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DOE ET 0062; Report; June 1978.
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Library's review
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President Carter, in his address at the Solar Energy Research Institute on Sun Day 1978, cited a recent study of solar energy potential conducted by the Council on Environment Quality. In this study, it was estimated that one- fourth of our energy demands could be met by solar energy by
In anticipation of this review, the Department of Energy (DOE) has prepared this document to present an overview of the current status and potential of solar energy, and to solicit comments on the broad range of issues which the public feels should be considered by the Solar Energy Policy Committee. In addition, this document describes various public, industrial, and government-funded studies and developments. Its primary emphasis is on programs and policies directly associated with the Department of Energy. While this document is not exhaustive, the DOE feels it can help provide a starting point for this Policy Review.
President Carter, in his address at the Solar Energy Research Institute on Sun Day 1978, cited a recent study of solar energy potential conducted by the Council on Environment Quality. In this study, it was estimated that one- fourth of our energy demands could be met by solar energy by
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the turn of the century and more than one-half by the year 2020. The President stated, ''we must continue to make progress toward these goals." In that same address, the President also ordered a Domestic Policy Review of solar energy for the purpose of developing "an overall solar strategy for speeding the use of solar technologies." This review is to be completed by September 1, 1978, and is the responsibility of a cabinet level Solar Energy Policy Committee chaired by Secretary Schlesinger of the Department of Energy. A series of regional forums is planned to respond to the need for broad national involvement in the Policy Review. Participation is being invited from a national cross section including the general public, Congressional members, representatives of state and local government, industry, labor utilities, and consumer and public interest groups.In anticipation of this review, the Department of Energy (DOE) has prepared this document to present an overview of the current status and potential of solar energy, and to solicit comments on the broad range of issues which the public feels should be considered by the Solar Energy Policy Committee. In addition, this document describes various public, industrial, and government-funded studies and developments. Its primary emphasis is on programs and policies directly associated with the Department of Energy. While this document is not exhaustive, the DOE feels it can help provide a starting point for this Policy Review.
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