Energy policy analysis: a conceptual framework

Presented in nontechnical terms, this book offers a unique and powerful conceptual framework for analysis of energy technologies (standard and alternative) in terms of their respective dollar costs, environmental costs, and national security costs. Energy technologies examined include coal, nuclear, oil, natural gas, solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, biomass and biogas, energy conservation and efficiency, ocean power, hydrogen, electric power and transmission, and transportation. This three-point framework allows examination of issues and problems associated with implementation of U.S. ener.

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; 1. A Framework for Analysis of Energy Choices; Supply Expansion; Demand Suppression; Cost Analysis; Analytical Framework; Previous Energy Policy Studies; References; 2. Coal; Coal Exploration; Underground Mining; Surface Mining; Coal Seam Fires; Processing Coal; Coal Transportation; Coal Storage; Coal Combustion; Regulatory Controls; Costs of Coal Utilization; Summary of Costs; References; 3. Nuclear; Uranium Exploration; Underground Uranium Mining; Open Pit Surface Mining; In Situ Leaching; Mining Hazards.

Processing UraniumNuclear Power Generation; Reactor Safety; Reprocessing Spent Fuel; Decommissioning Nuclear Facilities; Radioactive Waste Management; Nuclear Waste Policy Act; Prerequisites for Effective Radioactive Waste Management; Repository Closure; Disposal vs. Management; A Modest Proposal; Nuclear Fusion; Costs of Uranium Utilization; Summary of Costs; References; 4. Oil and Natural Gas; Oil and Natural Gas Exploration; Offshore Resources; Onshore Resources; Tar Sands; Oil and Natural Gas Consumption; Costs of Utilizing Oil and Natural Gas; Summary of Costs; References; 5. Solar.

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