State Solar Energy Legislation of 1976: A Review of Statutes Relating to Buildings

Technical Report · Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1977

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5200619· OSTI ID:5200619

Eisenhard, Robert M. ^[1]

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1. National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC (United States)

State legislation on solar energy use in buildings enacted in 1976 is reviewed. Acts involve tax incentives for the installation of solar devices, support for the proposed Solar Energy Research Institute called for in Public Law 93-473, solar standards, State energy offices, studies, building requirements and solar projects. Detailed information on 44 Acts enacted by State legislatures is given, and responsible State officials are listed. The Acts, as well as supporting forms and other information, are included in the appendixes.

• Research Organization: National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Commerce
• OSTI ID: 5200619
• Report Number(s): NBSIR-77-1297
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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