Energy: Challenges and Opportunities for the Middle Atlantic United States. Volume 1. Summaries and Discussions

摘要

The purpose of this meeting is to focus on the energy problems of the Mid-Atlantic region. The program has been organized around the presentation of seven papers that have been prepared by the meeting's principal speakers. The presentation of each commissioned paper is to be followed by presentations of invited discussants, who will elaborate on the topic further, ask questions, or present their own views. Then speakers open the floor for audience participation. The contents included: Has the energy shortage passed; How is the region affected by energy shortfalls; How rapidly can the production and use of eastern coal be expanded; What alternate supply options (besides coal) are proving practical; How cost effective and acceptable are new large-scale energy technologies; How will high energy costs affect social forms and patterns.