United States' energy policy, programs, and prospects: an appraisal
The U.S. has an energy policy that is unrealistic and unable to achieve national goals. Its detractors are unable to agree on its deficiencies because they tend to focus on specific problems rather than basic objectives. The major problem is identified as over-regulation and a lack of understanding of new technology. Some of the confusion is the result of poor communication between the government and industry and to so much anxiety about conflict of interest that the most competent people are frequently barred from participating in the decision-making process. The debate should turn from the subject of price to choosing which energy resources to develop in a free market environment. A policy based on economic realities would acknowledge a degree of energy interdependence between nations and between the public and private sectors.
- Research Organization:
- Texaco, Inc., White Plains, New York
- OSTI ID:
- 6050301
- Journal Information:
- Nat. Resour. Lawyer; (United States), Vol. 11:4
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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