Recession forces companies to forego energy projects

Journal Article · Mon Jul 05 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:5081698

Deans, B

The recession and tight money have limited company investment to short-term and production projects and resulted in their foregoing conservation investments. Slower production schedules have lengthened the payback period for conservation projects that are funded, making new investments less attractive. Most firms have already undertaken the low-cost housekeeping measure, and would now have substantial investments in new equipment. The inability to do so threatens their competitive position at a time when fuel costs are increasing. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5081698
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 7:27; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes
CAPITAL
ECONOMICS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
INDUSTRY
INVESTMENT
PAYBACK PERIOD
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