Distributional analysis of trends in energy expenditures by black households. Analaysis report AR/IA/80-70

Technical Report · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:5423677

Brazzel, J M; Hunter, L J

This paper presents an analysis of projected trends in direct energy expenditures among black and white households classified by location, age and sex of the household head, and income. Estimates of changes in the distribution of energy expenditures among groups of black and white households are compared for 1974 and 1985. On the average, black households have lower income, larger families, drive older cars, and live in older and less energy-efficient homes. The analysis pursued here is intended to show how these determinants of energy consumption are reflected in black/white comparisons of energy expenditures. The 1985 projections are based on the mid-term 1985 energy Projection Series A through F prepared by the EIA for its 1977 Annual Report to Congress. The EIA energy Projection Series were based on differing assumptions with regard to: growth rates of economic activity; the probable levels of recoverable US oil and gas resources; and oil import prices. Then present energy policy was assumed to continue.

• Research Organization: Department of Energy, Washington, DC (USA). Energy Information Administration
• OSTI ID: 5423677
• Report Number(s): DOE/EIA-0184/30
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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