A View of Composite Energy Resources

In the United States as well as some other developed countries we are using energy at an incredible rate. It seems to this writer that we all need to look to not just one type of energy source, or perhaps two to control the energy production in the near and distant future. What we need, is a blend of energy protocols that will enhance and optimize the energy use in the United States.

There are all kinds of facts and figures out there to support views, but if one can step back and look at a more global energy picture we can see that saving energy through conservation, utilizing various fuels for energy production depending on location while at the same time minimizing the losses in the grid as much as possible so that transmission losses are not extreme are all important factors in achieving a successful result. No one ever said that energy independence would be easy, but it is certainly worthwhile striving for at this time. We need to meld all of our technologies from our kit of solutions to get us to where we need to be in the next 25 or 50 years.

In this writers view this effort will take a public private sector partnership approach when looking at all energy opportunites that are available to us including petroleum based, hydro power, biofuels, geothermal, wind, solar, nuclear, fuel cell technology, and other new technology that is presently being developed.

Our nation has always risen to the need when it is placed in front of us and this is another time when we will do so. We need an energy leader to be that champion and help us stay focused in this huge and very critical effort.