Public Power - October 2008 - (Page 3) FEATURES OCTOBER 2008 Cover photo: Cover illustration by Richard Waldrep 18 The Future of Fuels in a Carbon-Constrained World Rising prices and growing environmental pressures pose a challenge for future power supply. 24 PAGE 18 Members of the American Public Power Association receive Public Power magazine as part of their annual dues payments. The subscription rate for others is $80 per year in the United States and $100 per year outside of the United States. Single copies cost $15 each and the annual directory costs $125. PUBLIC POWER (ISSN 0033-3654), is published eight times a year by the American Public Power Association, 1875 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, D.C. 20009-5715. © Copyright, 2008, American Public Power Association. Opinions expressed in single articles are not necessarily policies of the association. For permission to reprint articles, write or call Jeanne LaBella, jlabella@APPAnet.org or 202/467-2948. Periodical postage paid at Washington, D.C., and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to Public Power, c/o Circulation, American Public Power Association, 1875 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, D.C. 20009-5715. Subscriptions and back issues may be ordered by calling the APPA Publications Department at 202/4672926. Circulation Kelvin Andrews 202/467-2982 Fax: 202/467-2910 e-mail: kandrews@APPAnet.org An Energy Revolution Thin film solar cells, low-temperature geothermal generators, tidal power, plug-in hybrid cars and clean coal technologies all offer promise for cleaner energy production. Republican presidential candidate John McCain wants to boost U.S. oil production and nuclear power. Democratic candidate Barak Obama would remake nuclear waste policy. PAGE 24 34 Energy Policy in 2009 and Beyond 36 A Green Reincarnation The tornado that leveled Greensburg, Kan., nearly resulted in the demise of its municipally owned utility. But the utility stays and the community is rebuilding to platinum-level energy efficiency standards. PAGE 34 40 Beyond the Green Bandwagon Consumer commitment to green living is constrained by a lack of understanding. PAGE 36 www.APPAnet.org OCTOBER 2008 3 http://www.APPAnet.org
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