Conservation: the centerpiece

Journal Article · Sun May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1977 · ASHRAE J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7088199

Sparks, W D

The Carter Administration's energy policy involves convincing people that conservation means giving up extravagance rather than comfort and that financial incentives to develop greater energy efficiency can produce savings that offset rising energy costs. The poliicy is geared to economics, with emphasis on encouraging voluntary cuts in consumption. Consumer choice will largely determine whether this will work or whether higher prices are needed as a deterrent. Changes in the country's growth pattern are needed before any real conservation can take place, particularly in the efficiency of new buildings. New Federal performance and building standards are being developed to concentrate first on the uninsulated housing that makes up one third of the nation's dwellings. Incentive proposals include utility participation in home insulation projects, automatic thermostats, modifications for furnaces, retrofit programs for improving appliances, and demonstrations of solar equipment. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Inst., Arlington, VA
• OSTI ID: 7088199
• Journal Information: ASHRAE J.; (United States), Journal Name: ASHRAE J.; (United States) Vol. 19:5; ISSN ASHRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EFFICIENCY
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SOURCES
EQUIPMENT
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FURNACES
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PUBLIC OPINION
PUBLIC RELATIONS
PUBLIC UTILITIES
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
SOLAR ENERGY
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