Word: conservationism
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> Set a basic strategy of allocating plenty of fuel to industry, in order to protect jobs, and putting the main burden of conservation on homeowners and motorists. Simon has decreed that most industries can buy as much oil as they used in 1972-if they can find it. Petrochemical producers...
> Placed primary reliance on voluntary conservation measures-gasless Sundays, slower driving, lowered thermostats. Simon seems to urge a new measure every week. Now he is asking gas stations to limit each sale to ten gallons. The rule is basically unenforceable, but Simon hopes through publicity to nag station owners into...
Pressure on Simon and his new Federal Energy Office has moderated slightly in recent weeks. Because of fuel savings from voluntary conservation programs and recently discovered leaks in the Arab oil embargo, Government estimates of the shortfall have been reduced to 2.7 million bbl. per day. Even so, such businesses...
Last Resort. Simon hopes not. Under final fuel allocation regulations announced last week, he will order refineries to cut production of gasoline in order to shift more capacity to heating oil and products for industry. Still, gasoline consumption will not have to be reduced 30%, as the Administration once feared...
There are other easier, less abrasive, ways to save. Schools all over the country have set their thermostats as low as 66° in classrooms and 60° in gyms, halls and dormitories at night. Many have sealed off unused spaces and consolidated activities. Such modest conservation steps are saving...