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Comparative assessment of energy-economy interactions

This analysis is concerned with the impact of energy-policy measures on the level, growth, and structure of the US economy. In particular, the nature and magnitude of the causal relationship between variations in the prices of various energy forms and economic performance, as measured by real gross national product (GNP), is studied. The combined Brookhaven National Laboratory/Dale W. Jorgenson Associates (BNL/DHA) energy-economy model system is used to determine the economic effects of three e… more

Date: December 1, 1978

Creator: Goettle, R.J. IV; Hudson, E.A. & Lukachinski, J.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Refinery siting workbook: appendices C to O

Applicable laws and permits available for the selection and building of petroleum refineries are enclosed. A glossary of pertinent terms is also included. References related to the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Toxic Substance Control Act, and Wetlands and Coastal Zone are included. Permit information is also presented. (DC)

Date: July 1, 1980

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Energy conservation and energy decentralization: issues and prospects

Views are presented of the seemingly paradoxical nature and irrationality of the energy system and the decisions that determine its evolution. An economic approach to energy decisions, while widely espoused and generally believed to be the underpinning of our system, appears not to be functioning in very-important areas. The result is enormous waste of economic and intangible resources to produce energy that could be effectively replaced by energy conservation at low costs. This inefficiency in… more

Date: January 1, 1980

Creator: Levine, M. D. & Craig, P. P.

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Techniques for analyzing the impacts of certain electric-utility ratemaking and regulatory-policy concepts. Regulatory laws and policies. [State by state]

This report is a legal study prepared to provide a review of the substantive and procedural laws of each regulatory jurisdiction that may affect implementation of the PURPA standards, and to summarize the current state of consideration and implementation of policies and rate designs similar or identical to the PURPA standards by state regulatory agencies and nonregulated utilities. This report is divided into three sections. The first section, the Introduction, summarizes the standards promulga… more

Date: August 1, 1980

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Engineer as an expert witness in public hearings

The obligations and conduct of the engineer as a witness in a public hearing are discussed. (TFD)

Date: January 1, 1977

Creator: Hallett, W. J.

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Impacts of the national energy programme on solar economics

The National Energy Plan (NEP) sets as a goal the use of solar energy in two and a half million homes in 1985. A key provision of the NEP (as well as congressional alternatives) provides for the subsidization of solar equipment. The extent to which these subsidies (income tax credits) might offset the impact of continued energy-price control is examined. Regional prices and availability of conventional energy sources (oil, gas, and electricity) were compiled to obtain a current and consistent s… more

Date: January 1, 1978

Creator: Ben-David, S.; Noll, S.; Roach, F. & Schulze, W.

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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New York State energy-analytic information system: first-stage implementation

So that energy policy by state government may be formulated within the constraints imposed by policy determined at the national level - yet reflect the diverse interests of its citizens - large quantities of data and sophisticated analytic capabilities are required. This report presents the design of an energy-information/analytic system for New York State, the data for a base year, 1976, and projections of these data. At the county level, 1976 energy-supply demand data and electric generating … more

Date: September 1, 1979

Creator: Allentuck, J.; Carroll, O. & Fiore, L.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Energy in the '80s: decade of decision

This proceeding includes the six papers presented at the Public Awareness Symposium plus the WATTEC/Engineers' Week banquet address on nuclear power by Dr. Harold M. Agnew of General Atomic Co.; these presentations on the final day, February 22, concluded the 1980 WATTEC conference. A separate abstract was prepared for each paper and for the banquet address.

Date: June 1, 1980

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Techniques of analyzing the impacts of certain electric-utility ratemaking and regulatory-policy concepts. Bibliography

This bibliography provides documentation for use by state public utility commissions and major nonregulated utilities in evaluating the applicability of a wide range of electric utility rate design and regulatory concepts in light of certain regulatory objectives. Part I, Utility Regulatory Objectives, contains 2084 citations on conservation of energy and capital; efficient use of facilities and resources; and equitable rates to electricity consumers. Part II, Rate Design Concepts, contains 123… more

Date: August 1, 1980

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Alternative scenarios for Federal transportation policy. Volume I. Summary. First year final report

A summary is given of research evaluating the economic effects of existing and prospective federal policies governing intercity and international freight and passenger transportation enterprises in the economy of the United States. The analysis encompasses all modes of transportation, including rail, motor, water, air and intermodal coordinative institutions, and focuses upon the impact of alternative regulatory policies. However, other federal policies including subsidy, taxation, procurement,… more

Date: January 1, 1977

Creator: Friedlaender, A. & Simpson, R.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Study of the impacts of regulations affecting the acceptance of Integrated Community Energy Systems: public utility, energy facility siting and municipal franchising regulatory programs in the United States. Preliminary background report

This report is a summary of a series of preliminary reports describing the laws and regulatory programs of the United states and each of the 50 states affecting the siting and operation of energy generating facilities likely to be used in Integrated Community Energy Systems (ICES). A brief summary of public utility regulatory programs, energy facility siting programs, and municipal franchising authority is presented in this report to identify how such programs and authority may impact on the ab… more

Date: January 1, 1980

Creator: Feurer, D. A.; Weaver, C. L.; Gallagher, K. C.; Hejna, D. & Rielley, K. J.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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State policies and requirements for management of uranium mining and milling in New Mexico. Volume V. State policy needs for community impact assistance

The report contained in this volume describes a program for management of the community impacts resulting from the growth of uranium mining and milling in New Mexico. The report, submitted to Sandia Laboratories by the New Mexico Department of Energy and Minerals, is reproduced without modification. The state recommends that federal funding and assistance be provided to implement a growth management program comprised of these seven components: (1) an early warning system, (2) a community planni… more

Date: April 1, 1980

Creator: Vandevender, S.G.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978: Natural Gas Rate Design Study

First, the comments on May 3, 1979 Notice of Inquiry of DOE relating to the Gas Utility Rate Design Study Required by Section 306 of PURPA are presented. Then, comments on the following are included: (1) ICF Gas Utility Model, Gas Utility Model Data Outputs, Scenario Design; (2) Interim Model Development Report with Example Case Illustrations; (3) Interim Report on Simulation of Seven Rate Forms; (4) Methodology for Assessing the Impacts of Alternative Rate Designs on Industrial Energy Use; (5)… more

Date: May 1, 1980

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Seminar on building codes and standards

A seminar was conducted for state building code officials and state energy officials to discuss the following: status of the states regulatory activities for energy conservation standards for buildings; the development, administration, and enforcement processes for energy conservation standards affecting new construction; lighting and thermal standards for existing buildings; status of the development and implementation of the Title III Program, Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS); and… more

Date: January 1, 1980

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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ORNL long-range environmental and waste management plan

This report, the ORNL Long-Range Environmental and Waste Management Plan, is the annual update in a series begun in fiscal year 1985. Its primary purpose is to provide a thorough and systematic planning document to reflect the continuing process of site assessment, strategy development, and planning for the current and long-term control of environmental issues, waste management practices, and remedial action requirements. The document also provides an estimate of the resources required to imple… more

Date: September 1, 1989

Creator: Baldwin, J. S.; Bates, L. D.; Brown, C. H.; Easterday, C. A.; Hill, L. G.; Kendrick, C. M. et al.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Information Digest 1992 edition. Volume 4

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission Information Digest provides a summary of information about the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), NRC's regulatory responsibilities, the activities NRC licenses, and general information on domestic and worldwide nuclear energy. This digest is a compilation of nuclear- and NRC-related data and is designed to provide a quick reference to major facts about the agency and industry it regulates. In general, the data cover 1975 through 1991, with exceptions note… more

Date: March 1, 1992

Creator: Olive, K

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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R and D in the FY 1983 budget: impacts on the national laboratories

A report on the impact upon LBL of the policy changes and budget actions in Department of Energy programs since early 1981 is given, and some views are given on more general problems that appear to underlie the interaction between the federal government, which supports research, and the scientific community, which performs it. (WHK)

Date: June 1, 1982

Creator: Shirley, D.A.

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Examination of implementation strategies for the Building Energy Performance Standards

Since the passage of the Energy Conservation Standards for New Buildings Act, research has been concentrated in two distinct areas. The first area of research has involved developing the energy budget standards for different building types and climatic conditions, and refining computer programs which will be needed to evaluate the energy consumption of proposed building designs. The second major area of research has been related to developing plans for implementing these standards once they are… more

Date: March 1, 1980

Creator: Reilly, Lawrence J.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Refinery siting workbook: appendices A and B

The objective of this effort is to develop and provide basic refinery-related information for use by state and local government officials as a basis for establishing responsible refinery siting requirements and policies consistent with the federal clean air and water standards and socio-economic concerns. The report will be organized into two volumes. The main text comprises the basic topics of physical concerns, regulatory requirements, and permitting activities, while the second volume includ… more

Date: July 1, 1980

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Estimated increases in the cost of electricity under three acid-rain control bills

Several bills were introduced in the past two Congresses to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from electric power plants. The effects of these bills on electricity costs depend on features of the bills, on the mix of generating capacity owned by different electric utilities, on the technologies available for complying with the legislation, and on the time horizon used to calculate the costs. A system of computer software has been developed to make utility-specific estimates… more

Date: January 1, 1991

Creator: Hillsman, E .L. & Alvic, D. R.

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Potential of mediation for resolving environmental disputes related to energy facilities

This study assesses the potential of mediation as a tool for resolving disputes related to the environmental regulation of new energy facilities and identifies possible roles the Federal government might play in promoting the use of mediation. These disputes result when parties challenge an energy project on the basis of its potential environmental impacts. The paper reviews the basic theory of mediation, evaluates specific applications of mediation to recent environmental disputes, discusses t… more

Date: December 1, 1979

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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The Michigan regulatory incentives study for electric utilities

This is the final report of Phase I of the Michigan Regulatory Incentives Study for Electric Utilities, a three-phase review of Michigan's regulatory system and its effects on resource selection by electric utilities. The goal of Phase I is to identify and analyze financial incentive mechanisms that encourage selection of resources in accord with the principles of integrated resource planning (IRP) or least-cost planning (LCP). Subsequent study phases will involve further analysis of options an… more

Date: June 17, 1991

Creator: Reid, M.W. & Weaver, E.M. (Barakat and Chamberlin, Inc., Oakland, CA (United States))

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Linear-programming approach to county-level energy-scenario disaggregation

Many recent national and regional Energy Planning Studies utilize the scenario approach as a framework for R and D Assessment or policy analysis, with information detail at best to the census or Reliability Council Region level. Unfortunately, such scenarios are of limited utility to State Agencies, or to those interested in environmental-impact or resource-constraint questions. This paper describes an LP disaggregation procedure to translate regional energy scenarios to county-level detail, wi… more

Date: January 1, 1977

Creator: Meier, P.M.

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Statement on the Consolidated Fuel Reprocessing Program

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has chosen the following objectives for future reprocessing plant design: reduced radiation exposure to workers; minimal environmental impact; improved plant operation and maintenance; improved accountability; no plutonium diversion; and reduced overall capital and operating cost. These objectives lead to a plant with totally remote operation. The Breeder Reactor Engineering Test (BRET) has been designed to perform a key role in demonstrating advanced reprocessing … more

Date: January 1, 1984

Creator: Trauger, D.B.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department