International Electric Research Exchange
A new spirit of cooperation among industrial nations facing energy problems can lead to valuable sharing of technical information through the International Electric Research Exchange (IERE). Since its founding in 1969 the IERE has enabled member nations to avoid costly and time-consuming duplications of research on common problems. Common concerns include environmental protection, energy conservation, economics and financing, power plant siting, nuclear energy, and power demand. Conference speakers from member nations pointed out that, since the 1973 oil embargo, the growth of industrial electricity demand has declined, although domestic consumption growth remains high. Multiple government and international efforts to cope with energy and economic changes have been instigated. A long-range shift from oil dependence to natural sources (e.g., hydroelectric and solar) is necessary, but interest declined when new oil and gas fields were located. Emphasis at future IERE conferences will minimize technical reports and concentrate on broad trends and policies in research and development. Titles and authors of the 15 conference papers of the 8th IERE conference are listed. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 7332908
- Journal Information:
- EPRI J.; (United States), Journal Name: EPRI J.; (United States) Vol. 1:10; ISSN EPRJD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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