Arrange the following steps in the process of formulating an effective energy policy: A) Assessing current energy consumption patterns, B) Implementing regulations to promote renewable energy, C) Evaluating environmental impacts, D) Setting energy efficiency goals.

First the policy team looks at how much energy people use to understand the starting point. Other options are incorrect because This order puts the environmental check before setting goals; Starting with goals before seeing the current energy picture means the goals may be impossible or irrelevant.