National energy planning and environmental responsibility. [From ERDA/DOD R, D and D programs]
The United States can move towards a state of energy self-sufficiency only by pursuing both an aggressive conservation policy and a vigorous energy research, development, and demonstration (R, D, and D) program. The Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) was established in early 1975 to direct the nation towards such a beneficial pattern of energy use and production. This article discusses some of the major elements of ERDA's national energy R, D, and D plan, and emphasizes the design of energy R, D, and D alternatives to minimize adverse environmental effects. In October, 1977, all ERDA functions were absorbed by the Department of Energy. Today ERDA's energy R, D, and D initiatives are being continued within this new organizational framework. After givig a background to the crisis and the National Energy Plan, greater energy-efficiency opportunities are discussed for three sectors: transportation, residential/commercial, and industrial. Then production efforts for the principal sources of energy are reviewed under the following topics: coal; uranium; enhanced recovery of oil and gas; solar heating and cooling; geothermal energy; synthetic fuels; and essentially inexhaustible energy sources for the long term. 51 references and notes.
- Research Organization:
- Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, DC
- OSTI ID:
- 5073408
- Journal Information:
- Environ. Aff.; (United States), Vol. 6:3
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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