Rising Interest in Solar Power Faces Practical Hurdles
President Carter's proposed tax breaks spur interest in solar energy for homes. Solar systems have three main uses and include a collector, storage, and distribution. solar hot water heaters offer the cheapest starting point, costing $1,500 to $2,000 and reducing water heating costs by 50 to 80 percent with a conventional backup.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Carter
Federal Energy Administration
Solar energy guides and expert installation tips
The federal government offers publications on solar energy for home use. It recommends professional installation due to system complexity, notes DIY kits for hot water heaters, and lists contacts such as universities and industry groups like AIA, ASHRAE, and SEIA for finding reliable solar engineers.
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Federal Energy Administration
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American Institute of Architects
New York Ave. N.W
Washington, D.C
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
New York
N.Y
Solar Energy Industries Association
Connecticut Ave. N.W
Geothermal Energy Overlooked by U S Research Leader
Professor Ander R. Troiano of Case Western Reserve University warns geothermal energy is underutilized in America while his department gains 1 million in federal grants to study the power source. He cites Iceland and imperial California as examples and notes the need for tax incentives to spur exploration.
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America
Ander R. Troiano
Case Western Reserve University
Department of Metallurgy and
Yellowstone Park
Iceland
Troiano
Larderello
Italy
United States
White Sulpher Springs
W.va
Hot Springs
Ark
Imperial Valley
Hell
Shoppers face a 1.16 percent April rise in grocery costs
Across 15 cities the average cost of 16 items rose to 23.52 dollars by end of April, with eggs and potatoes leading gains while milk held steady. Prices varied by city from Canton at 18.44 to Cleveland at 26.05, reflecting regional differences and the impact of weather on winter crops.
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Canton
Athens
Massillon
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Columbus
Conneaut
Findlay
Fremont
Portsmouth
Salem
Steubenville
Toledo
van Wert
Youngstown
Grocery prices rise in April AP market basket survey
AP survey of 13 cities shows April market basket up on average 1.4 percent from March with coffee driving most gains and beef prices expected higher this spring. Elaboration notes price hikes across cities, with coffee up to 33 percent in Los Angeles and near $5 wholesale per pound.
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Associated Press
American National Cattlemen's Association
The
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Carter Prepares to Sign First Economic Legislation
President Carter is poised to sign the first piece of his economic program, a $4 billion jobs bill approved by the Senate and awaiting House passage. The package aims to create 150,000 to 400,000 jobs, funding bridges, hospitals, schools and other projects to stimulate the economy, with funds beginning after June. The administration pursues additional bills including public services, revenue sharing, and tax measures while energy reform moves through Congress.
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Carter
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Senate
House
Senate House
White House
James R. Schlesinger
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
House Energy
Department of Energy
Revamped U S Code Alters Pvt Rape Law
Senate bill by McClellan and Kennedy would consolidate federal criminal laws into a simplified code. It would decriminalize possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana at the federal level and allow federal prosecution of Watergate style dirty tricks. Innocent crime victims could receive up to 50000 in compensation. The measure also seeks to ease testimony for rape victims and remove certain classified information provisions.
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John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Edward F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Griffin B. Bell
McClellan
Kennedy
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Skinny) Gettle
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