Lights Out: The Electricity Crisis, the Global Economy, and What It Means to You

Praise for Lights Out "Lights Out is a fast paced, no-holds-barred account of what is wrong in our electricity sector and how we might get it back on track, written by someone who has been in the business long enough to know what he is writing about." -Leonard Hyman, author of America's Electric Utilities: Past, Present, and Future "Jason Makansi gives us a succinct, insightful view of recent electricity problems. His lively, provocative writing explains the mysteries of the technology, the politics, the regulation, and the market manipulation. Parts of the book may make you mad, but you won't be able to put it down and you will always be learning something." -Lester Lave, PhD, Professor of Economics and Codirector, Electricity Industry Center, Carnegie Mellon University "This new work is provocative, factual, and will make you think about the situation we face. It is a must-read for anyone even slightly interested in the adequacy of the U.S. power sector and what the future may hold. Industry, regulatory, and political leaders need to read this to see the possible end results of their decisions." -Barry Worthington, Executive Director, United States Energy Association "Jason Makansi's long history in the electricity business has given him keen insights into the inner workings of the utility industry, and his examples and illustrations, based on his personal attempts at demand side management at home with his family, give a lighter background to what is a profound and sometimes alarming thesis." -Geoffrey R. Egan, PhD, President, APTECH Engineering Services, Inc. "This book enables even the novice to understand clearly the multifaceted issues facing an electricity-thirsty world. This book lays the foundation for understanding how complex power generation and delivery truly is, and is a clarion call to citizens and consumers worldwide alike to become more informed and more involved." -Timothy McCreary, President, HF Controls "This thoroughly researched and well-documented discourse explores the litany of issues plaguing the energy industry today. Lights Out will challenge your critical thinking skills and may cause you to question your position on the issues. More importantly, Lights Out proposes realistic solutions that even our elected representatives can comprehend and should seriously consider." -Dr. Robert V. Peltier, PE, Editor in Chief, Power magazine