Least-cost energy strategy: from Btu's to comfortable rooms

Journal Article · · J. Energy Dev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6432141

Sant, R W

Mr. Sant notes that it is possible to supply adequate energy at a lower cost than world petroleum prices if we can summon the will to use available resources and technology to provide reliable and low-cost consumer benefits. Because consumers focus on energy benefits, they will respond to investment opportunities, such as remodeling, that result in more-efficient use of energy without disrupting life styles. A Mellon Institute study, comparing the cost of energy end-uses and services of the actual 1978 US market and an optimum best-technology case, found a wide discrepancy between the two even though the hypothetical case satisfied rather than reduced demand. Incorporating available cost-effective efficiency technologies into the building and transportation sectors in 1978 could have satisfied much of the market and competed with traditional energy sources. 47 references. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Mellon Inst., Arlington, VA
• OSTI ID: 6432141
• Journal Information: J. Energy Dev.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Energy Dev.; (United States) Vol. 6:1; ISSN JENDD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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