Analysis of the ERDA plan and program
An analysis is presented of the program plan submitted by the Energy Research and Development Administration to Congress on June 30, 1975, entitled ''A National Plan for Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration: Creating Energy Choices for the Future.'' The assessment was made by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) to provide Congress with background information necessary for an effective analysis of the ERDA Plan and Program in the major areas of fossil energy; nuclear energy; solar, geothermal, and advanced technologies; conservation; and environment and health. Volume I of the ERDA Plan is stated to be a ''significant milestone in the evolution of a long-term national energy policy,'' but that ''the ERDA Program (Volume II), to implement this plan, does not appear adequate to achieve the stated goals.'' Two major deficiencies are stated. The first deficiency ''occurs because of ERDA's pursuit of technological options at the expense of a focus on a broader approach toward the solution of energy problems'' and ''the second departure from congressional mandate is to be found in the emphasis of both the ERDA Plan and Program on options directed toward increased energy supply, relative to the programs in end use demand reduction.'' (MCW)
- Research Organization:
- Office of Technology Assessment (U.S. Congress), Washington, D.C.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-33-025336
- OSTI ID:
- 4031416
- Report Number(s):
- NP--20776
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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