Lights out the electricity crisis, the global economy, and what it means to you - Makansi, Jason (John Wiley & Sons, 2007)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-289) and index
A behind-the-scenes expos?f why our electricity system is headed for a state of emergency-and what can be done to head it off. Most people don't realize that skyrocketing global energy demand and economic growth severely affect the supply of electricity. Between production (power plants) and delivery is an antiquated, "third-world" transmission grid that is in desperate need of hardening against breakdowns, terrorist attacks, inadequate carrying capacity, and operational obsolescence. And while electricity doesn't hold the headlines or dramatic power of oil, the ability to ensure its