Dear BLENDER (BLuejacket Environmental Needs Design Engineering and Research), Inc.:

We at Midwest Energy recognize the limited supply of fossil fuels; thus, for some time we have been encouraging our clients to conserve energy. While conservation is an important step, at some point in the not-so-distant future we realize that we will deplete our supplies of fossil fuels and will be forced to rely completely on alternative energy sources.

In anticipation of that time, we would like to contract the research division at BLENDER, Inc. to evaluate the feasibility of using perpetual and renewable energy sources to provide power for our clients in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. We are particularly interested in solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass, hydrogen fuel cells, and nuclear power. If you are aware of other alternatives to fossil fuels, we would welcome additional information.

Your research should focus on four points:

  1. What is the science behind this type of energy?  How does it work?
  2. How has this type of energy been used elsewhere in the United States and/or around the world?
  3. How much would it cost to provide this type of energy?  What would the cost be to consumers?
  4. What are the potential positive or negative effects on the environment?

Your report will be submitted in final form to the Midwest Energy Board of Directors. It should include:

  1. a written document with two to three pages covering each of the above points for a total of eight to twelve pages.  It should be 2 to 3 pages typed, double-spaced, using 12 point font or neatly written using 500 to 750 words, with a bibliography of all references used so that your research may be verified.

Our timetable for presenting your report to our Board of Directors is very short. We would appreciate a written update or a rough draft no later than one week from today, with the finished product to be delivered no later than two weeks from today. If you have questions or require additional information, please contact Ted.

Sincerely,

I.M. Weasley
CEO, Midwest Energy, Inc.

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