Rising energy prices and the elderly

Journal Article · Fri Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979 · Energy Consum.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5749806

Olivarez, G

The impact of energy prices on elderly people, compounded by fixed incomes and less efficient housing, has been severe. Statistics compiled by the Federal government show that the elderly poor are increasing their expenditures for home heating at the expense of food and medical care. Unlike most energy users, they have no way to cut costs by reducing their consumption. A list of proposals for government actions (such as weatherization programs, lifeline utility rates, and stronger utility regulation measures) were presented to DOE officials by a delegation from the National People's Action (NPA). DOE responded positively to all the demands except for one omitting nuclear research.

• OSTI ID: 5749806
• Journal Information: Energy Consum.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Consum.; (United States) Vol. 1:3; ISSN ECOND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290200* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Economics & Sociology
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AGE GROUPS
ECONOMIC IMPACT
ECONOMIC POLICY
ELDERLY PEOPLE
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY SUPPLIES
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
MINORITY GROUPS
PRICES
PUBLIC OPINION
RECOMMENDATIONS
WEATHERIZATION