ABSTRACT
The principles that are embodied in a successful energy policy are ultimately controlled by the national framework. Much has been written about the rise and fall of nations and societies and the tenets that separate those that flourish for considerable periods versus those that stagnate or get consumed. The validity of this perception will be tested when it becomes apparent that, in the present energy predicament, the public interest may not be well served if the power industry were required to install costly environmental control equipment. Many states have laws that provide standards of performance and supplemental guidance to direct the public and private sectors on energy supply and demand, conservation, environmental preservation, reduced dependence on foreign supplies, and the preservation and enhancement of the standard of living for each individual. The environmental impacts of various energy policies and of new energy technologies must also be taken into consideration.
