Task Force on energy conservation: report to Governor Bob Straub

Technical Report · Mon Nov 24 04:00:00 EST 1975

OSTI ID:7294667

Oregon, the first state to develop a joint State/Federal Energy Conservation Program, is concentrating on reducing current demands on energy. Education of citizens to modify consumption habits, when combined with government efforts to reduce per capita energy demands, can have an immediate effect. Voluntary programs would involve commuters and employers; information on energy efficiency of automobiles, driving habits, and buildings; and state involvement in alternate energy source development and recycling. Participation by the educational, industrial, and agricultural sectors is urged. Legislation is proposed for financial support of programs to shift energy end use and establish conservation incentives. Policy recommendations include: enforcing the 55 mile speed limit; granting loans for winterizing homes; providing express traffic lanes for buses and carpools; building bicycle paths; and continuing the use of triple trailers. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Oregon State Task Force on Energy Conservation, Portland (USA); Oregon Task Force on Energy Conservation, Portland, OR
• OSTI ID: 7294667
• Report Number(s): NP-20681
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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