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U. S. electricity shortfall: three scenarios

Journal Article · · Energy User News; (United States)
OSTI ID:6125633
Scenarios in which no nuclear-generating capacity is added between 1981 and 1985 and the goal of doubling coal utilization is only 50% successful show electric power shortfalls over most of the U.S. by 1985, with the industrial central regions the hardest hit. Since conservation alone cannot carry the nation through a transition from oil dependence to coal and nuclear, the author stresses the importance of identifying the consequences of such a shortfall. General Electric's scenarios are projected for shortfalls in energy supply, electric power, and oil and natural gas to determine the effect on gross national product, business investment, production growth, inflation foreign exchange rates, and employment levels. Near-term crises in power plant shortages are indicated by the energy models.
OSTI ID:
6125633
Journal Information:
Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 4:1; ISSN EUSND
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English