Federal residential energy conservation programs: an analysis. [With engineering-economic model]

Journal Article · · Energy (Stamford, Conn.); (United States)

OSTI ID:7279066

Hirst, E; Carney, J

An engineering-economic model, when used to determine the impacts of three Federal programs on residential fuel consumption, indicates that most conservation efforts can save both energy and money without requiring any significant change in lifestyle. The model analyzes eight end uses of four different fuels in three types of housing as a result of (1) appliance efficiency targets set by the Federal Energy Administration, (2) thermal standards for new housing construction set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, (3) financial assistance and demonstration of retrofitting in one-family units by these two agencies, and (4) a combination of all three programs. Results of the model, developed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, are summarized in several tables. The net effect of all three programs is shown to reduce energy growth through improved building and equipment efficiency without changing behavior and while allowing increased comfort in thermostat settings. Appliance efficiency offers the greatest opportunity for saving because of the short life span involved. A continuation of the program beyond 1980 is seen to offer even further benefits through the year 2000. 14 refs. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
• OSTI ID: 7279066
• Journal Information: Energy (Stamford, Conn.); (United States), Journal Name: Energy (Stamford, Conn.); (United States) Vol. 2:3; ISSN ENGYD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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BUILDINGS
CHARGES
CONSTRUCTION
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ECONOMIC IMPACT
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY MODELS
ENERGY POLICY
FORECASTING
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
HEATING
HOUSES
INCOME
RESIDENTIAL SECTOR
RETROFITTING
SOCIAL IMPACT
SPACE HEATING
STANDARDS
THERMAL INSULATION