Analysis Of The National Energy Plan PDF Download

The plan is treated by end-use sectors, except for utilities and fuel prices which are presented as separate topics. First, the specific strategies and policies contained in the April 20, 1977, White House Fact Sheet and the April 29, 1977, publication entitled, The National Energy Plan (NEP) are itemized. Next, a further explanation of several of the policies is provided based on information in HR 8631, The National Energy Act. Finally, an analysis of some of the implications of the NEP is performed. The analysis is oriented to aspects of the NEP that are pertinent to ERDA's conservation programs. After an overview, the topics are treated in the following order: industry; utilities; residences; buildings; transportation; and energy prices and availability.