Energy Information
Fundamental to energy literate advocacy is the understanding that an appropriate mix of solutions is needed to resolve our national energy crisis, all of which must be applied together in order to arrive at a comprehensive national energy policy. There is no one silver bullet solution. From power generation to transportation fuels, any national energy policy must meet three key criteria:
- Increased efficiency and conservation: Consumer incentives are needed to promote power and fuel conservation, as well as the application of technology to more efficiently use the amounts we do consume.
- Clean use of conventional energy sources: A significant level of continued dependency on fossil fuels is inevitable in the near term, while alternatives are brought to market and behaviors adjusted. But we must demand, and the federal government must mandate, that these traditional sources be used in a clean manner.
- Emphasis placed on fossil fuel alternatives: With proper investment in research and development, solar, wind, and biofuel technologies all present solutions that are sustainable and can be produced domestically, thus re-energizing state-level, regional and national economies.
ELA provides a wealth of resources to help educate all sectors of our democracy on energy sources and policy issues:
Critical Issue papers that provide an in-depth view of hot topics surrounding our national energy policies.
Energy Source Comparisons provide an overview of the pros and cons, facts and figures, and key barriers to implementation surrounding each of our energy source choices, whether renewable or traditional.
Additional Energy Information for those who wish to dig deeper and find even more resources on energy topics of interest to you.
