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Energy crisis in 1960s peaks as demand outstrips supply
An Associated Press study traces the U S energy crunch from the 1965 Northeast blackout to 1970, detailing shrinking reserve margins, rising demand for electricity and natural gas, and the slow move from coal and oil to nuclear power amid delays and policy limits. It notes TVA and BPA reserve margins, Turkey Point delays, Monticello nuclear licensing, and higher fuel oil use as shortages worsen across regions.
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Washington
United States
Associated Press
Federal Power Commission
Tennessee Valley Authority
John Lopez
TVA
Chattanooga
Tenn
Brown's Ferry
Ala
Bonneville Power Administration
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
George W. Toman
BPA
Floida Power& Light Co
Miami
Turkey Point
Fp&l
Lory Snipes
Northern States Power Co
Minneapolis
Atomic Energy Commission
Monticello
Peter Koop
NSP
Mississippi
Middle East
Mediterra