California energy outlook. [1985 to 2000]

Technical Report · Thu Nov 20 04:00:00 EST 1975

OSTI ID:7351663

Behrin, E; Cooper, R L

This report assesses the energy outlook for California in the years 1985 and 2000 based primarily on existing energy technologies. Projections are made for primary energy sources and energy demands in secondary and end-use markets in California. The general conclusion of the report is that fuel conservation, particularly in transportation, and increased supplies of oil and gas through the expected deregulation of oil and gas prices, as well as state imports of Alaskan oil, will sustain the California economy through 1985 without major increases in foreign imports. The resumption of offshore drilling in the Santa Barbara channel, exploitation of Elk Hills reserves, and the completion of the Alaska oil and gas pipelines are major factors in enhancing energy supplies in California through 1985. With current energy technologies, however, the California energy picture then deteriorates substantially in terms of oil and gas supplies, resulting in increased reliance on imported energy. Between 1985 and 2000 new energy technologies must be developed to prevent a substantial deterioration in the standard of living due to rapidly escalating energy costs and/or increased reliance on uncertain foreign sources. (auth)

• Research Organization: California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
• OSTI ID: 7351663
• Report Number(s): UCRL-51966
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY DEMAND
ENERGY SOURCES
EXPLOITATION
FORECASTING
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