Scientists and policymakers worldwide recognise that continuing to use fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) to produce useful energy with the inevitable emissions of CO₂ and other greenhouse gasses is leading to changes in the world's climate with potentially catastrophic consequences. Both mitigation of the emissions of greenhouse gases as well as adaptation to the changing environment are urgently required to manage the worst effects of climate change.

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Thermal performance buildings
• Chapter 3: Thermal energy networks
• Chapter 4: Thermal energy storage
• Chapter 5: Integration of thermal and electricity networks