Book description
Praise For The End of Energy Obesity
"Peter Tertzakian has succeeded once again. He outlines a
visionary approach to meeting the serious challenges of the world's
projected population growth, continued economic growth, and increasing
living standards. This book is a clarion call to policymakers,
business leaders, and energy consumers everywhere."
-Guy
Caruso, Senior Advisor, CSIS, Washington, D. C. (former
Administrator, U. S. Energy Information Administration)
"Peter Tertzakian is one of the great energy thinkers of our
time. In this compelling book, he examines the factors that will drive
global energy demand and addresses the critical energy issue of our
time: How can mankind bring its ever-growing demand for energy under
control?"
-Hal Kvisle, CEO, TransCanada Corporation
"Anyone interested in understanding the forces that drive
conflict and instability when it comes to energy should read Peter
Tertzakian's important book, The End of Energy Obesity. Mr.
Tertzakian makes it clear that the road ahead is difficult but not
impossible. For those interested in how to attack the energy problem
today for a better future, this is a must-read
book."
-General John P. Abizaid (Ret.), former
Combatant Commander, U. S. Central Command, and member of the SAFE
Energy Security Leadership Council
"The End of Energy Obesity is a fresh look at a pressing
problem . . . thought-provoking writing that's a must-read for those
concerned about the way forward for the industrialized
world."
-The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of
Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, Government of Canada
"Peter Tertzakian's prose is fun to read, and the analogies are
so apt. For anyone concerned about how we go on an energy diet, this
book is a must-read."
-Matthew R. Simmons, Chairman,
Simmons & Company International, author of Twilight in the
Desert: The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy
"This book explores the critical role networked IT solutions
play in changing the way energy is used and delivered. The network
truly becomes a platform for monitoring and managing energy
consumption in a much more efficient way, and we expect the benefits
to accelerate as the network becomes more pervasive. Tertzakian shows
the reader how networked collaboration technologies such as
TelePresence can enable powerful, face-to-face interactions while
reducing our energy appetite and carbon footprint."
-John
Chambers, Chairman and CEO, Cisco
PETER TERTZAKIAN is Chief Energy Economist of ARC
Financial Corporation and bestselling author of A Thousand Barrels
a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an
Energy Dependent World. Passionate about the history and
direction of energy in society, Tertzakian blends three decades of
experience in geophysics, economics, technology, and finance to
analyze energy trends. Over the years, his prescient advice to
corporate leaders, policymakers, and students has earned him many
accolades for his work, including an asteroid in his name. Always
questioning the consensus view, Tertzakian writes a weekly journal, is
often quoted or seen in the media (including an appearance on The
Daily Show with Jon Stewart), and is a sought-after speaker at
events around the world.
