I’m often asked by friends and peers for books I’d recommend reading to learn more about the energy sector. Ever since reading his book The Prize, Daniel Yergen has been my favorite author and primary recommendation for students looking to truly understand the complexity of energy systems. I couldn’t recommend him more. His three books on the energy sector provide a historical, economic, and social account of this topic from the first oil boom in Titusville to the modern energy transition. His pieces aim to share deep historical context into how we’ve arrived at the energy sector of today, and provide insight into how these lessons can help inform modern challenges. Through this narrative, he’s able to educate readers about the global dynamics of energy sector economics, policy, and technological development through vivid examples. If you’re looking for a new book to cozy up with over this winter break, I’d recommend any of the books in his collection: The Prize, The Quest, and The New Map. 

Have a Fantastic Winter Break,

Vinay