Energy Policy and Conservation Act
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA) (Pub.L. 94–163, 89 Stat. 871, enacted December 22, 1975) is a United States Act of Congress that responded to the 1973 oil crisis by creating a comprehensive approach to federal energy policy. The primary goals of EPCA are to increase energy production and supply, reduce energy demand, provide energy efficiency, and give the executive branch additional powers to respond to disruptions in energy supply. Most notably, EPCA established the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products, and Corporate Average Fuel Economy regulations.
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Energy Policy and Conservation Act
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA) (Pub.L. 94–163, 89 Stat. 871, enacted December 22, 1975) is a United States Act of Congress that responded to the 1973 oil crisis by creating a comprehensive approach to federal energy policy. The primary goals of EPCA are to increase energy production and supply, reduce energy demand, provide energy efficiency, and give the executive branch additional powers to respond to disruptions in energy supply. Most notably, EPCA established the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products, and Corporate Average Fuel Economy regulations.
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The Energy Policy and Conserva ...... rage Fuel Economy regulations.
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An Act to increase domestic en ...... ncies; and for other purposes.
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Sen. Henry M. Jackson
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1975-02-07
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Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
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1975-04-10
1975-09-23
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1975-12-17
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1975-12-22
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The Energy Policy and Conserva ...... rage Fuel Economy regulations.
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Energy Policy and Conservation Act
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