A 21st Century Energy Policy for America

Abstract

As the war in Iraq continues to strain oil supplies and drive up
energy costs, the need to enact a comprehensive national energy policy
has become more urgent than ever. This is not simply about meeting the
energy demands of our homes, businesses, and automobiles. Energy is
the lifeblood of our economy. For the past decade, our nation has gone
without a viable national energy policy. As we face a growing crisis to
improve homeland security, beef up protections against terror, and pro-
vide for our common defense, we cannot afford to wait any longer to
take action.