States may need aid to obtain aid for energy-conservation programs

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Energy Res. Rep.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7269641

The $50 million in aid for states' energy conservation, authorized by Congress in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (PL94-163), would more than fill the gap left by shrinkage of other Federal programs. But much of the $50 million will be difficult to get, even for states like Pennsylvania which has an energetic conservation program. To qualify for aid, governors must fight difficult political battles on state and local levels. The priorities that Congress imposes as funding criteria are mandatory lighting-efficiency standards for public buildings; programs to promote carpooling and public transport; legalization of right turns at red lights; establishment of energy efficiency as a governing consideration in the procurement procedures of states and their political subdivisions; and mandatory thermal-efficiency standards and insulation requirements for new and renovated buildings. Guidelines for meeting those criteria were recently promulgated by the Federal Energy Administration, but FEA has not yet published critical data projections and measurement methodologies. (MCW)

• OSTI ID: 7269641
• Journal Information: Energy Res. Rep.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Res. Rep.; (United States) Vol. 2:7; ISSN ERRED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290200 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Economics & Sociology
291000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Conservation
BUDGETS
CENTRAL REGION
ECONOMICS
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY POLICY
EQUIPMENT
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
LEGISLATION
LIGHTING SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT
NORTH AMERICA
PENNSYLVANIA
STANDARDS
THERMAL INSULATION
USA