Power from Perspective Energy Policy Report
Author(s): Bruce Tonn, K.C. Healy, Amy Gibson, Ashutosh Ashish, Preston Cody, Drew Beres, Sam Lulla, Jim Mazur, and A.J. Ritter
Publication Date: Monday, March 30
Document Type: Research Report
Location: http://bakercenter.utk.edu/main/files/Power from Perspective Energy Policy final pdf.pdf
Abstract: This paper presents United States energy portfolios for the year 2030, developed from seven different Perspectives. The Perspectives are characterized by different weights placed on fourteen de?ning values (e.g., cost, social acceptance). The portfolios were constructed to achieve three primary goals, energy independence, energy security, and greenhouse gas reductions. The portfolios are also evaluated over a comprehensive set of secondary criteria (e.g., economic growth, technical feasibility). It is found that very different portfolios based on very different de?ning values can achieve the three primary goals. Commonalities among the portfolios include reliance upon cellulosic ethanol, nuclear power, and energy ef?ciency to meet year 2030 energy demands. It is concluded that the US energy portfolio must be diverse and to achieve national energy goals will require an explicit statement of goals, a strong role for government, and coordinated action across society.
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