Energy Resources

Kenneth Skipka received a BA degree in natural sciences from Long Island University and an MS in meteorology from Cornell University. In 1986 Mr. Skipka, along with three partners, founded RTP Environmental Associates, Inc. (RTP), an environmental consulting firm specializing in air, water, and solid waste issues for a variety of industries, particularly the power industry. He is currently a principal with RTP Environmental Associates, Inc.; owner of the IT Leasing Company; and, a long-standing member of the Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA). He has authored, collaborated on, and/or published numerous books, technical reports, and papers. Louis Theodorereceived the degrees of MChE and EngScD from New York University and a BChE from The Cooper Union. Over the past 50 years, Dr. Theodore was a successful educator (holding the rank of full professor of chemical engineering), graduate program director (raising extensive financial support from local industries), researcher, professional innovator, and communicator in the engineering field. He has authored 98 text/reference books, over 100 technical papers, and is the author of the recent CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group risk assessment text Environmental Health and Hazard Risk Assessment: Principles and Calculations.

• Section I Basic Principles. Introduction to the Issues. Thermodynamic Principles: Entropy Analysis. Energy Demand. Sustainability and Green Science/Engineering. Energy Regulations. The Modern Energy Matrix: An Overview. Section II Energy Resources: Fossil Fuels. Coal. Oil. Natural Gas. Shale Oil. Tar Sands. Section III Other Energy Resources. Solar Energy. Nuclear Energy. Hydroelectric Energy. Wind Energy. Geothermal Energy. Hydrogen Energy. Biomass Energy. Other Energy Sources. Section IV Aspects of Energy Management. Energy Demand and Distribution Systems. Conservation, Sustainability, and Green Engineering. Environmental Considerations. Economic Considerations. Political Considerations. Challenges Facing Future Energy Policy Makers. Introduction to Energy Policy Issues. Energy–Environmental Interactions. Quantitative Analysis of Energy Management Options. Solving the Energy Management Policy Challenge. Epilogue. Index.

"Congratulations to both authors for this contribution to energy management literature. In addition to providing an outstanding review of the energy resources available, they have proposed an energy plan that has the potential of solving the dysfunctional state of our nation’s energy problem. Their plan successfully removes the past negative impacts of regulatory, political, regional, etc., self-serving interests currently impeding the development of an implementable energy plan. The quantification of the pros and cons of all the major contributors to energy resource assessments is another positive feature."––Rita D'Aquino, Technical Editorial Consultant (Former Editor of CEP magazine)"This book provides a broad spectrum of topics in the energy discussion. From fundamental energy principles (e.g. first law of thermodynamics) to energy management and policy, this book is an excellent resource for the energy professional."––James Patrick Abulencia, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Manhattan College, New York, USA"Skipka and Theodore have brought to life and made very understandable the present energy management dilemma facing society. I was particularly happy to see the chapters on environmental implications and economic considerations included as I believe these must be a particular focal point of any energy policy."—Anthony J. Buonicore, P.E., BCEE, QEP, Chief Executive Officer, Buonicore Partners, Inc