Peter W. Huber and Mark P. Mills - 2005 Dec: An outline of energy use in the USA with a rational for supplying the needed energy through nuclear reactors.
City Journal
Winter 2005
Why the U.S. Needs More Nuclear Power
by Peter W. Huber, Mark P. Mills
A good summary of the energy use issues, and how current needs can be met through the use of nuclear reactors. The most interesting idea here is the description of hybrid cars that can be charged through the grid. They don't exist yet, but it sure looks like we need them.