The primary goal of energy policy is to ensure that there is a reliable and affordable supply of energy to meet the needs of society.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil.

Energy efficiency refers to the process of using less energy to perform the same task or achieve the same level of comfort.

Hydropower is the most widely used renewable energy source worldwide, accounting for over 50% of global renewable electricity generation.

Energy transition refers to the process of shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change.

The United States has the highest per capita energy consumption in the world, consuming over twice as much energy per person as the global average.

The Jevons paradox refers to the phenomenon where the demand for energy increases as the price of energy decreases, due to increased consumption and the adoption of energy-intensive technologies.

China has the largest installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, accounting for over 30% of global solar PV capacity.

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) refers to the process of capturing carbon dioxide from industrial sources and storing it underground or in geological formations.

Denmark has the highest per capita wind energy consumption in the world, generating over 50% of its electricity from wind power.

Distributed generation refers to the process of transitioning from centralized fossil fuel-based power generation to distributed renewable energy generation, such as rooftop solar PV systems and small-scale wind turbines.

The United States has the largest installed capacity of nuclear power plants, accounting for over 20% of global nuclear power capacity.

The learning curve refers to the phenomenon where the cost of renewable energy technologies decreases as their production and deployment increase, due to economies of scale and technological improvements.

Iceland has the highest per capita geothermal energy consumption in the world, generating over 80% of its electricity from geothermal power.

Energy efficiency and renewable energy investment refers to the process of investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to reduce future energy costs and mitigate climate change.