U.S. Energy Conservation Could Benefit from Experiences of Other Countries

The International Energy Agency (IEA) was formed by the United States and other industrial nations in response to uncertainties over availability of oil and oil prices. The President's energy program emphasizes the reduction of demand through conservation, but the United States has lagged behind other members of IEA in adopting conservation measures. The conservation policies and practices of four European countries--United Kingdom, West Germany, Sweden, and Denmark--were examined to develop information on effective measures applicable to U.S. efforts.