The recent decision by the Obama administration to support a national energy transitioning plan is an important step forward on the path to a greener and cleaner future. But, what does the United States do in the energy transition of its own households? Are we helping our families make the transition or are we making the process harder for ourselves? In both cases the answer is no. Let’s look at how the government goes about supporting the energy transition for its own households first.
The federal government doesn’t have a program specifically designated to helping households to address the energy transition. There are several intergovernmental organizations that support research and development of cleaner energy technologies, but there is no department of energy or individual agency within the federal government that specifically focuses on this issue. The federal government does have programs that provide loan guarantees for those who are willing to convert their home energy supply to “green” energy, but again, no department has ever designated funding specifically for this purpose. Some of these loan guarantees have been implemented, but the actual amount of money the loan guarantees are worth is unknown. Also, the states have their own energy programs, but again, no single state has ever earmarked funding specifically for the conversion of household electrical power.
How does the federal government support the energy transition of its own households? The answer is that it supports the entire process of going from non-renewable fossil fuel sources such as coal and oil to clean, renewable energy sources like solar and wind. It provides technical assistance to those who want to switch. It also provides loans and loan guarantees.
So, how does the united states support the energy transition of its own households? It has long been the case that the federal government provides technical assistance for those who are willing to convert their homes to renewable and clean forms of energy. In fact, the Department of Energy’s Loan Guarantee Program provides financial backing to those who want to go this route. The program was designed specifically to help jump-start the transition of nuclear power plants to natural gas, as well as to help those who would like to use nuclear energy and invest in it.
How does the United States plan to support the energy transition of its own households? The Departments of Energy Secretary Albert Perry recently announced a partnership with the states to “cooperatively” work on the plan. This is a vague statement, but they are reportedly considering several options, which are discussed in detail in an online article. The two entities plan to submit a final report to the Obama administration by the end of this year. There is no indication whether or not the United States will be able to participate in the European Reforming Protocol, a plan developed by the European Union, but the two governments reportedly hope to do so.
How does the United States support the energy transition of its own homes? The Department of Energy currently has a program called Energy Star, which allows those who are interested in nuclear power to apply for a rating on their personal home. If you are a good home owner and take reasonable safety precautions, you may receive a score in the low to middle percentile range, depending on your level of risk, such as how close your house is to a nuclear power plant, what kind of fuel source you use, etc.
How does the United States support the energy transition of its own homes through nuclear power? Currently, there are no new nuclear power plants currently planned, but there is a plan to restart operations of a nuclear power plant in a few years. According to the Online Business News Association, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is “working on a way to standardize administrative requirements for all nuclear plants so that federal agencies can be more timely in licensing decisions.” The process has yet to be finalized.
In conclusion, nuclear power is not dead, but it’s a complicated business right now. There are a lot of things that need to be considered when it comes to nuclear power plants. The bottom line is that nuclear power is not going anywhere anytime soon. One day, we will once again see this type of technology at work, making our world better while reducing the overall carbon footprint that we have. For now, the focus should be on how we as citizens can help our nation achieve these goals, rather than dwelling on the past and how things used to be.
