The Memphis City School System was notified by Memphis Light, Gas, and Water that it was necessary to reduce its consumption of natural gas during the winter of 1975-76. A survey was developed and sent to 44 large public school systems to determine which methods of heating energy conservation were used most frequently and which methods were most…

The effect of rising fuel and utility costs is being measured by the reduction of educational programs. (MLF)

Energy reduction measures that achieve significant energy savings at little cost and negligible disruption of the academic environment concentrate on utilities and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment. (Author/MLF)

This publication contains the proceedings of the National Conference on Technology for Energy Conservation held in January 1978, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 112 papers included are organized under the following topics: (1) Legal Considerations; (2) Energy from Biomass; (3) Energy Conservation in Agriculture; (4) Status of Energy Conservation;…

The future of solar heated homes looks bright. The increase in availability of solar hardware and information along with tax credits point to an increase in both solar water and space heating. Solar systems can add to the value of a house. (BB)

Describes the tremendous management and maintenance pressure the energy shortage causes and offers some recommendations. (Author/MLF)

The purpose of this report is to present and prioritize the major environmental, safety, and social/institutional issues associated with the further development of Solar Total Energy Systems (STES). Solar total energy systems represent a specific application of the Federally-funded solar technologies. To provide a background for this analysis, the…

The study shows the regional cost per pupil and the percentage of net current expenditure figures for maintenance and operations for ten regions of the United States and six district size groupings. (Author/MLF)

This is one of a series of Resource Letters on different topics intended to guide college physicists, astronomers, and other scientists to some of the literature and other teaching aids that may help improve course contents in specified fields. (Author/CP)

Twenty-five home maintenance and improvement ideas to reduce utility bills are given. These practical ideas range from hot water heater cleaning and insulation to planting wind breaks. (MDR)

Despite continually rising costs of fuel and other utilities, the cost of maintenance and operations in public school districts is not rising as quickly as the general cost of education. A state-by-state cost comparison is included. (Author/MLF)

A compendium of energy ideas and concepts, primarily concerning natural gas and electricity, that have been implemented within the Columbus (Ohio) Public School system. (MLF)

Described are some of the better techniques for installing solar domestic hot water (DHW) systems. By using these guidelines, along with the manufacturer's manual, professional installation contractors and skilled homeowners should be able to install and fill a solar DHW system. Among the topics considered are system layouts, siting, mounting…

The University of Illinois' program of "Quick Fix, Refit, and Systems Convert" is described. Lists are given showing conservation measures already taken, under way, or under active consideration. (LBH)

This activity and record book is designed for unit 1 (ages 9-11) of the Nebraska 4-H Energy Project. In this project, members are required to: (1) use energy wisely by closing doors and turning off lights; (2) inspecting homes for energy use at least once; (3) judging the best use of lighting in a home; (4) sharing ideas about energy use in a…