Week 13: Energy Policy Guidelines

Elements of Good Public Policy
Energy Policy Issues
Policy Components
Public Policy Guidelines
Policy needs to address existing problems effectively and efficiently
Policy needs to be broadly acceptable
Stakeholders should have an opportunity to participate in policy formation
Policy should be feasible and practicable, both in the short and long term
Elements of U.S. Energy Policy
Reduce dependency on fossil fuels
Extend fossil fuel supply
Reduce air and water pollution
Become more self-sufficient
Expand utilization of renewable energy
More R&D money for solar and wind energy
Switch to decentralized, small scale applications
Institute thermodynamic bookkeeping (tracking fuel cycles)
Break up the horizontal and vertical monopolistic practices within the energy industries
Move cautiously on nuclear expansion (until safety risks are better addressed)
Shift economic incentives from primary mineral resources industries to recycling industries
Expand energy conservation and waste reduction programs
Coordinate planning for energy , food, water and pollution reduction
Apportion more public R&D monies for renewable energy development
Improve public transit systems
Encourage development of EV and Hybrid vehicles
Expand energy auditing programs in all end use sectors