The Alabama Commission on Higher Education spent 3 years compiling and analyzing information on the consumption and costs of energy and other kinds of utilities by Alabama public colleges and universities. Usage and cost information is taken from each institution's quarterly utilities report. It is noted that interinstitutional comparisons can be…

Background papers are supplied that outline the energy education needs for New Jersey schools and show the dimensions of the energy crisis in terms of the availability of fuel sources. A curriculum model for Introduction to Energy and Energy Conservation is supplied with background information written for all teachers from kindergarten through…

This guide is intended to assist the teacher in exploring energy issues and the technology of solar energy conversion and associated technologies. Sections of the guide include: (1) Rationale; (2) Technology Overview; (3) Sun Day Suggestions for School; (4) Backyard Solar Water Heater; (5) Solar Tea; (6) Biogas; (7) Solar Cells; (8) Economics; (9)…

A survey was initiated at the request of the U.S. Office of Education and the Energy Task Force to: (1) measure the increase in energy expenditures since the OPEC oil embargo of 1973-74; (2) assess changes in energy consumption over a two-year period; and (3) examine some of the specific conservation practices of higher education institutions.…

Describes several successful attempts to utilize solar energy for heating and providing electrical energy for homes. Indicates that more research and development are needed, especially in the area of large scale usage. (SLH)

In this paper, author discussed a new Congressional gift to our oil companies - the credit of foreign income taxes paid against U. S. taxes due. (Author/RK)

The energy crunch is being felt by everyone--at home, at work, and in the pocketbook. Schools, like others, are sharing in the efforts to conserve energy; thermostats are being turned down and lights are being turned off. Always in the vanguard of patriotism, schools throughout the country are among the first to initiate cutbacks in fuel and…

Summarizes findings of an experimental research program to provide a controlled and documented evaluation of the effectiveness of proprietary combustion-type fuel-oil additives and pure compounds for reducing air pollutant emissions and for increasing boiler efficiency. (Author/MLF)

A high school/elementary school complex in Grand Marais, Minnesota, switched from an oil burning unit as the source of steam heat to a new plant using waste wood products. This provides the school with a locally produced heat source. (Author/MLF)

An inexpensive meter is used to measure the amount of steam used to heat more than 80 Michigan State University buildings. (MLF)

Using double-glazed windows produced dramatic reductions in heat loss at Bigfork School in Minnesota, for a total heating cost savings of over 34 percent. (Author/MF)

Congested cities can be used to advantage in conserving energy. With present technology, solid wastes can be recycled and used in environmental-industrial parks to supply energy for cities. (PS)