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Surprise! Coal & Nuclear Power are Keys to Obama’s Energy Plan
President-elect Barack Obama has made no bones about wantinto jump-start the renewable energy markets – pledging $150 billion for the development of biofuels, solar and wind power, other alternative energy sources during his first term.
But what might the new administration mean for more traditional – and more reliable –energy sources?
Oil is always the first energy source to spring to mind. But it’s hardly a solo act – coal and nuclear make up the other two-thirds of the top fuel trio. Coal delivers 50% of U.S. electricity needs, and nuclear power brings another 20% to the table.
The cold truth is that…
12Dec2008 | Money Morning | 0 comments | Continued
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