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Energy Conservation, Consumption and the Development of an National Policy
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The Lakeview Gusher http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/21/the-era-of-the-oil-gusher/?_r=0
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http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/the-energy-futurist/the-cost-of-new-oil-supply/
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Goals of an Energy Policy
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Potential for Sustainable Non-Polluting Energy
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Review of Full Cost Accounting
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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
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Patterns of Consumption
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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
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Steps to Complete Environmental Impact Analysis Extraction Transport Processing Conversion Waste Disposal Normal Operation Catastrophic Events
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation
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Government Actions and Responsibilities Increase Efficiency and Conservation Secure future fossil fuel energy supplies Develop alternative energy resources Protect the environment
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