Economic Growth Through Energy Efficiency: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, Ninety-seventh Congress, First Session, on a Study Entitled "Building a Sustainable Future" by the Solar Energy Research Institute, May 20, 1981 |
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Page 43 - Repeat after me. I do solemnly swear that the testimony I am about to give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God.
Page 127 - ... protect the young athlete from the unscrupulous bosses of the boxing underworld. The measure which I've sponsored would also solve the problem of conflicting regulations among the various States, by working with the States to construct a harmonious set of regulations and licensing standards. Again, Mr. Chairman, I would like to express my appreciation for the opportunity to present my views on this important matter. For many years now, I have been firmly convinced that boxing needs a thorough...
Page 127 - Energy use rose 6 fold during this period, an average growth of over 27. per annum. The energy supply industry created an enormous capital base: oil and gas fields, refineries, power plants and energy transportation systems. A huge construction industry grew up to create these kinds of facilities. Moreover, energy users adapted their capital to the cheap easy-to-use energy...
Page 161 - I would like to say that as one member of the committee I am in agreement with you that we should put flexible supports into effect as promptly as possible.
Page 34 - Mr. OTTINGER. Mr. Gore. Mr. GORE. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate this opportunity in this hearing to discuss the developments which have been highlighted in the SERI report.