In the past half-century a vast array of government and corporate entities have come to manage energy, or some aspect of energy, in one way or another. They have attained high levels of technical achievement and, in some cases at least, economic success. Nevertheless, the results overall have been less than satisfactory.
Managing energy worldwide is creating serious problems for climate and energy security. The need is urgent to rethink the fundamentals and reassess the arrangements and processes for managing energy, in all its diverse manifestations. The technical potential for improvement in many contexts is substantial. But realizing this potential will entail significant changes in institutions, business and finances. Such changes will only happen swiftly and effectively enough if those involved see them as advantageous.
See full Reports, in pdf format: http://www.chathamhouse.org/research/eedp/current-projects/managing-energy-rethinking-fundamentals
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