Solar Energy: The Federal Program and Congressional Interest (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Feb. 16, 1984 |
| Report Number |
IB83027 |
| Authors |
J. Glen Moore, Science Policy Research Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
Following the oil embargo of 1973-74, the federal government began anaggressive solar energy development program which grew steadily through theCarter Administration to become an important component of the federal energyeffort. Under the Reagan Administration, however, an energy policy has beenintroduced which places greater reliance on private enterprise for energydevelopment. As a result, federal solar R&D has been sharply reduced, andfederal support for solar demonstrations and commercialization activities isbeing phased out. At issue is the effect that the pace and timing of thereduction in the federal solar program will have on solar development andcommercialization efforts in this country.
