New England Energy Congress: a blueprint for energy action

The severity of New England's energy problem is first noted. The Energy Congress was launched to provide aid in reducing the region's dependence on foreign oil and its cost disadvantages compared to the rest of the country. The work of the Congress is summarized. Recommendations addressing...

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Published: 2020
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USA
Online Access:http://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/5685222
https://www.osti.gov/biblio/5685222
https://doi.org/10.2172/5685222
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Summary:The severity of New England's energy problem is first noted. The Energy Congress was launched to provide aid in reducing the region's dependence on foreign oil and its cost disadvantages compared to the rest of the country. The work of the Congress is summarized. Recommendations addressing the demand side of the energy equation are presented and then an analysis and recommendations addressing supply options follow. Extensive information from the New England Energy Supply Committee; Joint Committee on Alternatives; Economic Development Through Alternate Sources of Energy Committee; New England Energy Demand Committee; Conservation/Demand Transportation Committee Report; Energy Conservation Committee; Residential Energy Package; Regulatory and Institutional Processes Committee; and Energy Economics and Financing Committee is given.