After a brief discussion of the motivations and criteria for making energy plans based on renewable sources, a number of renewable energy plans is reviewed. The way in which such plans are constructed is investigated and a critical appraisal of each plan is attempted. Finally, some remarks are...

Starting from explicit value preferences, an energy system compatible with an alternative American future is outlined, based on efficient use of energy and renewable energy sources. It is demonstrated that the U.S. may become self-sufficient before 2000 and use only renewable energy by 2030. A...