Makansi Warns Of Looming Energy Crisis

Jason Makansi warned the Chattanooga Engineers Club on Monday that decisions must be made soon if America is to avoid a looming energy crisis that he said could cripple the world


A prolific author, Mr. Makansi has spent the past 25 years analyzing the technological, business and regulatory issues in electricity production and delivery. He says what he has found is worrisome to him.

It comes as no surprise, he said, that electricity is fundamental to our national well-being as well as our comfort. He noted that a power outage in St. Louis, where he lives, left him without power for four days. Other areas were without power for up to 10 days. During that time, he said, there was no phone service, no water service, and no power to pump gas. Life came to a standstill. This, he said, is what our future holds if decisions are not made soon to change the present course for Americans.

The Chattanoogan