Attitudes, knowledge and behavior of American consumers regarding energy conservation with some implications for governmental action

Technical Report · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976

OSTI ID:6041283

Milstein, J S

American consumers, who use one-third of our energy, favor energy conservation, but generally do not practice it. This paper presents empirical data and analyses of psychological, cultural, economic, and political reasons for this; indicates effective incentives and motivations for conservation; and spells out the implications for governmental policy and action.

• Research Organization: Federal Energy Administration, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Energy Conservation and Environment
• OSTI ID: 6041283
• Report Number(s): FEA/D-76/466
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
291000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Conservation
DATA ANALYSIS
ECONOMIC IMPACT
ENERGY CONSERVATION
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
IMPLEMENTATION
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
NORTH AMERICA
POLITICAL ASPECTS
PUBLIC OPINION
USA