Rules and persuasion to save energy: a description of the French connection

Journal Article · Mon Feb 07 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Energy Res. Rep.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7313481

Mr. Syrota discusses the results of France's energy program to save 45 million tons of oil equivalent in 1985 without slowing economic growth or causing undue discomfort. A combination of persuasion and tax incentives will be used to encourage lower consumption. Industry requires stronger regulations, tax incentives (such as taxes on heavy oils), and advertising restrictions. France's per capita energy consumption in 1973 was already the lowest of the industrialized nations. Success of the program's first two years is credited to the efforts of individuals, but now new policy initiatives must be made to encourage investment in energy conservation as opposed to energy production. Reduced imports because of conservation will achieve the same balance of payments advantage as increased exports. Demonstration projects will promote waste heat recovery as a significant area for energy savings. Residential efforts include lowering thermostats, improving insulation and temperature control, and encouraging heat pumps and the use of waste heat. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 7313481
• Journal Information: Energy Res. Rep.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Res. Rep.; (United States) Vol. 3:3; 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
320000 -- Energy Conservation
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
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FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
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HOUSES
INDUSTRY
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RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
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STANDARDS
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