Toward a methodology for the implementation of energy saving technologies

Abstract

ERDA (The Energy Research and Development Administration) was given the mandate to perform or cause to be performed the research and development of alternative energy sources and energy conserving technologies and strategies. However, answers to the energy dilemma not only depend upon the proof that a technology or strategies exist but that they reach the end user and actually conserve energy. At the same time there is an indication that R & D projects carried out by or supported by the Federal Government are seldom utilized. This lack of utilization can be partially blamed on a lack of concern and knowledge surrounding the implementation process. To avoid this pitfall in the case of energy research, the study outlined here is a beginning to understanding the implementation process and, specifically, the implementation of energy saving technologies.