Energy Policy in the U.S. - Politics, Challenges, and Prospects for Change (Hardcover)

In an effort to provide greater awareness of the necessary policy decisions facing our elected and appointed officials, Energy Policy in the U.S.: Politics, Challenges, and Prospects for Change presents an overview of important energy policies and the policy process in the United States, including their history, goals, methods of action, and consequences. In the first half of the book, the authors frame the energy policy issue by reviewing U.S. energy policy history, identifying the policy-making players, and illuminating the costs, benefits, and economic and political realities of currently competing policy alternatives. The book examines the stakeholders and their attempts to influence energy policy and addresses the role of supply and demand on the national commitment to energy conservation and the development of alternative energy sources. The latter half of the book delves into specific energy policy strategies, including economic and regulatory options, and factors that influence energy policies, such as the importance of international cooperation. Renewed interest in various renewable and nontraditional energy resources-for example, hydrogen, nuclear fusion, biomass, and tide motion-is examined, and policy agendas are explored in view of scientific, economic, regulatory, production, and environmental constraints. This book provides excellent insight into the complex task of creating a comprehensive energy policy and its importance in the continued availability of energy to power our way of life and economy while protecting our environment and national security.

General

Imprint:	Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Public Administration and Public Policy
Release date:	June 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	Laurance R. Geri • David E. McNabb
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	328
ISBN-13:	978-1-4398-4189-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Energy industries & utilities > General
LSN:	1-4398-4189-6
Barcode:	9781439841891

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