Energy conservation and public policy 
[edited by John C. Sawhill].  
 - Englewood Cliffs, N.J.  Prentice-Hall  c1979.  
 - vii, 259 p.  ill.  20 cm. 
<br/><br/> At head of title: The American Assembly, Columbia University.   Background papers for the 55th American Assembly which met in Nov. 1978, Arden House, Harriman, N.Y.   Includes index.  
<br/><br/>Introduction / John C. Sawhill -- Energy and economic growth / William W. Hogan -- The characteristics of the demand for energy / Robert S. Pindyck -- Energy use and conservation in industrialized countries / Lee Schipper -- Energy conservation in the  transportation sector / Robert F. Hemphill -- Technological options for improving energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings / Maxine Savitz and Eric Hirst -- Technological options for improving energy efficiency in industry and agriculture / Robert O. Reid and Melvin H. Chiogioji -- Improving the efficiency of electricity generation and usage / Douglas Bauer and Alan S. Hirchberg -- Improving energy productivity through recovery and reuse of wastes / Christopher T. Hill and Charles M. Overby -- Short-term solar prospects / Denis A. Hayes -- Long-term research opportunities / John H. Gibbons -- The federal government's role in supporting state and local conservation programs / Robert A.F. Reisner -- Conclusion / Roger Sant and John C. Sawhill. 
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0132775581 (pbk.) 0132775662 9780132775588 (pbk.) 9780132775663 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Energy conservation--United States--Congresses.<br/>Energy policy--United States--Congresses.<br/>Conserva?c?ao de Energia,--Congresso,--Estados Unidos.<br/>Politica Energetica,--Congresso,--Estados Unidos.<br/>Energieerhaltung.<br/>Energiepolitik.<br/>Energievorrat.<br/>Recursos Energeticos,--Congresso,--Estados Unidos.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>USA.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TJ163.4.U6 HD9502.U52  / E477