Nuclear Energy Now: Why the Time Has Come for the World's Most Misunderstood Energy Source
Alan M. Herbst
General Partner of Utilis Energy, LLC, and Co-Author
July 7, 2007
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The dramatic increases in oil and natural gas prices, the finite
supply of fossil fuels, and concerns over emissions and global warming
are forcing us to consider alternatives. In this measured and
knowledgeable book, energy experts Alan Herbst and George Hopley argue
that the time has come for the U.S. to revitalize its nuclear generation
assets in order to successfully meet growing domestic electricity
requirements and lessen our dependence on foreign sources of energy.
Nuclear Energy Now provides an informed look at the benefits and
drawbacks associated with this controversial alternative to traditional
energy sources.
It opens with a brief overview of commercial nuclear development in the U.S. during the past half-century and moves on to discuss what the future may hold if new initiatives-supported by the Energy Policy Act of 2005-gain traction. Along the way, readers will find informed insights into why the need for nuclear power has become so critical and how we can safely add capacity in the coming years. Exploring all of the issues related to developing America's nuclear energy capabilities safely and cost-effectively, Nuclear Energy Now is a must-read for anyone concerned about our oil dependency, the environment, and future of the nation.
Alan M. Herbst has twenty years experience in energy consulting and is the General Partner of Utilis Energy, LLC, a strategic consulting firm based in New York. In recent years, he has focused his efforts on emerging energy technologies and markets, specifically nuclear power, the Alberta oil sands, coal gasification technologies, and the growing global LNG market. Herbst has also held energy analysis and consulting positions with the PIRA Energy Group and Standard & Poor's. He has an MBA in finance and international business from New York University's Stern School of Business.
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