This website is a companion to the upcoming documentary from Jobson Productions. ENERGY ON TRIAL tackles a subject as dear and essential to us as the air we breathe and the nourishment we require. Without energy, we are doomed. But the way much of it is produced is terminally damaging to our environment, and to our health.

In a refreshingly objective, straightforward manner, this film addresses what has become a complex, global conundrum, a political hot potato. ENERGY ON TRIAL presents the energy source groups one by one, evaluating each on the basis of cost, efficiency, environmental impact, and future potential. Along the way, an impressive array of experts from the scientific, academic, political, and business communities, is heard from.

ENERGY ON TRIAL concludes that while some day we will surely rely on solar to provide the majority of our power, and while in the interim we will require all forms of energy to meet increased, imminent demands, the role of new nuclear power must be substantially augmented to shoulder the immense base load we require. And this must be done quickly. As one scientist put it, “the environment can’t wait.” One appealing side effect of new nuclear will be the rebuilding of a job-thirsty nuclear industry in this country.

The unmistakable secondary message of ENERGY ON TRIAL is this: get involved. This film reminds us that a democracy is set up to do what we, the people, want. Learning about energy will help us all make well-considered decisions about power for our local communities, and for a successful national energy policy.

A good way to begin learning about energy is to watch ENERGY ON TRIAL. Frequent this web site for energy updates, and to track the progress of the documentary.