Overview of the National Energy Act

Journal Article · Thu Nov 09 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6321508

The 1978 National Energy Act is reviewed and a time schedule for implementation outlined. As described by Energy Secretary James Schlesinger, the Act recognizes energy conservation as a key ingredient and a shift in the nation's policy. The Act develops a framework by which industry and utilities will replace imported oil and natural gas with domestic fuels. It also stresses the role of improved efficiency, a rational pricing policy, and the development of renewable energy sources. Summaries of the five bills comprising the Act include the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, Power Plant and Industrial Fuel Use Act, National Energy Conservation Policy Act, Natural Gas Policy Act, and the Energy Tax Act. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6321508
• Journal Information: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Journal Name: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States) Vol. 102:10; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
291000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Conservation
293000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Policy
Legislation
& Regulation
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL GAS
FUELS
GAS FUELS
GASES
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
IMPLEMENTATION
IMPORTS
INDUSTRY
LEGISLATION
NATIONAL ENERGY ACT
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NATURAL GAS
PETROLEUM
POWER PLANTS
PUBLIC UTILITIES
REGULATIONS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
TAXES
US DOE
US ORGANIZATIONS