A commonsense solution to our nation’s energy dilemma

As two Americans focused on energy issues, one as a member of Congress and another as an entrepreneur, we often find ourselves in debates about how to best power society in the 21st century. While many of these debates focus on things such as the price of electricity, the truth is America is facing a broader, more fundamental energy dilemma that could affect our nation for years to come.

Simply put, this dilemma breaks down into a series of interrelated challenges. One is the fact that energy consumption will only increase with population growth and expected higher usage of energy-intensive technologies, such as artificial intelligence and cloud storage.