Energy Conservation, Consumption and the Development of an National Policy
The Lakeview Gusher
Goals of an Energy Policy
Potential for Sustainable Non-Polluting Energy
Review of Full Cost Accounting
Analysis of energy use and patterns of consumption Categories of Energy – Transportation – Industry (including agriculture) – Buildings Changes in Patterns over time Potential for reductions in consumption
Patterns of Consumption
Evaluation of Energy Sources – Characteristics of energy sources include: How concentrated they are Availability Safety Versatility – Potential disadvantages include: Hazard potential Environmental damage Cost GOAL OF THE ANALYSIS IS A COMPLETE COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Steps to Complete Environmental Impact Analysis Extraction Transport Processing Conversion Waste Disposal Normal Operation Catastrophic Events
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Government Actions and Responsibilities Increase Efficiency and Conservation Secure future fossil fuel energy supplies Develop alternative energy resources Protect the environment