Lists publications and demonstration projects about, and universities conducting research and educational programs related to, the use of solar energy. (MLF)

Summarizes findings of an experimental research program to provide a controlled and documented evaluation of the effectiveness of proprietary combustion-type fuel-oil additives and pure compounds for reducing air pollutant emissions and for increasing boiler efficiency. (Author/MLF)

Energy conservation can be achieved in schools. It can be profitable both in prolonging our sources of energy and in operating economy. (Author/MLF)

Describes past efforts to conserve energy in Topeka, Kansas, schools and advocates that all school capital improvements contain as many conservation components as financially possible. (MLF)

A facility completed in 1978 houses all of a central Kansas district's staff and students under one roof, blending conventional energy systems and utilities with solar energy. (Author/MLF)

Discusses the phasing approach used in the implementation of an energy conservation program for the Houston Independent School District. (Author/MLF)

The United States and Canada are the world's top energy consumers. New approaches to establish a conservation ethic include (1) applying wartime strategies to energy conservation, (2) telling public figures of the importance of conservation, (3) lobbying governments, and (4) using the common sense of our forebearers. (MLF)

Energy conservation efforts have often hermetically sealed buildings without concern for air quality. The Waterloo County Board of Education, Ontario, has installed indicators to test air quality and has installed a "clean room" for children with allergies. (MLF)

Principles of solar energy collectors are summarized. (MLF)

Alief Independent School District, Texas, has been successful in obtaining energy efficient designs for its new schools by developing energy goals prior to the selection of architects and engineers. Features of four projects designed to conserve energy are described. (Author/MLF)

Suggestions and caveats for consideration in engaging in the process of implementing energy conservation measures. (Author)

The analysis of a building from an energy conservation and passive solar potential has three aspects: building envelope, landscaping, and room utilization. Typical conservation and solar control modifications are listed. (Author/MLF)

Proper humidity will, in a large number of cases, save money for the user. This saving could show up directly because of reduced infiltration and lower thermostat settings. It could show up indirectly in reduced costs for maintenance and preservation and in increased productivity and decreased absenteeism. (Author)

The architect, as a trained, experienced professional, must galvanize others, persuading them of the ultimate importance of reducing energy consumption. The interview process, the actual contract, and writing of the program are phases during which the architect can begin to engender in the client a high priority valuation of energy. (Author/MLF)

Energy performance contractors provide services and equipment for administrators with innovative financing that requires no upfront costs to the clients. The range of tasks that facility managers must do to negotiate such contracts is, however, extensive. (MD)