of Electricity Demand looks into the features of the future electricity demand in light of the challenges posed by climate change. Written by a team of leading academics and ind.