American energy policies

Journal Article · Mon Feb 22 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Am. Jew. Comm. Energy Inf. Serv.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5108160

Goldmuntz, L

US energy policy has oscillated between public- and private-sector responsibility for many years. The history of energy policies reflects the differences in consumption and production of six competing regional interests as well as strong philosophical and economic differences, which allow changes in voting patterns to bring abrupt changes in policy. Other factors affecting US policy are the quality of energy forecasts, the religious fervor of the proponents of a sustainable society, and conflict with some environmental regulations. Energy policies should address a broad range of possible scenarios, with a goal of providing adequate energy at the lowest possible cost and with reasonable security. The Reagan administration will support an expansion of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the reform of overseas investment regulations, and the reform of gas and electric utility regulations. It will not support the World Bank energy facility or bilaterial long-term minimum purchase agreement. It may support oil tariffs or price guarantees for domestic prototype facilities. 7 tables.

• OSTI ID: 5108160
• Journal Information: Am. Jew. Comm. Energy Inf. Serv.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Jew. Comm. Energy Inf. Serv.; (United States) Vol. 4:1; ISSN ACESD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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