Energy policy at the cross roads

After an introductry explanation of the problems some important aspects of prognoses on the energy need are discussed. Possibilities of a future energy supply for the Federal Republic of Germany are described at the comparison of two alternative ways which take into consideration both the rational energy application, utilization of solar energy and conventional energy sciences and the expansion of nuclear energy. In the comparison, some arguments of the energy discussion are made clear. Finally, some effects of the energy policy on the development of employment are discussed. (UA)