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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	EXXON CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	STANDARD OIL CO OF NEW JERSEY
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19721123
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                     RENEWABLE ENERGY: TOMORROW'S PROMISE


Last week we described some of the basic characteristics of several
alternative energy sources. They are either inexhaustible (solar, wind, and
even nuclear) or renewed through natural processes (hydropower, plant-based
fuels). In direct use they usually emit fewer or no conventional pollutants
and greenhouse gases.

The contribution of these energy sources to U.S. needs now ranges from less
than one-tenth of one percent (wind and solar power) to about 3 percent
(hydroelectric and biofuels each). Nuclear energy provides 8 percent alone.

Everyone recognizes that at some point there will be a move away from primary
reliance on fossil fuels to much greater emphasis on other sources. Today,
fossil fuel reserves appear to be adequate for 70 years (oil) to more than
250 years  (coal) at current consumption rates, but they are not
inexhaustible.

Yet whatever their promise, as the nearby chart indicates renewables are now
generally costlier than fossil fuels. Solar power, for example, is currently
8-10 times more costly.

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Technology                           Approximate
                                     Generation Cost
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Natural Gas Combined Cycle               2     4
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Coal                                     3      7
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Hydro                                    3      8
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Wind (grid connected)                    3      9
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Nuclear                                  5     11
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Solar Photovoltaic (grid connected)     15     30+
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In addition, some renewables (solar, wind) have highly variable output and
cannot store energy. And each faces issues related either to safety (nuclear)
or siting. Most difficult are the enormous land-use requirements that
biofuels, wind and solar would face in broad application.

Therefore, considerable research is being devoted to overcome existing
technical and economic barriers. For example, nuclear research could lead to
less expensive but safe designs; biofuels research may eventually allow the
conversion of crop waste to fuel at reasonable cost; photovoltaic solar
electricity may reach cost levels of fossil-fuel generation. Breakthroughs
are certainly possible, and experience has shown that we should be optimistic
about the prospects for advances over time.

Nevertheless, even assuming optimistic technology scenarios, we believe it
will take at least 30-40 years before a renewables' energy infrastructure
could be built up from its current level and start contributing significantly
to our energy supplies.

In our view this out-look implies several general policy directions:

FIRST, GOVERNMENT POLICIES SHOULD SUPPORT LONG-TERM RESEARCH on alternatives
but let the marketplace decide which technical approach will gain commercial
and consumer acceptance.

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SECOND, STRICTLY POLITICAL APPROACHES SHOULD BE DE-EMPHASIZED. With a more
objective perspective, nuclear energy should be re-visited for its promise
and renewable such as biomass accorded less subsidization.

THIRD, POLICIES SHOULD RECOGNIZE THE CONTINUED REQUIREMENT FOR FOSSIL FUEL
SUPPLIES and adopt approaches that support additional and timely supply
development, environmental protection, and energy efficiency.

The key to the success of renewables is enough technological progress to
ensure the energy provided is economical and environmentally sound. Past
technological progress, coupled with an effective use of resources and
cooperation among business, academia and government, gives much hope for the
longer-term promise of renewables. Meanwhile, fossil fuels must be relied
upon to meet society's immediate and near-term needs.

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