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EMD-78-35 1 (1978-02-22)

handle is hein.gao/gaobaawrf0001 and id is 1 raw text is: DOCUMENT RESMR 05068 - (BO5454611 Better Planning Needed To Deal with Shifting Regional Energy Demand. NED-78-35; B-1782nS. FebrurAry 12, '178. 2f pp. + 2 appendices (2 pp.). Report t^ Secretary, Department of Energy; by Monte Canfield, Jr., Dire,-tor, Energy and Rinerals Div. Issue Ar(a: Energy (1600). Contact: Energy and Minarals Div. Budget Function: Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy: Energy (305). Congressional Relevance: House Commi.ttee on S:ience and Technology; Senate Commite( on Energy and Natural Resources. Since 1970 there has been a distinct movement of people and economic activity from the northeast and north-central regions to the southeast and sou.hwest-- ometimes referred to as the Sunbelt--and to the Rocky r ,ntain area. Such population and industry shifts alter the energy requireserts cf the regio-is aftected. Findings/Conclusions: To be dealt with effectivel , the energy implications asseciate4 with disparate regional growth require detailed analysis. The nature and magnitude of related energy problems can be defined, and the Fotential significance of energy-saving strategies can be assessd. However, the Federal, State, and p:ivate sectors have no*' fully assessed the energy implications of regional popula&ivi and industry shifts. Coordinated efforts are rejuired by the three sectors to: develop State-level forecasts of energy consunption which accurately reflect the differences in regional and State qrowth patterns, analyze the energy implications of population shifts and develop plans and strategies for managing affected areas, and implement plans for dealing with energy implications in existing and future prograls. Recommendations: The Secretary of Energy should: identify and continuously assess the nature and extent of na.ional and regional energy implications of population and economic shifts- cons.ider the energy i'plications in carrylnq out existing and future programs designed to assist States in dealing with their energy problems; and revamp petroleum allocation procedures to give timely consideration to shi~tinq energy demand to ensure that, during severe energy shortages, all regions and States receive an equitable share of available supplies. He should also encourage each StatL to take the initiative to: assess the energy iamplicaticns of population and industry shifts, monitor the expansion of the energy distribution system within each State, and implement effective mechanisms for encouraging the use of conservation methods. (ERS)

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