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This paper is the introductory chapter in the forthcoming book, Future Electricity Technologies and Systems. The book comprises contributions from leading experts in their respective technology areas. The chapters present state of the art and likely progress paths of conventional and new electricity generation, networks, storage, and end-use technologies. In this paper, the authors review the growth trend in electricity demand and carbon emissions.

This paper discusses the issues underlying the development of an Investment Framework for Clean Energy and Development. According to the report, two-thirds of the increase in world energy demand over the next 25 years will come from developing countries; some 1.6 billion people, mostly living in Africa and South Asia, still have no access to electricity; and nearly 2.4 billion people use traditional biomass fuels – wood, agricultural residues, and dung – for cooking and heating.

This profile of the Canadian hydrogen and fuel cell sector provides an objective assessment of Canada’s position within the increasingly competitive global industry. Results indicate that Between 2003 and 2004, revenue decreased 29% from $188 million to $133 million. Research and development expenditures decreased 18% from $290 million in 2003 to $237
million in 2004, and employment numbers decreased 23% from 2,685 in 2003 to 2,056 in 2004. The number of demonstration projects declined 18%, from 262 in
2003 to 215 in 2004.

PRCs energy dependence is growing and has become a major concern for both economic and national security policymakers in that country. Only a strategic reorientation to building a self-sustaining POLIS and appropriate regional cooperation institutions can lead to the way out of the current dilemma for China, according to the author.

The paper introduces the relationship between energy and economic development first, then through analyzing characters of energy consumption all over the world and the basic facts about Chinas energy resources, drawing the conclusion that the energy and resources of China is hardly able to meet demand,and puts forward the policy orientation for Chinas energy development accordingly.

The report identifies a total of 30 clean energy companies at varying stages in the Sacramento region and predicts a growth of 52,000 to 114,000 in new jobs over the next decade. Recommendations are provided to make the region a green powerhouse.

The study analyzes South Carolinas hydrogen economy assets to identify initiatives that can leverage those assets to build a more extensive future hydrogen economy in the state.

The report presents an aggressive plan for ending Americas oil dependence. It concludes that if the U.S. government provides incentives for the development of biofuels, "America could produce the equivalent of nearly 7.9 million barrels of oil per day by 2050."

The report summarizes the results of the Renewable Energy Trust during the past five years and articulates the
strategies that will lead Massachusetts to a cleaner energy future.

The study outlines possible scenarios for U.S. sales of vehicles with two alternative powertrains, models their costs of production and forecasts the likely job consequences of their increasing market share.