Energy Policy: Changes Needed to Make National Energy Planning More Useful
RCED-93-29
Published: Apr 27, 1993. Publicly Released: May 05, 1993.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the national energy policy plans (NEPP) between 1979 and 1991, focusing on: (1) whether the plans comply with the Department of Energy Organization Act; (2) reasons for differences among the plans; and (3) changes that may be warranted in the energy planning process.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| With a new administration beginning to address title VIII's provisions, now is an opportune time for Congress to consider changes to the frequency and timing of the plans. For example, to permit administrations sufficient time to develop comprehensive plans of their own, allow for public participation, and address the additional requirements of the new energy act, Congress could require that plans be submitted every 4 years, by April 1 of the second year of an administration's term of office. With a quadrennial plan as its principal focus, each administration could also submit annual or other updates of its plan, reflecting significant changes in economic, environmental, social, national security, or other trends that affect energy production, utilization, and conservation. |
Closed – Implemented
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The Department held public hearings and issued its National Energy Policy Plan on August 4, 1995. The title was "Sustainable Energy Strategy" and the subtitle was "Clean and Secure Energy for a Competitive Economy." The publication date was given as "July 1995" and the publication number was ISBN 0-16-048183-X. |
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