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150 word to each part response follow up . Due 9pm 12 /18/16

Part1

There are many concerns that are brought to the forefront when you discuss the U.S. energy policy and three of those are according to Yacobucci (2016) “…assuring a secure supply of energy, keeping energy cost low, and protecting the environment.” By assuring a supply of energy this is referring to not eliminating one component of America’s consumption of energy while bolstering another. As a nation we want to be independent from the oil from the Middle East, but we cannot simply cut off our intake until there are programs in place to ensure that our economy will not collapse. This ties into keeping energy costs low, as long as there are multiple different means of energy they will drive the prices lower for each other in competition. While switching to an all renewable energy source would be the best for the environment and global warming, it is something that will take decades to accomplish.

There are many merits and risks associated with renewable energy and making it a priority when it comes to the U.S. energy policy. Currently we are largely dependent on foreign oil to sustain our intake of gasoline/diesel for our vehicles. Along with being dependent upon other nations we are also digging into resources that take thousands of years to make instead of using the resources that are around us and will not end. These renewable resources are solar, wind, and hydrologic. If we used these instead to heat our homes, light the streets, and fuel our vehicles not only would we cut down extremely on emissions we would become dependent of other countries. The merits of such a program would be easy to spell out and the risks are evident as well. The number one “risk” is the risk of losing jobs that are already created and destabilizing countries that are reliant on our intake of oil. By increasing our renewable energy sources, we would create thousands of jobs putting the infrastructure into our nation and by having to maintain it. This risk, which sounds like a pro, is associated as a risk because of lobbyists and big business that are relying on increasing the price as we deplete a resource that does have a measurable end to it. That one risk is the reason that renewable energy is not being developed whole heartedly, with proper sanctions and taxes we could be dependent on renewable energy within 20 years.

Part2

Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology.( Globalization org 2016)

Some of the major concerns that occur when it comes to US energy policy are security, which is the safety in the prevention of future needs. People fear that environmental deterioration will affect present and future generations., Efficiency, a regulated industry and certain economic activities can be restricted or prohibited, this can lead to extra costs incurring and production of goods and services are limited. Equity, minorities and the poor are disproportionately the subjects of environmental insults such as locations of facilities that are used to clean the environment.( Mark E. Rushefsky 2013)

Energy independence from foreign sources means that America&risque;s must invest both in increasing conventional domestic sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas but also must emphasize new technologies that make those resources more efficiently used and must drive toward the use of alternative energy technologies such as solar, wind, thermal depolarization of organic waste, and bio fuels.( Reform party 2016)

Increasing supply through more domestic production

The United states has an abundant supply of natural gas and oil, more than just about any country on earth. In recent years environmental friendly technologies have been developed to allow increased production. Domestic production of gas and oil can lead to an increase in job creations and economic growth, as well as energy security. The US government would look to make billions of dollars and they wouldnt’t have to rely on foreign governments. With a domestic supply of energy it will be more affordable and attainable for this generation and many more. ( AFPM 2016) However there are still many issues when it come to domestic production such as petroleum refining, changes in consumer demand, strategic petroleum reserve, the US economy can be damaged by price increase or supply disruptions. Fluctuation in gas prices and the use of alternative fuels. ( GAO 2016)

References

GAO. U.S. Government Accountability office. ( 2016) Petroleum ans Alternative fuels. Retrieved from : http://www.gao.gov/key_issues/petroleum_and_alternative_fuels/issue_summary