Conservation and Efficient Use of Energy: Joint Hearings Before Certain Subcommittees of the Committees on Government Operations and Science and Astronautics, House of Representatives, Ninety-third Congress, First Session ... |
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Page 331 - For the purpose of assuring an abundant supply of electric energy throughout the United States with the greatest possible economy and with regard to the proper utilization and conservation of natural resources...
Page 332 - ... secure and keep current information regarding the ownership, operation, management, and control of all facilities for such generation, transmission, distribution, and sale ; the capacity and output thereof and the relationship between the two; the cost of generation, transmission, and distribution ; the rates, charges, and contracts in respect of the sale of electric energy and its service to residential, rural, commercial, and industrial consumers and other purchasers by private and public agencies...
Page 30 - Interior, who shall transmit and dispose of such power and energy in such manner as to encourage the most widespread use thereof at the lowest possible rates to consumers consistent with sound business principles, the rate schedules to become effective upon confirmation and approval by the Federal Power Commission.
Page 42 - The lessee shall agree (a) to drill and produce all wells necessary to offset or protect the leased land from drainage by wells on adjoining lands not the property of the lessor, or in lieu thereof...
Page 197 - The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized and directed to undertake such programs of research, studies, testing, and demonstration relating to the mission and programs of the Department as he determines to be necessary and appropriate.
Page 201 - ... that the Department of Commerce in cooperation with the Council on Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency develop a voluntary labeling program which would apply to energy-consuming home appliances. (b) The goal of this program is to encourage manufacturers to provide consumers, at the point of sale, with information on the energy consumption and energy efficiency of household appliances and equipment. Such information, presented in a uniform manner readily understandable...
Page 180 - ... home — and by even more for larger homes. It is estimated that the fuel savings which will result each year from the application of these new standards will, in an average climate, equal the cost of the additional insulation required. While the Federal Government can take some actions to conserve energy through such regulations, the consumer who seeks the most for his energy dollar in the marketplace is the one who can have the most profound influence. I...
Page 104 - Chairman and members of the committee, it is my pleasure to appear before you today to present the views of the Administration on HR-10, the proposed "National Development Investment Act".
Page 197 - In carrying out research and studies under this title, the Secretary shall utilize, to the fullest extent feasible, the available facilities of other departments, independent establishments, and agencies of the Federal Government, and shall consult with, and make recommendations to, such departments, independent establishments, and agencies with respect to such action as may be necessary and...
Page 43 - The lessee shall exercise reasonable diligence in drilling and producing the wells herein provided for; shall carry on all operations in accordance with approved methods and practices including those provided in the operating and conservation regulations for...