NAS STUDY OF HIDDEN ENERGY COSTS MAY FORCE MAJOR POLICY CHANGES

A sweeping study of the hidden costs of energy use and production required by the new energy law could lead to re-appraisals of a slew of federal environmental policies on global warming, oil spills, mercury emissions and security for protecting energy facilities, according to sources familiar with the plan. The study, which will examine the oil, electricity, nuclear and renewables sectors, is included in the conference report for the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and will be completed by the...