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Energy Policy: Developing Strategies for Energy Policies in the 1990s

RCED-90-85 Published: Jun 19, 1990. Publicly Released: Jun 19, 1990.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on energy policy issues, focusing on: (1) energy consumption; (2) increased dependence on imported oil from Persian Gulf sources; (3) uncertainty over the adequacy of future generating capacity; and (4) concern for the potentially adverse environmental effects of energy consumption.

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Alternative energy sourcesElectric utilitiesEmergency preparednessEnergy consumptionEnergy shortagesEnvironmental policiesFuel suppliesInternational relationsOil importingOil resourcesEnergy policy