This paper defines renewable energy and outlines possible sources of this energy. Supplies, and ethics are considered. The position of renewable energy sources in the energy policy of Great Britain are discussed. (CW)

Phase 1 of this report summarizes a simulated approach to analysis of energy consumption in five selected Alberta schools. Phase 2, the greater part of the report, deals with the selection of cost-effective modifications in two schools representative of the greatest range of schools presently in the system. In each of the schools, the energy…

In presenting the basics of solar heating and hot water systems, this publication is organized from the general to the specific. It begins by presenting functional and operational descriptions of solar heating and domestic hot water systems, outlining the basic concepts and terminology. This is followed by a description of solar energy utilization…

This publication is a study of the dynamic performance of a 5-ton air-to-air heat pump in a residence in Washington, D.C. The effect of part-load operation on the heat pump's cooling and heating coefficients of performance was determined. Discrepancies between measured performance and manufacturer-supplied performance data were found when the unit…

This document reports on the Iowa Department of Public Instruction plan to integrate energy education into elementary and secondary programs. This plan includes the development of energy conservation activity packets. The packets contain a variety of interdisciplinary activities, accompanying worksheets, visuals, and annotated children and teacher…

In this, the second in a series of reports, a study of school and home energy consumption in New York was undertaken to determine if schools would save energy by closing for an extended period during cold weather; if more energy is used in homes when schools are closed than when schools are in session; and, if energy savings by schools during a…

This manual was developed to provide assistance to public officials first considering energy conservation in existing public buildings. The manual focuses on management decisions which must be made in implementing energy conservation programs for existing buildings. It provides assistance in developing a plan of attack, establishing schedules,…

In March 1977, a project was begun by the Executive Office of the President to seek out comments and recommendations from the public for a comprehensive national energy plan. Three simultaneous approaches were used: (1) ten regional town meetings were conducted; (2) Twenty-one small conferences were held at the White House; and (3) a public notice…

The Building Energy Data Group at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, California, compiles measured energy data on retrofitted buildings and new buildings designed to be energy-efficient. Currently in the database are data from 89 elementary schools, 31 secondary schools, and 14 colleges. (MLF)

Used family life cycle as the basis for assessing public reaction to alternative energy-conservation measures in a sample of 367 adults. Results showed most respondents preferred some sort of energy conservation policy. Young marrieds were most concerned with conservation; middle-aged adults were least willing to adopt energy conservation…

Findings are presented from a 2-year experiment exploring ways to reduce energy costs and improve the learning environment in Florida's 25,000 portable classrooms. Improvements were made in two highly instrumented portable classrooms in the following areas: installation of a T8 lighting system with electronic ballasts; a high efficiency heat pump…

Explores the effects on one of President Jimmy Carter's major opinion-shaping efforts on individuals' beliefs about the energy crisis. Concludes that his "Energy Week" may have caused people to take the crisis more seriously, but did not change their attitudes about energy matters. (FL)

Reported are preservice elementary teachers' (N=204) responses to 19 items considered as significant predictors of their energy conservation attitudes. Among the results are findings that 75 percent of the sample believes America's strength as a world leader depends on its ability to use energy wisely and a willingness to conserve energy. (JN)

This study assessed the current state of energy knowledge among students in grades 4, 7, and 10-12 in order to identify areas in which future instruction would be most beneficial. Sex differences were also investigated. (MNS)

A 64-item questionnaire was used to determine college students' (N=1,515) attitudes/knowledge on energy issues. Comparisons were made between classroom (nonvolunteers) and library (volunteers) participants on opinions regarding energy situation, attitudes regarding energy future, energy-related knowledge questions, and attitude/knowledge change…