Reagan Energy plan: a major power failure

Journal Article · Fri May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · AERO Sun-Times; (United States)

OSTI ID:5317165

The current Reagan energy policy is reviewed and discussed. The present administration's policy emphasizes increasing energy supplies through: (1) greater reliance on nuclear fission; (2) accelerating and subsidizing the production of fossil-based fuels; (3) truncating federal support for renewable energy resources and energy-efficiency measures; and (4) cutting back energy-assistance programs for middle and low income consumers. Nuclear power is discussed with emphasis on regulatory problems, reprocessing of nuclear fuel, the breeder reactor program and disposal of radioactive wastes. Arguments are presented for curtailing the nuclear energy program and providing greater support for solar energy, other renewable energy sources, and energy conservation programs. Financial incentive programs for the petroleum, gas, and nuclear energy industries are criticized; arguments are presented for greater financial incentives for solar installations, solar information sources, photovoltaics, etc. With proper funding, it is proposed that renewable energy sources could meet 20 to 30% of energy needs by the year 2000. (MJJ)

• OSTI ID: 5317165
• Journal Information: AERO Sun-Times; (United States), Journal Name: AERO Sun-Times; (United States); ISSN STNOD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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Legislation
& Regulation
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SOURCES
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
NORTH AMERICA
NUCLEAR ENERGY
REACTORS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
SOLAR ENERGY
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