Nuclear power and energy uses

Two basic steps that might eliminate reliance on Mideast oil are explored. The first is the substitution of electrically-driven heat pumps for oil and gas residential and commercial space heating. This substitution is shown to be economically promising and would be an efficient use of indigenous energy resources. The second is the elimination or reduction of oil and gas in the generation of electricity, much of which could be accomplished by accelerating the construction of the existing backlog of electrical generating plants. The means of producing the electricity needed to meet the increasing demand are discussed, and it is shown that nuclear power can be a significant factor in this scenario