Abstract
In 1974, approximately 23 percent (256.5 trillion Btu's) of Missouri energy was consumed in the residential sector. In 1980, this figure is projected to be 246.6 trillion Btu's (21 percent) (ref. 1). The reduction reflects already implemented conservation activities and the increased use of electric heating at higher end point efficiency. Estimates suggest that energy savings of nearly 50 percent could be achieved in this sector, primarily by upgrading the thermal efficiency of building structures and changing user behavior patterns. This given potential, the reduction of energy consumption in this sector has become a major target of the Missouri Energy Conservation Plan.
Recommended Citation
Whittier, Jack; Jurkiewicz, Bill; and Fisher, Weston, "Energy Conservation in Buildings -- The Missouri Plan" (1977). UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy. 322, pp. 530-545.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/umr-mec/322
Meeting Name
4th Annual UMR-DNR Conference on Energy (1977: Oct. 11-13, Rolla, MO)
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Session
Energy Usage In Building Systems II
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1977 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
13 Oct 1977
Included in
Civil and Environmental Engineering Commons, Energy Policy Commons, Environmental Policy Commons
