Meeting the Energy Challenges of the 1990s


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RCED-91-66 Meeting the Energy Challenges of the 1990s: Experts Define the Key Policy Issues




Meeting the Energy Challenges of the 1990's


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The proceedings of a conference to examine emerging issues in 5 significant issue areas associated with energy policy: energy supply and demand; energy and the environment; management challenges at the Department of Energy (DOE); DOE's nuclear weapons complex, and emerging R&D. Includes representatives from government, industry, research institutions, and citizens' groups. Charts and tables.




Meeting the Energy Challenges of the 1990s. Experts Define the Key Policy Issues


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A major issue facing the nation is securing sufficient and reliable future energy supplies to meet the increased U.S. Energy demand projected for the 1990's. Key questions in the energy supply and demand equation include: Does the United States have sufficient fossil fuel supplies-coal, oil, and natural gas-to meet growing demand? Can electric utilities adjust to the numerous changes affecting availability of these fuels amidst increasing demand for new capacity? Will end-use approaches such as energy conservation play a greater role in reducing demand? What steps should the nation take in the event of another major oil disruption? To address these issues, the Balancing Energy Supply and Demand panelists focused on four specific topics: the future role of natural gas, challenges facing the electricity industry in the 1990s, the importance of energy efficiency in reducing energy demand, and the need to analyze carefully the means used to ensure energy security.













Energy and the Environment


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As the governments and peoples of the world come to face the global impact of the technological revolution, it is appropriate to consider the future of world energy supplies. This conference approached the task not only of developing the means of tapping renewable energy sources, but also of showing renewable energy to be a viable alternative to current, harmful sources of energy. Economic and educational problems were addressed along with the scientific ones. The development of alternative energy is of no use if it cannot be made economically viable or if people are not convinced of its advantages.