California legislator cites many ways states can alleviate energy crunch. [Functions of state energy commissions]
In this interview, Charles Warren, chairman of a committee on resources, land use, and energy in the California State Assembly, answers several questions relating to the functions and effectiveness of state governments in energy-related problems. For California, in particular, he points to the fairly recently established Energy Resources, Conservation, and Development Commission and its past activities in electric power forecasting and energy conservation, the latter particularly for the building sector. In the future, possibly the biggest problem facing the Commission will be establishing a mechanism for California's handling of Alaskan crude and, probably, liquefied natural gas; e.g., if deep-water ports are necessary, it would probably be desirable to have one port available to all companies bringing crude to California, instead of each company building its own port. Answers are provided to other questions regarding: (1) cooperation among states; (2) organization of the Commission and the acceptance of its actions, both by Gov. Brown and the people; (3) Commission's existence enhancing California's chances of federal R and D funds; (4) relationship with California's university system; and (5) California's nuclear initiative. (LMT)
- OSTI ID:
- 7361856
- Journal Information:
- Energy Res. Rep.; (United States), Vol. 2:2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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