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A low energy future for the United States

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  • Williams, Robert H.

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Because of ongoing structural shifts to less energy-intensive activities in the economy and opportunities to make more efficient use of energy, it is technically and economically feasible to reduce U.S. per capita energy use by a factor of two while per capita GNP doubles, 1980–2020. Pursuit of such a course would free up economic resources that are now directed to the energy system. It would also provide flexibility in energy planning; with low future energy demand it becomes possible to avoid overdependence on the more troublesome energy sources. The energy future described here is radically different from most forecasts and would probably not come about without new public policy initiatives. But what would be required is the coordinated use of familiar policy instruments rather than radical institutional changes.

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  • Williams, Robert H., 1987. "A low energy future for the United States," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 12(10), pages 929-944.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:12:y:1987:i:10:p:929-944
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(87)90048-X
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    1. Jing Cao & Mun S. Ho, 2010. "Changes in China's Energy Intensity: Origins and Implications for Long-Term Carbon Emissions and Climate Policies," EEPSEA Research Report rr2010126, Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA), revised Dec 2010.
    2. Sue Wing, Ian & Eckaus, Richard S., 2007. "The implications of the historical decline in US energy intensity for long-run CO2 emission projections," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 35(11), pages 5267-5286, November.

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