Unless the country acts now to fight the energy problem, higher gasoline, electricity and natural gas prices may be in store, the report says. It also says power blackouts, now a fact of life on the West coast, may reach the northeastern part of the country. The report has 105 recommendations for increasing the country's supply of energy. Build more pipelines to carry oil and natural gas. Urging people to save energy, or use other forms such as solar energy.
Solar energy involves using sunlight to create power.
And it does nothing to help people who need relief right now. Still, Republicans are confident their plan faces up to the energy challenges of the future.