Our energy future: crisis or complacency

Book · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5533201

Complacency over the current energy situation is unwarranted because energy is still vital to the nation and its economy. The energy crisis continues because many domestic policies are flawed. The US should develop a comprehensive approach to reducing its energy vulnerability. Policies must be market oriented, rely on a minimum of government intervention, and promote a balanced and varied energy mix. The author examines how these principles apply to petroleum, natural gas, electricity, nuclear, coal, renewable resources, and synthetic fuels. He notes progress since the first oil embargo, but outlines what remains to be done. 3 references, 3 figures.

• OSTI ID: 5533201
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
292000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Supply
Demand & Forecasting
293000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Policy
Legislation
& Regulation
ECONOMIC POLICY
EMERGENCY PLANS
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SUPPLIES
EVALUATION
FUEL SUPPLIES
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
PRICING REGULATIONS
REGULATIONS
VULNERABILITY