Propose A Viable Energy Mix for the Future

• Recommend a Responsible and Viable Energy Policy You Feel Should be
Adopted in the USA (Sustainable as Possible) (Compare 2022 Actual Usage
With Target Years 2033, 2043, 2053)

– 1. Identify/Estimate the Current Energy % Usage Mix by Category
(Fossil Fuels by Type, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, Wind, Geothermal,
Others) for the USA in 2022 (Pie Chart Graphic Mandatory) (8 points)
(11.1%) (This is NOT just for electricity generation; consider cars,
planes, ships, trucks, and trains that mostly do not use electricity to
operate). You only need to submit the graph for full credit, so please
do not explain it.

– 2. Determine the Optimal Future Energy % Usage Mix by Category
(Fossil Fuels by Type, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, Wind, Potential
Others Like Green/Renewable Hydrogen) for the USA in Years 2033,
2043, and 2053 (show 2022 for reference in your table) (MS Word Table
Mandatory) (The Mix Must be Feasible; 100% of Any One Source is
NOT Feasible/Realistic) (See EIA Predictions as a
Reference Only). You only need to submit the table for full credit,
please do not explain it.

Propose A Viable Energy Mix for the Future

• 3a and 3b. Provide Rationale Why We Should Increase the Reliance Upon Some
Types of Energy and Decrease Reliance Upon Other Types of Energy in the Next
30 Years (Discuss Pros & Cons and Impact of Each Energy Source)

• 3a. Discuss Economic Factors Influencing Your Predicted Mix (20 points) (27.8%).
Provide Back Up/Comparison Economic Statistics to Support Your Energy Mix
Proposal Including: Projected Cost of Electricity Generation per MWh by Source in
2033/2043/2053; Dealing With the Intermittency Issues of Solar (See the “Duck
Curve”) and Wind Generation Cycles; Regional Job Benefits of Each Source
(Dakotas to Gulf Coast Oil/Gas States, Appalachian Coal States); Typical Skill Level
and Compensation by Industry (Compare Lower Skilled Solar Panel Installers versus
Higher Skilled and Trained Nuclear Power Technicians); Impact of “Off-Shore” Non-
USA “Renewable Energy” Jobs vs “On Shore” USA “Renewable Energy” Jobs

• 3b. Discuss Environmental Factors Influencing Your Predicted Mix. Provide Back Up/Comparison Environmental Statistics to Support Your
Energy Mix Proposal Including: Green House Gas Emissions Per Source During
Electricity Generation for Homes/Industry/EVs; Hidden Emissions Related to Toxic
Mining of Rare Earth Metals for the “Green Infrastructure” (Heavy Duty Mining
Machines Use Diesel Fuel); Disposal of Solar Panels, Wind Turbines, and Electric
Car Batteries; Coal Burning for Solar Panel Production; Impact of Planetary Air
Currents Which Pollute West Coast States with Chinese Based Particulate Air
Pollution

Propose A Viable Energy Mix for the Future

• 4. Identify Changes Required by Corporate America in the Future to
Make Your Mix Happen

• 5. Identify Changes Required by American Consumers in the Future
to Make Your Mix Happen

• Identify the Role the USA Government Should Play to Make Your
Mix Happen

– 6a. Should USA Existing Energy Related Regulations be Changed
or New Regulations Introduced? Which Regulations and to Do
What?

– 6b. Many Current & Emerging Energy Technologies Were
Discussed This Semester, Some Were Infrastructure/Electric
Grid Related (grid hardening to protect from EMPs and CMEs).
What Specific Potential Emerging Energy Related Technologies
and/or Energy Infrastructure Measures are Worthy of US
Government Subsidy and Why? Discuss at Least 3 New
Technologies Worthy of More Tax-Payer $$$$