The Bottomless Well

Huber & Mills

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The sheer volume of talk about energy, energy prices, and energy policy on both sides of the political aisle suggests that we must know something about energy. But according to Peter Huber and Mark Mills, the things we "know" are mostly myths. In The Bottomless Well , Huber and Mills debunk the myths and show how a better understanding of energy will radically change our views and policies on a number of very controversial issues.

They explain why demand will never go down, why most of what we think of as "energy waste" actually benefits us; why greater efficiency will never lead to energy conservation; and why the energy supply is infinite-it's quality of energy that's scarce and expensive. The Bottomless Well will also revolutionize our thinking about the automotive industry (gas prices don't matter and the hybrid engine is irrelevant), coal and uranium, the much-maligned power grid (it's the worst system we could have except for all the others), what energy supplies mean for jobs and GDP, and many other hotly debated subjects.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Energy Abundance: Huber and Mills argue that the world has access to an essentially boundless supply of energy, challenging the perception of energy as a finite resource on the verge of depletion.

  2. Economic Growth and Energy Consumption: The book explores the relationship between economic growth and energy consumption, suggesting that increasing energy use is integral to fostering economic development.

  3. Efficiency and Waste: Huber and Mills discuss the concept of waste in energy consumption, asserting that what may seem like waste in one context can be essential in another, and that efficiency gains often lead to increased energy consumption.

  4. Technological Innovation: The authors emphasize the role of technological innovation in unlocking new energy sources and making existing sources more efficient, contributing to the notion of a bottomless well of energy.

  5. Renewable Energy: The book critically examines the limitations and challenges of certain renewable energy sources, arguing that they may not be sufficient to meet the world's growing energy needs.

  6. Nuclear Power: Huber and Mills advocate for the increased use of nuclear power, citing its efficiency and potential to provide large amounts of energy with minimal environmental impact.

  7. Energy Policy: The book discusses the implications of its arguments for energy policy, challenging the need for restrictive policies based on the belief in imminent energy scarcity.

  8. Global Energy Markets: Huber and Mills consider the global nature of energy markets and the role of different nations in securing and utilizing energy resources.

  9. Environmental Impact: The authors acknowledge the environmental impact of energy consumption but argue that technology can address these concerns without compromising access to energy.

  10. Societal Perception of Energy: "The Bottomless Well" aims to reshape the way society perceives and thinks about energy, advocating for a more optimistic and expansive view of our energy potential.

Language English
ISBN-10 0465031161
ISBN-13 9780465031160
No of pages 214
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Basic Books
Published Date 17 Jan 2005

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