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Energy Conservation, Consumption and the Development of an National Policy.

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1 Energy Conservation, Consumption and the Development of an National Policy

2 The Lakeview Gusher http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/21/the-era-of-the-oil-gusher/?_r=0

3 http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/the-energy-futurist/the-cost-of-new-oil-supply/

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6 Goals of an Energy Policy

7 Potential for Sustainable Non-Polluting Energy

8 Review of Full Cost Accounting

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10 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

11 Patterns of Consumption

12 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

13 Steps to Complete Environmental Impact Analysis Extraction Transport Processing Conversion Waste Disposal Normal Operation Catastrophic Events

14 Energy Efficiency and Conservation

15 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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