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Broadband Networks, Smart Grids and Climate Change

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Editors:
  1. Eli M. Noam

    1. Columbia Business School, Columbia Institute for Tele-Information, New York, USA

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  2. Lorenzo Maria Pupillo

    1. Telecom Italia, Roma, Italy

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  3. Johann J. Kranz

    1. Goettingen, Germany

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  • Investigates the convergence of energy and information and communication technologies

  • Adresses the role of ICT in mitigating climate change

  • Looks at the interdependence between broadband network and smart grids, and the environmental impacts of smart grids/broadband networks?

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction

      • Eli M. Noam, Lorenzo Maria Pupillo, Johann J. Kranz
      Pages 3-8

  3. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Smart Grid Developments

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 9-9
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    2. Smart Metering, Smart Grids, Smart Market Design

      • Matthias Kurth
      Pages 11-15

    3. Broadband ICT and Smart Grids: A Win-Win Approach

      • Stefano Nocentini, Roberto Gavazzi, Lorenzo Maria Pupillo
      Pages 17-31

    4. Greener and Smarter: Information Technology can Improve the Environment in Many Ways

      • G. Vickery, A. Mickoleit
      Pages 33-37

    5. From Carbon to Clean—How to Attract Investment in Smart Grid Infrastructures

      • Reed Hundt
      Pages 39-45

    6. Mining Big Data to Transform Electricity

      • Miriam Horn, Marita Mirzatuny
      Pages 47-58

    7. Direct and Indirect Effects of Mobile Networks on CO2 Emissions: A German Case Study

      • Bernd Sörries
      Pages 59-72

  4. National Energy and Broadband Plans

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 73-73
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    2. Broadband’s Role in Smart Grid’s Success: Seven Jurisdictional Challenges

      • Scott Hempling
      Pages 75-90

    3. A Smart Future? The EU Digital Agenda Between Broadband, the Grid and Energy Efficiency

      • Beatrice Covassi da Encarnação
      Pages 91-101

    4. Germany’s Transition Toward an Energy System Based on Renewable Resources: An Overview

      • Philip Mayrhofer, Benedikt Römer
      Pages 103-118

  5. Smart Grid Business Strategies

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 119-119
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    2. U.S. Energy Ecosystem: Entering a New Era?

      • Lawrence D. Plumb
      Pages 121-134

    3. Challenges for Business Development in the Field of Smart Grids

      • Benedikt Römer, Philipp Reichhart, Johann J. Kranz, Arnold Picot
      Pages 135-155

    4. Toward Competitive and Innovative Energy Service Markets: How to Establish a Level Playing Field for New Entrants and Established Players?

      • Johann J. Kranz, Arnold Picot
      Pages 157-171

  6. Policy and Regulatory Issues

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 173-173
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    2. Broadband Networks and Smart Grid: How Do We Build a Better Tomorrow?

      • Lillie Coney
      Pages 175-191
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About this book

In smart grids the formerly separated worlds of energy and telecommunication converge to an interactive and automated energy supply system. Driven by social, legal, and economic pressures, energy systems around the globe are updated with information and communication technology. These investments aim at enhancing energy efficiency, securing affordable energy supply, and mitigate climate change. In Broadband Networks, Smart Grids and Climate Change, renowned scholars and managers from the fields of energy and telecommunication address key questions related to technological, strategic, and regulatory issues revealing consequences and opportunities for businesses evolving with smart grids. In particular, this book analyzes: (1) the effects on climate change protection (2) national energy and broadband politics (3) regulatory approaches and requirements (4) emerging business models

Editors and Affiliations

  • Columbia Business School, Columbia Institute for Tele-Information, New York, USA

    Eli M. Noam

  • Telecom Italia, Roma, Italy

    Lorenzo Maria Pupillo

  • Goettingen, Germany

    Johann J. Kranz

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