Reinventing Fire
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Reinventing Fire: Bold Business Solutions for the New Energy Era is a 2011 book, by Amory B. Lovins, that analyzes the possibility of converting the United States to almost total reliance on renewable energy
sources, such as solar energy and wind power
. Lovins says that renewable energy is already cheaper than fossil fuels and his analysis predicts further declines in prices for renewables.
The book carries a quote on the cover from Bill Clinton
, who says it is a “wise, detailed and comprehensive blueprint.” Both Marvin Odum, the president of Shell Oil, and John W. Rowe
, the chairman of Exelon, wrote forewords. The book was released at National Geographic’s headquarters in Washington, in October 2011.
Renewable energy
Renewable energy is energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are renewable . About 16% of global final energy consumption comes from renewables, with 10% coming from traditional biomass, which is mainly used for heating, and 3.4% from...
sources, such as solar energy and wind power
Wind power
Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form of energy, such as using wind turbines to make electricity, windmills for mechanical power, windpumps for water pumping or drainage, or sails to propel ships....
. Lovins says that renewable energy is already cheaper than fossil fuels and his analysis predicts further declines in prices for renewables.
The book carries a quote on the cover from Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
, who says it is a “wise, detailed and comprehensive blueprint.” Both Marvin Odum, the president of Shell Oil, and John W. Rowe
John W. Rowe
John Wallis Rowe is an American businessman and doctor, who served as Chairman and CEO of Aetna Inc., a large health insurance company based in Connecticut, a title he retired from in February 2006.-Columbia University:...
, the chairman of Exelon, wrote forewords. The book was released at National Geographic’s headquarters in Washington, in October 2011.
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