What is the foundation of effective energy planning, and what makes it so critical/vital to success?

Criteria:

• Q1. (200 words) What is the foundation of effective energy planning, and what makes it so critical/vital to success?

• Q2. (100 words) Summarize the US Department of Energy’s Lithium Battery initiative. What is the problem being addressed?

• Q3. (125 words) Using concepts from Levy, provide an analysis of the proposed plan to address the initiative. What are its pros and cons?

• Q4. (125 words) Using support from the textbook and articles, provide TWO recommendations for improvements to the plan.