Energy crisis: several ways to solve it
There is no single way out of the energy crisis in a quick way, the author says. In discussing his views, Lt. Gov. Fitzmorris says the first step is to admit there is an energy crisis. Short- as well as long-term goals must be established, and crash programs (when necessary) should be used to develop sources of energy. Also, in the short run, more-effective energy imports and energy conservation should help. Even assuming substantial conservation measures, the nation will still require over one-third more energy in 1990 than today. Mr. Fitzmorris then reviews measures being practiced in his home state of Louisiana that can bring some valuable time, but they cannot solve the basic problem; increased production of all types of energy is necessary for that. Energy companies and researchers in Louisiana are studying technology to gain energy from lignite, geopressured systems, hydrogen gas, ocean thermal difference, solar energy, biomass conversion, use of peat, and hydroelectric power. He says the two most steep and difficult paths out of the current energy quandry are to develop: (1) a national balance between the demands of energy development and environmental and (2) meaningful governmental deregulation at all levels, in deed as well as word. (MCW)
- OSTI ID:
- 6301594
- Journal Information:
- Energy User News; (United States), Vol. 3:52; Other Information: Excerpted from speech November 1978 at the Energy Tech. Conference in Houston
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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