Contents
Energy Crises of the 1970s
Hints of Energy
Problems
Fuel Shortages Before 1973
The Energy Crunch Begins
Technological Problems
Limit to Improvements in Thermal
Efficiency
Economies of Scale Barriers
Woes with Nuclear Plants
Net Effects
Higher Prices
Customer Unrest
Regulation Unable to Cope
An Unforgiving Economy
Interest Rates Soar
Escalating Construction Costs
Stock Market Reflects Utilities'
Woes
