ABSTRACT
Before changes are made in existing business operations, some moti-
the increasing demand for energy throughout the world and the con-
pensive. In fact, many such companies began to be concerned about
came in the 1970s, however. One large chemical firm, for example,
basic reasons:
1. To reduce the operating costs of energy and hydrocarbon material inputs so the companies could remain competitive
Energy Conservation Programs
servation programs and have appointed one person or a committee to
1976 had saved $23.5 million [3]. In the future, more and more
Price Increases
and plane fares have been increased to pay for higher fuel costs.
