Tracking the Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean Energy

The world stands at the threshold of a new energy era—one defined by the shift toward renewable and low-carbon resources. Tracking the Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean Energy explores this complex transformation, examining the technologies, policies, and innovations driving the move from fossil fuel dependency to cleaner, more sustainable systems.Like past transitions in global energy use, this one is both evolutionary and disruptive. It carries risks, costs, and challenges, but also unprecedented opportunities for reinvention. Spanning decades, the transformation will reshape how energy is produced, delivered, and consumed, redefining infrastructure, market dynamics, and public policy along the way.This book details how economic and environmental priorities are accelerating research, redirecting resources, and reimagining the global energy landscape. It highlights the implementation of advanced technologies—ranging from renewable generation and smart grids to energy storage and decarbonization strategies—and analyzes how these innovations are already reshaping industries and national strategies.By identifying key drivers, policy shifts, and emerging solutions, Tracking the Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean Energy serves as a practical guide for energy and non-energy engineers, sustainability professionals, and policy developers seeking to understand and support this ongoing transformation.Grounded in current data and forward-looking analysis, it offers readers a clear, comprehensive understanding of how today’s decisions will determine the pace, scope, and success of tomorrow’s cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Dr. Stephen A. Roosa has over 35 years of experience in commercial energy management, energy engineering and performance contracting. During his career he has been the energy manager for a Fortune 100 company and worked in leadership capacities with several energy services companies. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Strategic Energy and Environmental Planning and the Alternate Energy and Distributed Generation Journal. Dr. Roosa holds a Ph.D. from the University of Louisville, a Master of Business Administration from Webster University and a Professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from University of Kentucky. He is a past President of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and currently serves as its Director of Sustainable State and Local Programs. Stephen has received numerous related awards during his career including the AEE International Energy Manager of the Year Award, the Federal Energy Water & Management Project Award (1999), the US Army Corps of Engineers National Energy Engineers Systems Technology Award, the US Army Energy Conservation Award, and the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Citation for Energy Management. He is a member of the Energy Manager’s Hall of Fame and a two-time recipient of the Rockefeller Family Funds, Energy and Environmental Education Award.