Energy Extension Service Act of 1975. Hearings before the Subcommittee on Energy Research, Development and Demonstration of the Committee on Science and Technology, U. S. House of Representatives, Ninety-Fourth Congress, Second Session on H. R. 11091, March 23, 25, 30; April 1, 1976

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Rep. Ray Thornton, who chaired the series of hearings on this subject, points out the potential benefits of a strong outreach program to encourage the wise and careful use of energy resources. He cites an ERDA study that identified 41.9 percent of the Nation's energy consumption as being in sectors that could be reached by an energy extension service (EES); the study identified such sectors as industrial and commercial establishments, State and local governments, other small establishments such as hospitals, schools, and churches, and rental and owner-occupied residences. Also, it was established that existing national, local, and university programs for reaching these sectors were not effective--thus the real purpose of the subject hearings. Mr. Thornton quoted $30 to $40 million annually as the probable cost of implementing an EES, but then proceeds to show the far greater potential benefits from such a venture. There are statements from 22 Federal, State, city, institutional, and university officials. Appendix I is the memorandum of understanding between FEA and ERDA, April 30, 1976. Appendix II is FEA's State energy conservation plan and feasibility guidelines, Federal Register, June 16, 1976. Appendix III contains five items of ''additional material for the record'', including the FEA Project Conserve questionnaire. Appendix IV contains 33 ''additional statements for the record'', mostly governors or state energy officials. It might be noted that Frank Zarb and Roger Sant, Administrator and Deputy Administrator, resp., of FEA, opposed the EES, feeling it would duplicate programs already in effect or planned at FEA. (LMT)

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