Does energy independence = energy security?

Does energy independence = energy security? Posted: 11 Jul 2012 06:15 AM PDT We hear these terms used frequently, often interchangably, when we here talk of energy - especially during political discourse. But what do they really get at?I think one of the best ways to think about this topic is by thinking about an investment portfolio, and diversifying risk. In its most simplistic terms, it’s whether or not you have all your eggs in one basket – if you do, and something happens to that basket, then you certainly won’t be able to make any omelets.