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Trends in household energy conservation attitudes and behaviors in the northwest: 1983-1987

The objective of this report is to present the results of a 1987 telephone survey on attitudes and behaviors toward energy conservation and to compare them with the results of similar surveys in 1983 and 1985. The surveys were conducted in the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) service area: Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Western Montana. Data collected during the surveys were analyzed by Pacific Northwest Laboratory to assist the BPA in its energy conservation program planning, design, and m… more

Date: June 1, 1988

Creator: Schultz, R. W. & Bailey, B. M.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Utility planning. Impact of alternate energies: consumer's side of the meter

Separate abstracts were prepared for 17 papers in this conference proceedings. (LEW)

Date: January 1, 1981

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Electric and gas utility marketing of residential energy conservation case studies

The objective of this research was to obtain information about utility conservation marketing techniques from companies actively engaged in performing residential conservation services. Many utilities currently are offering comprehensive services (audits, listing of contractors and lenders, post-installation inspection, advertising, and performing consumer research). Activities are reported for the following utilities: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation; Tampa Electric Company; Memphis Light, Gas… more

Date: May 1, 1980

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Energy conservation in rental housing: landlords' perceptions of problems and solutions

Rental housing owners have had little incentive to invest in energy conservation measures for their buildings. As the cost of energy continues to rise, market incentives increase. This research explores the decision processes and criteria of a purposive sample of landlords in four cities: Boston, Chicago, Denver, and San Francisco. The report outlines landlords' reasons for investing or not investing in energy conservation measures, the barriers they perceive to energy conservation, and their p… more

Date: March 1, 1982

Creator: Levine, A.; Raab, J.; Astrein, B.; Bernstein, S.; Piernot, C. & Strahs, S.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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US Department of Energy wind turbine candidate site program: the regulatory process

Sites selected in 1979 as tentative sites for installation of a demonstration MOD-2 turbine are emphasized. Selection as a candidate site in this program meant that the US Department of Energy (DOE) designated the site as eligible for a DOE-purchased and installed meteorological tower. The regulatory procedures involved in the siting and installation of these meteorological towers at the majority of the candidate sites are examined. An attempt is also made, in a preliminary fashion, to identify… more

Date: June 1, 1982

Creator: Greene, M.R. & York, K.R.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Reliability problems in power-generation systems

Some widely publicized incidents have called attention to the problems of reliability, safety, and dependability of power-generation systems, increasing public pressure for additional safety guarantees in power systems. The tendency has been to demand guarantees to zero-risk, an attitude which both augments and is augmented by the slow-growth ethic that has become familiar through the 1970s. It is the suggestion of this discussion paper that, regardless of the merits of different political posi… more

Date: January 1, 1980

Creator: Bryson, M.C. (ed.)

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Role of water in energy development

One consequence of the recently increasing emphasis on energy development is public concern about the adequacy of ancillary natural resources, particularly water. This concern accompanies other water-related issues such as droughts, decling water tables, and increasing urbanization. But as the relatively new user on the water scene, energy attracts a major share of public attention. The physical availabiltiy of water and the role of economics in water demand by energy are reviewed. Also describ… more

Date: January 1, 1982

Creator: Abbey, D.; Roach, F. & Brown, L.

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Historical Changes in Elderly Cohorts' Attitudes toward Mental Health Services

Older adults' attitudes toward mental health services have received little research attention. Overall, older adults are thought to hold relatively negative attitudes. In this study, Analysis 1 investigated historical shifts in attitudes toward mental health services among three independent samples of older adults, separated by 14-year and 9-year intervals (1977 sample, N = 90; 1991 sample, N = 101; 2000 sample, N = 99). Analysis 2 compared two samples of older and younger adults, each separate… more

Date: August 2001

Creator: Currin, James B.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Environmental boundaries to energy development

Public concern about the environment, health and safety consequences of energy technology has been growing steadily for more than two decades in the United States. This concern forms an important boundary condition as the United States seeks to develop a new National Energy Strategy. Furthermore, the international aspects of the energy/environment interface such as acid rain global climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion are very prominent in US thinking. In fact, the energy systems of… more

Date: January 1, 1989

Creator: Trivelpiece, A.W.

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Organizational cultural survey of the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center

At the request of the Department of Energy, an Organizational Survey (OS) was administered at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC). The OS measured employees' opinions on subjects such as organizational culture, communication, commitment, group cohesion, coordination, safety, environmental issues, and job satisfaction. The result of this work was a quantitative measure of the notion of culture at the SLAC site. This report presents these results and discusses their interpretation.

Date: November 1, 1991

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Emergence of collective action and environmental networking in relation to radioactive waste management

This paper explores the relationship between the national environmental movement and nuclear technology in relation to a local emergent group. The historical development of nuclear technology in this conutry has followed a path leading to continued fear and mistrust of waste management by a portion of the population. At the forefront of opposition to nuclear technology are people and groups endorsing environmental values. Because of the antinuclear attitudes of environmentalists and the value o… more

Date: January 1, 1985

Creator: Williams, R.G. & Payne, B.A.

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Energy Edge, Post-Occupancy Evaluation Project: The Eastgate Corporate Center Bellevue, Washington

The Workspace Satisfaction Survey measures occupant satisfaction with the thermal, lighting, acoustical, and air quality aspects of the work environment. In addition to ratings of these ambient environmental features, occupants also rate their satisfaction with a number of functional and aesthetic features of the office environment as well as their satisfaction with specific kinds of workspaces (e.g. computer rooms, the lobby, employee lounge, etc.) Each section on ambient conditions includes q… more

Date: June 1, 1990

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Results of the 2004 Knowledge and Opinions Surveys for the Baseline Knowledge Assessment of the U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen Program

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Program focuses on overcoming critical barriers to the widespread use of hydrogen fuel cell technology. The transition to a new, hydrogen-based energy economy requires an educated human infrastructure. With this in mind, the DOE Hydrogen Program conducted statistical surveys to measure and establish baselines for understanding and awareness about hydrogen, fuel cells, and a hydrogen economy. The baseline data will serve as a reference in designing an… more

Date: April 1, 2006

Creator: Schmoyer, Richard L; Truett, Lorena Faith & Cooper, Christy

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Understanding Modern Magnets through Conformal Mapping

When I had to choose, within some narrow range, the topic of this paper, I received great help from a colleague in Berkeley and from Prof. Little when it was suggested that I should pick among the possible subjects of my talk the subject that Prof. Bloch would have enjoyed most. Since Prof. Bloch would prefer a scalpel over a sword every time, I hope and think that most people will approve my choice. When one intends to talk about a subject that is as old as conformal mapping and one does not w… more

Date: October 27, 1989

Creator: Halbach, K.

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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A quantitative study of a physics-first pilot program

Hundreds of high schools around the United States have inverted the traditional core sequence of high school science courses, putting physics first, followed by chemistry, and then biology. A quarter-century of theory, opinion, and anecdote are available, but the literature lacks empirical evidence of the effects of the program. The current study was designed to investigate the effects of the program on science achievement gain, growth in attitude toward science, and growth in understanding of … more

Date: September 1, 2008

Creator: Pasero, Spencer Lee

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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2006 XSD Scientific Software User Survey.

In preparation for the 2006 XSD Scientific Software workshop, our committee sent a survey on June 16 to 100 users in the APS user community. This report contains the survey and the responses we received. The responses are presented in the order received.

Date: January 22, 2007

Creator: Jemian, P. R.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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The National Teacher Enhancement Program (K-8) coordinated by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Teachers need help, not harassment. So do the establishments in which teachers practice their profession. Community resources must be marshalled to provide help to local schools and teachers. In 1990 the National Science Foundation (NSF) established a unique educational activity named the National Teacher Enhancement Program (NTEP). NSF took advantage of the Department of Energy (DOE) sponsored educational programs and resources at several large DOE contractor labs that had had prior experience… more

Date: January 1, 1991

Creator: Richmond, C.R.

Item Type: Article

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Obstacles and opportunities in the commercialization of the solid-state-electronic fluorescent-lighting ballast

The Solid State Ballast (SSB) Program, aimed at improving the efficiency of fluorescent lights, is described. The first generation of solid state electronic ballasts has been developed and the technology has been transferred to the private sector. This report examines the opportunities for rapid dissemination of this technology into the marketplace. It includes a description of product characteristics and their influence on the commercialization of the SSB, a description of the technology deliv… more

Date: October 1, 1981

Creator: Johnson, D. R.; Marcus, A. A.; Campbell, R. S.; Sommers, P.; Skumatz, L.; Berk, B. et al.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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The attitudes of science policy, environmental, and utility leaders on US energy issues and fusion

One example of basic and applied research at LLNL that has produced major, highly visible scientific and engineering advances has been the research related to controlled fusion energy. Continuing experimentation at LLNL and elsewhere is likely to demonstrate that fusion is a viable, inexhaustible alternative source of energy. Having conducted major fusion energy experiments for over 30 years at LLNL, it scientists and engineers recognized the enormous challenges that lay ahead in this important… more

Date: November 1, 1986

Creator: Miller, J. D.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Building and occupant characteristics as determinants of residential energy consumption

The major goals of the research are to gain insight into the probable effects of building energy performance standards on energy consumption; to obtain observations of actual residential energy consumption that could affirm or disaffirm comsumption estimates of the DOE 2.0A simulation model; and to investigate home owner's conservation investments and home purchase decisions. The first chapter covers the investigation of determinants of household energy consumption. The presentation begins with… more

Date: October 1, 1981

Creator: Nieves, L. A. & Nieves, A. L.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Market factors feedback system of the pilot program of the Energy Extension Service

The market factors feedback system of the pilot program of the Energy Extension Service are described. The description contains the plans of the 10 pilot EES states and the DOE for operating the system between December 1977 and March 1979. Chapter one contains the planned scope of the market factors feedback system during the pilot program: the target audiences, program services, likely topics of market factors feedback, and energy decision makers. Chapter two presents how the market factors fe… more

Date: April 1, 1978

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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An organizational survey of the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center

At the request of the Department of Energy, an Organizational Survey (OS) was administered at the Stanford Accelerator Center (SLAC). The OS measured employees' opinions on subjects such as organizational culture, communication, commitment, group cohesion, coordination, safety, environmental issues, and job satisfaction. The result of this work was a quantitative measure of the notion of culture at the SLAC site. This report presents these results and discusses their interpretation.

Date: November 1, 1991

Creator: Shurberg, D.A. & Haber, S.B.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Evaluation of a marketing program designed to increase consumer consideration of energy-efficient products in Denver, Colorado

A demonstration marketing program to sensitize Denver homeowners to incorporate the energy cost of ownership orientation in their decision process regarding purchase of energy-efficient products is described. Personal interviews with Denver homeowners were conducted. A first survey established a baseline for consumer awareness and acceptance of energy conservation and conservation-related products and provided information which could be utilized in developing marketing strategies related to ene… more

Date: August 1, 1978

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Self-start manual for direct use applications of geothermal resources

The process essential to resource assessment and acquisition, candidate application screening, community needs assessment, community acceptance testing, market assessment, regulation, environmental repoting and permitting, siting, technology status, and financing options are presented.

Date: July 1, 1978

Creator: Christiansen, C.C.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department