Coal 1: a dynamic model for the analysis (and design) of United States energy policy

Thesis/Dissertation · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:6202511

Naill, R F

The model was developed in which the following dynamic mechanisms combine to create a growing gap between domestic energy demand and production: a tendency toward exponential growth in energy demand; depletion of the domestic oil and gas resource base; and delays and constraints in the development of alternative energy sources such as synthetic fuels, nuclear power, or electricity from coal. With no major changes in policy, the analysis leads to the conclusion that imports are likely to rise to 50% of energy needs by 1985. Only a combined program that stabilizes energy demand and accelerates coal use can avoid massive oil and gas imports over the long term.

• OSTI ID: 6202511
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COAL
DEMAND
ENERGY DEMAND
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SOURCES
FORECASTING
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
MATERIALS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
NORTH AMERICA
PRODUCTION
USA