New federal and state laws providing tax credits and markets to independent producers of electricity have created widespread interest in the development of small, dispersed power plants using cogeneration processes, waste, or renewable resources. Recent legislation also promotes decentralized electricity production by allowing unregulated, non-util

GENERATE BIG PROFITS WITH TODAY’S HOT TEST COMMODITIES!During the average trading day, trillions of dollars’ worth of commodities change hands. If you want to snatch some profits from this booming market, you fi rst need to understand all the fundamentals—and All About Commodities is the place to go.Without the confusing jargon and complex language of other investing guides, this book uses simple language to explain what drives price fluctuations o...

Develop a unified view of the latest global macroeconomic events, connecting the short, medium, and long-run markets.Macroeconomics: A European Perspective, 4th edition by Blanchard, Amighini & Giavazzi, offers the European perspective based on the best-selling US text by leading author Olivier Blanchard, presenting an integrated, global view of macroeconomics, and showing the connections between goods markets, financial markets, and labour marke...

An in-depth guide to making gold a serious part of your portfolioGold, the long forgotten store of value that was once the center of the global financial system, suddenly matters a great deal again. It has become a leading asset by virtue of its strong performance, and its booming demand has made it the only financial asset that remains in an uninterrupted bull market. And yet gold remains one of the least-owned financial assets in investment portfolios today.Hard Money...

Become a master of macroeconomics (without formal economics training).Do you really understand how the business cycle, fiscal policy, and other broad-based economic concepts affect your income, investments, and bank account? Macroeconomics Demystified will make sure you do, providing you with a concise yet detailed introduction to the macroeconomic principles and policies that regularly impact your professional life and financial status.This unique...

The popular guide to earning stunning profits in the energy markets—updated with critical information on virtually every market, from fossil fuels to renewable energy.Energy Trading & Investing, 2nd Edition, brings readers up to date on everything they need to know about the energy revolutions that are changing the world – how fracking has the U.S. awash in cheap oil and natural gas; how alternative energy technologies like solar and wind are shaking up ut...

The fast and easy way to grasp energy sectors and their place in the global economyWith timely, substantial information about energy stocks, Energy Investing For Dummies teaches the ins and outs of energy sectors and how to incorporate them into business and investment plans. As a savvy investor and business manager you will find the important information and advice you need to incorporate these growth areas into your investment portfolio.In En...

GARP's Fundamentals of Energy Risk Management introduces investors to the basic components and some of the basic terminology used in the energy industry. It covers the commodity cycle, energy use and sources, and various risk types, various energy products and the markets where energy is traded. It also introduces certain risk management fundamentals and real option thinking. The book is GARP's required text used by risk professionals looking to obtain their Certificate in Energy ...

Reinforce and improve your students' quantitative skills with this write-in workbook, which includes exam-style practice questions.· Prepare for the new assessment model with exam-style questions that are broken down to help students understand the question as a whole and the way they will need to tackle it.· Questions are presented in the chronological order of the syllabus, to aid knowledge and understanding of the new course (first exams 2022).· Pro...

A "quick look up guide," Electricity Cost Modeling Calculations places the relevant formulae and calculations at the reader's finger tips. In this book, theories are explained in a nutshell and then the calculation is presented and solved in an illustrated, step-by-step fashion. A valuable guide for new engineers, economists (or forecasters), regulators, and policy makers who want to further develop their knowledge of best practice calculations techniques or experienced practitioners (and ...

As the U.S. economy struggles to recover from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, citizens across the country are searching for alternative investment vehicles. Many are finding solace in a precious metal that has been a universal measure of investment for centuries, Check out The Complete Guide to Investing in Gold and Precious Metals.