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The Reagan Administrationâs 1987 budget request for federal energy conservation research and development proposed a 60% cut, on top of previous budget reductions totaling nearly 50% since 1980. The final cut imposed by Congress was 11%, to $152M. The U.S. already spends far less on conservation RD per unit of energy consumption than most industrialized countries. Further cuts, if implemented, would weaken our national security, cost U.S. consumers billions of dollars in excess energy costs each year -- even with lower oil prices -- and run counter to the administrationâs stated goal of reducing the national deficit. This paper explains the compelling economic and security reasons for maintaining federal energy conservation RD at least at current funding levels.

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Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Transactions, 1987, vol. 93, pt. 1, New York, NY

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Published: 1987 Number of Pages: 14File Size: 1 file , 1.5 MB Product Code(s): D-NY-87-07-5