Energy Policy and Conservation Act
US federal law concerning domestic fuel supply / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA) (Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 94ā163, 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.[1] 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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Long title | An Act to increase domestic energy supplies and availability; to restrain energy demand; to prepare for energy emergencies; and for other purposes. |
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Acronyms (colloquial) | EPCA |
Enacted by | the 94th United States Congress |
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Public law | 94-163 |
Statutes at Large | 89 Stat. 871 |
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Major amendments | |
National Energy Conservation Policy Act |