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Keywords: demand side management, energy supply, distributed generation, fossil fuel generation, alternative fuel policy, renewable energy, legislation, energy conservation, energy efficiency, advocacy, climate change, lobbying, campaigning, clean energy, Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), low-interest loans, ecolabeling, industrial licensing, energy pricing, energy audit, energy standards, energy trading, energy strategy, tax credits, energy subsidies, clean tech
Energy policy refers to the practice of creating regulations and practices, and of changing existing policies, which have been adopted by a government or an organization, and which govern activity related to energy production and energy use. Energy policy reform may include changing policies through campaigning, lobbying, advocacy and direct action, which determine power plant emissions, energy conservation strategies, preferred types of power production, energy distribution and infrastructure, and sustainable and equitable energy production.

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Tn_citizenpowerlogosm Citizen Power exists to promote public understanding of, and involvement in, socio-cultural, economic and environmental issues and policy development. Citizen Power is the outgrowth of 20 years of work for safe, clean and affordable energy.
 
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Tn_aie_logo2 Australian Institute of Energy promotes understanding and awareness of energy issues and the development of responsible energy policies in Australia.
 
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Tn_energyprodconsumptionbook Energy: Production, Consumption, and Consequences addresses several major issues, including the growing vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy system, the influence of technological change, and the role of electricity in meeting social objectives. Leading experts from diverse fields examine the evolving structure of our energy system from several perspectives. They explore the changing patterns of supply and demand, offer insights into the forces that are driving the changes, and discuss energy planning strategies that take advantage of such insights. The strongest of the book's themes is the growing influence of environmental concerns on the global energy system.

Tn_chinaflag_120 How long can China pollute for free? Jim Jubak of MoneyCentral takes a took at China's unchecked economic boom and its environmental consequences thus far. He argues that if you take into account costs of air and water pollution, much of that economic growth rate is negated. Unfortunately, government officials are not taking an active enough stance against environmental pollution, and Jubak points out several potential disastrous consequeneces down the road.

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