We are now in the early stages of an energy revolution that is deep and fast like the one that ushered in the oil age in the 21st century. This new energy system, highly decentralized, efficient and increasingly based on renewable resources and hydrogen fuel, is already beginning to emerge in other parts of the world. Without visionary leadership, there may be a risk of falling behind your economic competitors and compromising your political credibility on the international stage, which will be judged by the extent to which you embody the following principles of a 21st century energy system:

1. Energy efficiency: investments in energy efficiency, obtaining the same lighting, cooking, heating, mobility and industrial services, will reduce energy needs.

2. Natural gas: Natural gas is the cleanest and fastest growing fossil fuel and, despite the recent price increase, it has become the fuel of choice for power generation. But the challenge with natural gas is not to drill in ecologically sensitive areas, but rather to develop new highly efficient uses that include cogeneration or the combined use of heat and power and micro-energy technologies.

3. Nuclear power and clean coal: The cost of electricity generated by nuclear power is approximately twice that of other energy sources currently on the energy market. This spending, combined with public opposition, has brought new construction to a near standstill around the world. private investors are unwilling to invest a lot of money in nuclear power. Although nuclear power remains an important source of energy in major countries, it has its risks. The nuclear fission process still causes the production of harmful radiation. Research is done intensively to generate energy through nuclear fusion. Significant progress has recently been made in the search for this abundant and clean energy source. It will probably be another 20 years or so before the first nuclear fusion power plants are built in various countries. It will be another 30 years before these fusion power plants are seen on a global scale.

4. Renewable energy: oil first emerged in niche markets and then grew rapidly. wind and solar power are doing the same, growing at double-digit annual rates globally. This has been caused mainly by the dramatic decrease in costs related to the production of energy through wind turbines and solar panels. It will be another 20 years before renewable energy sources are available to a large portion of the human race.

In general, the prospects for the availability of cheap and clean energy sources look good. Large investments are made to develop cheap and clean energy technology and energy sources.