May 20, 1978 - On this regional public affairs program, excerpts from a recent public hearing on the agency report, held in Minneapolis. It begins with a brief summary of the report by John Milhone, director of Minnesota Energy Agency.
October 11, 1975 - John Milhone, Minnesota Energy Agency director, is skeptical of the president?s energy proposal including a subsidy for crash construction of synthetic fuels by 1976. He says while there?s a need for additional capital for the development of energy sources we?ve learned that programs announced with a with a fanfare and big dollar tag are not necessarily effective. This reminds him of Project Independence, a plan to have the nation energy independent by 1980. That?s impossible and it will be difficult to be even partially independent by 1985. Splashy big investment programs are not a good substitute for a more realistic look at energy use and supply. We need to look at more effective conservation programs, such as a need to get better efficiency out of automobiles. We should spend funds on alternative transportation methods and mass transit programs. The railroads don?t get support they need. With retrofitting insulation in homes, business and industry for less money you could get more energy savings. It?s possible to consider conservation programs as economic investments in fuel. With limited public funds in the energy area more could be achieved by conservation than new supply development projects.
October 9, 1975 - D. Michael Curren (sp?) speaks in favor of building a 1500 mile pipeline from Peugeot Sound to Clearwater, Minnesota to carry oil and natural gas. His group feels when the Canadians cut off oil supply to the U.S., the Midwest should be as independent as possible of foreign countries. Reporter discusses the pros and cons of the proposal. The head of MN Energy Agency John Milhone says building a new pipeline is just one option; we could also use the Alaskan connection and existing pipelines in the south, or trade with the Canadians. He says the US and Canada can interact cooperatively to solve energy problems. If Minnesota wants Alaskan oil through the Canadian pipeline a decision must be made in six months.