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Public policy for solar heating and coolingRecent analyses indicated that solar heating and cooling systems for residential buildings are nearly economically competitive with conventional fossil fuel or electric systems, the former having higher initial cost but a lower operating cost than the latter. The paper examines obstacles to the widespread acceptance and use of solar space conditioning systems and explores some general policies which could help to overcome them. The discussion covers such institutional barriers limiting the adoption of solar technologies as existing building codes, financing constraints, and organizational structure of the building industry. The potential impact of financial incentives is analyzed. It is noted that a tax incentive of 25% could speed the use of solar energy by 7 to 8 years and produce an 8% reduction in fossil fuel use by 1990. A preliminary incentive package which could be helpful in promoting solar energy both at federal and state levels is proposed, and the necessary incentive level is analysed.
Document ID
19760064742
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Hirshberg, A. S.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif.; Environmental Future, Inc. United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Volume: 32
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
76A47708
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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