Energy and technological policy: the House view

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6946032

McCormack, M

Rep. McCormack reviews the correlation of energy supplies with national, political, and economic security as it relates to the development of a rational and responsible national energy policy. He emphasizes that, while no system is foolproof, it is important to develop all options because the nation's total energy consumption must increase in spite of conservation efforts and a reduced growth rate. He points out that heavily funded research alone will not bring a quick solution to meeting future energy demand. Solar and geothermal energy, for example, can only contribute four to six percent of total demand by the year 2000, while conservation programs were not adequately funded. This leaves nuclear energy as the most environmentally sound and reliable energy available. He feels that while President Carter's efforts to reduce nuclear weapons proliferation are commendable, the assumptions on which Carter made his decisions are not valid. These assumptions are analyzed and the case made for developing breeder technology.

• Research Organization: House of Representatives, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 6946032
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl.; (United States) Vol. IA-14:1; ISSN ITIAC
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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