United States Energy Issues

摘要

Over the past 30 years people have become more cognizant of our dependency upon non-renewable energy sources and its effect on issues like global warming, the environment, health, jobs, the economy, national security, etc. These concerns are having a dramatic impact on our national politics and international relations which in turn puts more pressure on the need for solutions. They are having a greater cyclical affect on all our lives with each passing day as evidenced by the 9/11 tragedy and its aftermath. This paper is designed to give the reader a synopsis of our national energy consumption as it relates to how we can implement solutions using technologies and infrastructure already available. These solutions will demonstrate how we can maintain/improve our current lifestyles, reduce pollution by at least 60%, reduce our dependency on foreign fossil fuels, use our existing utility distribution systems more efficiently, reduce energy costs, provide thousands of new good paying jobs, implement a robust economy, and have a positive effect on our national security.