Energy Industry
Abstract
The national well-being of the United States starts with energy security. In an expanding and interrelated global economy it is paramount that the United States develop and execute a national energy policy which is integrated as a key component of the National Security Strategy. This policy must address energy supply stability, support infrastructure improvements, promote greater use of nuclear power, and reduce hazardous emissions through the development of cleaner burning technologies and use of alternative fuels. Specifically, the national energy policy should lead to one air quality standard for automobile emissions, articulate a clear position on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increase the diversity of fuel supplies through the continued promotion of alternative energies, foster intensive research and development on clean coal energy technologies, expand coal to liquids and coal gasification, expedite the approval process for liquid natural gas terminals, expand integrated natural gas infrastructure, tax nuclear waste to reduce its production, and energize the establishment of the national nuclear waste storage facility at Yucca Mountain. To address these issues, the 2007 Energy Industry Seminar Team traveled domestically to California and internationally to France and the United Arab Emirates to assess and analyze energy producers, distributors, and regulators. This report details that research and analysis and explains the specific policy recommendations listed above.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA475041
Entities
People
- Feza Koprucu
- James Butler
- Katherine Coffman
- Kevin Leek
- Kirk Davies
- Marat Bekbenbetov
- Michael R. Farrar
- Robert Hall
- Scott N. Fletcher
- Senad Kljajic
Organizations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy