Energy-conservation standards loom for buildings and industrial processes

Journal Article · Mon Apr 04 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Energy Res. Rep.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7215224

A question and answer session was held with two representatives of ERDA on the implications of mandated conservation in building codes and industrial processes. They indicated that utility commissions should take a longer view than interruptible service, which is costly to the industrial plants. The possibility of mandated conservation goals for industry is expected to be dependent on industry's response to the voluntary program and the availability of fuels. Early results of a coil-coating process proposed in the model building code have demonstrated a lower first cost than standard construction. Industrial conservation programs, based on innovative technology, have a high energy saving goal of 50 percent of the energy now consumed before the end of the century. They stressed that more education of the financial community is underway, although individual banks have taken the initiative. More conservation effects are possible when the economy is healthy and plants are running on regular schedules. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 7215224
• Journal Information: Energy Res. Rep.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Res. Rep.; (United States) Vol. 3:7; ISSN ERRED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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& Utilization-- Buildings
320303 -- Energy Conservation
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& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Equipment & Processes
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CONSTRUCTION
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DESIGN
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
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ENERGY POLICY
EQUIPMENT
FINANCING
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
INVESTMENT
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
STANDARDS
US ERDA
US ORGANIZATIONS