Question

carters domestic policy
alternative energy
in november of 1978, jimmy carter passed the emergency natural gas act, which created the department
of energy that is still around today.

• the department of energy was supposed to look into alternative energy sources, such as natural gas,

synthetic fuels for gasoline, solar power, and wind power.

• jimmy carter was the first president to suggest these alternative energy sources, and many people

were hesitant about these ideas at the time.

• thirty years later, solar power, wind power, and ethanol (corn - based fuel) are all sources of energy used

today
what was the job of the department of energy?
to research alternative energy sources
to destroy nuclear powerplants
to drill for petroleum to stop the shortage

Explanation:

The text clearly states that the Department of Energy was supposed to look into alternative energy sources. This is the key point from the provided information.

Answer:

to research alternative energy sources