§781 Comprehensive Energy Plan

Summary

Under the chapter’s rules, the Administrator must, within six months from May 7, 1974, create and send to the President and Congress a full plan to ease the energy shortage for the covered period. The plan must include a complete analysis showing how much energy each action and the whole plan will save; any large unexpected gains or losses for companies, industries, and people, shown by income groups; how changes in price will affect energy supplies and use; and what other options were considered and why they were rejected. The Administrator can change the plan later, but must give the analysis behind any changes if a congressional committee asks. The Administrator must also watch any implemented plans to see if they produce the expected benefits.