The Department for the Environment has suggested a long-term plan involving alternative energy sources, such as wind and tidal, and reducing waste.

BBC: Jersey energy plan aims to cut greenhouse gases by 80%

"After the incident, the long-term plan was to get some running at intermediate energy and then have a long shut-down when we improve the connections between the magnets, " Prof Weidberg told BBC News.

BBC: LHC switches off for two-year break

The commission is currently debating whether to approve Georgia Power's latest plan for meeting the state's long-term energy needs.

NPR: Tea Party Targeting Southern Co. Power Monopoly

Heatley, the ecologist, said that "not one" of the energy companies drilling in the area has a long-term restoration plan for sensitive deep-forest environments, and that permits usually require only minimal restoration, such as planting grasses.

WSJ: Northeast drilling boom threatens forest wildlife

That's why it would be folly to cut investment in clean energy by 70 percent, which one plan for long-term deficit reduction would entail.

WHITEHOUSE: Aboard Air Force One En Route Washington, D.C.

First, regarding some energy events this week for the President, the President this week will make two trips as he continues speaking directly with Americans about his long-term plan to protect consumers against rising oil prices and decrease oil imports as well as key components of his broader energy plan.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing