Energy implementation centers: a method of speeding the use of solar energy and other energy conserving technologies

Technical Report · Wed Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:6616128

Hirshberg, A S; Barbieri, R; Schoen, R; O'Toole, R; Davis, A

This report examines the role of Implementation Centers as a vehicle for speeding the use of solar energy and energy conservation. It covers: (1) A study of previous building industry innovations; (2) A brief review of the diffusion of innovation literature, including several case studies; (3) Identification of the solar thermal application process and potential problems; and (4) Design of Regional Implementation Centers.

• Research Organization: Environmental Future, Inc., Pasadena, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6616128
• Report Number(s): PB-279612
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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INFORMATION CENTERS
SOLAR ENERGY
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ENERGY SOURCES
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
140901* - Solar Thermal Utilization- Space Heating & Cooling
320101 - Energy Conservation
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