Book Description:
Energy supplies and prices are major economic factors in the U.S., and energy markets are volatile and unpredictable. As an aid in policy making, this book presents a current and historical view of the supply and consumption of various forms of energy. With the downturn in the world economy and a consequent decline in consumption, prices collapsed, but the dependence continues as a potential problem. Other energy supplies discussed herein are: The Manhattan Project, the Apollo Program, and the Federal Technology R&D Programs; Nuclear Waste Disposal-Alternatives to Yucca Mountain; Biochar-An Examination of an Emerging Concept to Mitigate Climate Change; Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles; Carbon Tax and Greenhouse Gas Control; and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

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Table of Contents:
Preface

The Manhattan Project, the Apollo Program, and Federal Energy Technology R&D Programs: A Comparative Analysis, pp. 1-13
(Deborah D. Stine, Specialist in Science and Technology Policy)

Nuclear Waste Disposal: Alternatives to Yucca Mountain, pp. 15-48
(Mark Holt, Specialist in Energy Policy)

U.S. Energy: Overview and Selected Facts and Numbers, pp. 49-80
(Carl E. Behrens, Specialist in Energy Policy, Carol Glover, Information Research Specialist)

Biochar: Examination of an Emerging Concept to Mitigate Climate Change, pp. 81-91
(Kelsi S. Bracmort, Analyst in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy)

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress, pp. 93-115
(Brent D. Yacobucci, Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy)

Carbon Tax and Greenhouse Gas Control: Options and Considerations for Congress, pp. 117-177
(Jonathan L. Ramseur, Analyst in Environmental Policy, Larry Parker, Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy)

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): Status and Issues, pp. 179-190
(Megan Stubbs, Analyst in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy)

Index