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Trends in energy consumption and attitudes toward the energy shortage: highlight report. Volume V

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7357730

This report is part of a series of studies dealing with general public behavior and attitudes towards energy conservation. Specifically, this study concentrates on energy consumption and attitudes toward the energy shortage. The following issues are considered: seriousness of the energy shortage; duration of the energy shortage; perceived severity of the shortage; real vs. contrived shortages; effect of shortages on the public; satisfaction with President Ford's energy measures; effort made to save energy; suspension of emission controls; and effect of energy shortages and resulting price increases on people's behavior, including use of electricity, use of cars influenced by shortages, use of cars influenced by price, leisure activities, and hobbies at home. (GRA)

Research Organization:
Opinion Research Corp., Princeton, N.J. (USA); Opinion Research Corp., North Harrison St., Princeton, NJ 08540
OSTI ID:
7357730
Report Number(s):
PB-244983; FEA/D-74/505
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English