Perceptions of EPRI: energy in Washington. [Potential effect of National Energy Plan on electric power R and D]
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), after monitoring the organization of a Department of Energy and the formulation of a National Energy Plan (NEP), assesses the potential effect on electric power research and development programs. Of particular interest is DOE structure, which is based on the premise that developmental stage rather than fuel type should determine how technologies are grouped. Congressional changes in the past year have also altered the way energy legislation is handled and authority is designated. The NEP's emphasis is placed on reducing energy consumption, which will shift electric power programs from their traditional focus on generation, transmission, and distribution to new end-use technologies. Policies to develop alternative energy sources, decentralized facilities, and coal substitution will also influence research efforts. Policies to redirect efforts away from reprocessing and recycling nuclear fuels have affected EPRI by withdrawing funds from breeder reactor research, but may strengthen the government industry light water reactor programs. Policy initiatives for environmental protection address the effects of carbon dioxide and the ''best available control technology'' mandate of the Clean Air amendments. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 5173293
- Journal Information:
- EPRI J.; (United States), Journal Name: EPRI J.; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN EPRJD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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