Smart Power: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities

Great book, very readable. I made it required reading for students in my class on energy and climate change. Discusses the history and structure of the utility industry, the smart grid, deregulation, electricity markets, need for new transmission and many other pertinent topics.

For energy policy wonks, this is an excellent overview. It has breadth and depth. Two aspects stand out: His dissection of the business model of utilities, and his detachment. I mean that in a good way. This is neither a polemic nor fluff, but a reasoned, knowledgeable analysis.

Quality of book is good as new. Same covered as classroom book. Very great price.

boring, contained way too narrow and detailed descriptions of all aspects of the power industry. Incredibly difficult to read and uninspirung

The book talks about the changes smart grid will bring to the energy markets considering multiple stakeholders. It suggests new utilities business models. Highly recommended!

This book is well-written and clearly explains the current state of energy utilities. The latter part of the book focuses on emerging business model as the industry undergoes transformation.

This is the densest book on this subject. It is loaded with facts and solid analysis. If you are looking for substance. this is the one.

An excellent analysis of alternative futures in power by an economist, taking account of the complex regulatory and industry environments.