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EMD-79-32 1 (1979-03-08)

handle is hein.gao/gaobaayto0001 and id is 1 raw text is: UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 MARCH 8, 1979 ENERGY ANH MINERUAS DIVISION B-178205 The Honorable James R. Schlesinger The Secretary of Energy 108787 Dear Mr. Secretary: As part of our continuing review of Government energy conservation programs, we evaluated the Department of Energy's (DOE's) activities to develop mandatory lighting and thermal efficiency standards for Federal buildings. Such standards are to be developed by DOE as part of the 10-year plan for energy conservation in Federal buildings called for in section 381 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) (Public Law 94-163). We found that mandatory lighting and thermal efficiency standards have not been established. We have concluded that DOE needs to promptly address certain issues concern- ing the establishment of such standards before an aggres- sive energy conservation program for Federal buildings can be pursued. These matters are discussed below. LIGHTING AND THERMAL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS NOT PROMULGATED EPCA required the President to develop and implement a 10-year plan for energy conservation with respect to build- ings owned or leased by the Federal Government. The 10-year plan was to include mandatory lighting efficiency standards and mandatory thermal efficiency standards and insulation requirements. 1/ As of January 31, 1979, these requirements had not been fulfilled; and given the situation discussed below, it is unclear when, or if these requirements will be met. 1/Energy efficiency refers to the ratio of the useful output of a product or system to the energy consumed by such product or system. EMD-79-32 . / ' .... (00333)

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