Development of an energy action plan: A participatory approach

Technical Report · Tue Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6118201· OSTI ID:6118201

Elsass, D.; Ford, J. M.; Miller, R. D.

Hennepin County government and its residents have much to gain by an effective response to issues of energy cost and availability, but--as many other areas of the country--are severely limited in their ability to respond. The purpose of this project was to develop an energy management strategy for the community. The Energy Action Plan provides a realistic direction for Hennepin County. The Plan's methodology may be useful to other local governments concerned about addressing energy problems within the current fiscal and political environment. Chapter 2 of this report provides a general background for the project, including a description of Hennepin County and the economic and political environment in which the project was conducted. Project objectives and structure are also presented. Chapter 3 describes the processes used in the development of the Energy Action Plan. Conclusions and expected future plans are also described. Chapter 4 summarizes the significant lessons learned during the project and presents recommendations to others contemplating similar projects.

• Research Organization: Urban Consortium for Technology Initiatives (USA). Energy Task Force
• DOE Contract Number: FG02-78IR05106
• OSTI ID: 6118201
• Report Number(s): DOE/IR/05106-T93; ON: DE89013858
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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