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18 <br />In general, the alternative assumptions will stipulate the percentage <br />reduction in water requirements and the timing of the introduction of <br />each stipulated management method or substitute for water. <br />Energy- -The energy supply and consumption patterns projected in the <br />baseline futures may be altered significantly by (1) differing rates of <br />introduction and adoption of new and emerging technologies, and (2) <br />changed consumption patterns resulting from public concern over the <br />emerging "energy crisis" and doubts about the long -term availability <br />of energy. <br />The assessment will consider the effect that changed patterns <br />of energy consumption and supply would have on the requirements for <br />water supply and the effect that such water use would have on environ- <br />mental values. Typical of the issues to be addressed will be <br />o Development of an oil shale industry in Colorado, Utah, <br />and Wyoming at specified future time periods <br />o Development of a synthetic gas (coal) industry <br />o Increased imports of oil and natural gas <br />o Reduced consumption of energy <br />o The rate of installation of nuclear reactors for produc- <br />tion of thermal electricity <br />o Impact of introduction of fast breeder technology <br />o Technologic breakthroughs: <br />Geothermal energy <br />Solar energy <br />Fuel cells <br />Other ` <br />In analyzing these alternatives, it will be recognized that in the <br />Near -Term future, 1980 -1985, the Nation is largely committed to <br />existing patterns of energy consumption. The long time lags involved <br />in building rapid transit systems indicate that the automobile will be a <br />