EPRI 76: research emphasis. [Electric Power Research Institute]

Journal Article · Sun Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1976 · EPRI J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7364597

Three fundamental premises establish the scope and emphasis of the research at EPRI: (1) electric utilities must continue to expand production capacity for many decades to match the nation's requirements; (2) electricity generation, at least for the balance of this century, must rely heavily on both coal and nuclear fuels; and (3) efficiencies must be improved throughout the sequence of electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and use so as to conserve the industry's and the nation's natural and capital resources. Four technical divisions, a five-year plan, six major research areas, and twenty-four programs are the organizational parameters within which EPRI's planning is conducted. The 1976 program with budgetary delineations is presented for the four divisions: Fossil Fuel and Advanced Systems; Nuclear Power; Transmission and Distribution; and Energy Systems, Environment, and Conservation. A more technical description of the programs of each division by the division directors follows the general summary. (MCW)

• OSTI ID: 7364597
• Journal Information: EPRI J.; (United States), Journal Name: EPRI J.; (United States) Vol. 1:1; ISSN EPRJD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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