State energy policymaking
In the United States energy policymaking is principally the task of the federal government. Policymaking at the state level, however, is becoming increasingly important to the achievement of federal policy goals. The cumulative effect of state level policies is part of a feedback process that influences the success of federal policies and contributes to their evolution. This paper examines federal influences on state energy policymaking and the effect of those influences on state planning efforts. The author then presents a model which illustrates the policy level relationships between state and federal governments and the role of regional variables in the formation of state energy policy. Then regional factors in relation to energy policymaking in the ten largest energy consuming states is examined. 46 references, 1 figure, 5 tables.
- OSTI ID:
- 5755415
- Journal Information:
- Nat. Resour. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States) Vol. 23:2; ISSN NRJOA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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