Vocational education should be an instrumental force in training workers for the demands of energy conservation measures and the use of new sources of energy. (SK)

Discusses a study to determine how past and future consumers of household energy-saving features perceive Extension as a source of energy information. Results indicate that they should continue to view Extension as a leading source of energy information. (JOW)

The St. Charles, Illinois, Community School District 303 uses solar energy and has instituted an alternative energy demonstration center. (JM)

The Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School which is a Total Energy installation is used in this article to illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of Total Energy systems. (JC)

Eight steps for organizing an energy education event are outlined in this document. These steps include: (1) forming an organizing team; (2) assessing needs; (3) setting goals and objectives; (4) locating resources; (5) developing strategies; (6) implementing a plan; (7) evaluating a plan; and (8) planning for the future. The major focus in the…

Describes the duties assigned to the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974; also outlines the roles to be played by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Federal Energy Administration (FEA). (Author/EB)

The authors describe their involvement in the development of an industry-sponsored energy education program in Illinois. (Author)

This article defines some troublesome facts about the use of energy, organizes the major issues, reviews some alternative sources of energy, provides ideas for classroom use, and lists references and materials on the subject. (RC)

This article is a brief overview of the energy problems of today and of the future. Energy sources, factors contributing to fossil fuel shortage, energy conservation, energy demands and uses in the United States, and the advantages and disadvantages of alternative fuels are discussed. (TK)

Suggests that people's decisions to adopt energy-conserving processes and products is a specific instance of the decision to adopt an innovation. Discusses diffusion processes and factors influencing diffusion of networks. Indicates that the spread of energy-conserving household innovations proceeds primarily along social networks. (Author/MK)

Recounts highlights of a 1980 weekend course at Queens College Environmental Center (New York) focusing on lessons from history and other cultures in using overlooked resources to develop "Appropriate Technology." Practical and innovative energy alternatives discussed include solar energy, wind power, indoor hydroponic farming, shellfish…

To assist Florida school administrators in establishing comprehensive energy management programs in their school districts, this handbook presents a systematic, integrated approach. The first chapter outlines the steps that school districts must take to initiate an energy management program, including establishing a committee and a coordinator for…

Presents an explanation of what is known about the connections among consumer activities, the direct and indirect demands of these activities for energy and employment, and the consumer's options for energy conservation. A tax to be placed on energy and adjusted to wage levels is suggested. (Author/EB)

Shortcomings of the usual definition of energy efficiency are identified. Suggestions are general for better use of fossil fuels. Studies done by the American Physics Society (APS) are discussed and recommendations made for an improved definition of energy efficiency are described. (Author/EB)

This collection of energy lessons is assembled from teacher-written units. The collection is prefaced by background information on the issues associated with current energy problems. Each lesson contains a statement of objectives and a description of the activity. Additional information on variations and materials is provided where appropriate.…