Energy intentionally killing energy

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Nucl. News (La Grange Park, Ill.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6925911

Graham, J

The 1987 DOE budget continues its high priority for defense efforts and its de-emphasis of energy projects. The ratio of defense to commercial dollars went from the 1-to-1 ratio of the Carter budget to 3-to-1. The administration thinks commercial nuclear energy is mature enough for the private sector, with advanced reactor concepts best left in the military and space programs. There could be a heavy lobbying effort against this position. A new approach for non-nuclear programs will involve joint DOE/private-industry ventures in which industry will select the research and development projects on the basis of industry criteria and pay over half the costs. DOE will provide less than half the funding, as well as coordinate activities and disseminate information. In the authors analysis of the budget, he cites concerns about the advanced reactor and other programs under this approach.

• OSTI ID: 6925911
• Journal Information: Nucl. News (La Grange Park, Ill.); (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. News (La Grange Park, Ill.); (United States) Vol. 29:3; ISSN NUNWA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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