This study is expected to be of use to policy-planning agencies like the Planning Commission, Ministry of Energy, Department of Science and Technology, etc.

Technological Forecasting and Social Change

Abstract In formulating a National Energy Conservation Policy, it is essential to be aware of all available options as well as the opinions of experts. The Policy Delphi approach is used hereto identify policy issues involved in conserving energy in the national context. The three objectives of this study were 1) to identify and select critical, operational, and future-oriented policy statements concerning energy conservation, 2) to obtain the consensus of experts in the field, and 3) to estimate the potential utility of the technique in studying energy conservation policy planning. The study was conducted in three rounds. The results favored the formulation and implementation of a national policy on energy conservation. This study is expected to be of use to policy-planning agencies like the Planning Commission, Ministry of Energy, Department of Science and Technology, etc.

This study is expected to be of use to policy-planning agencies like the Planning Commission, Ministry of Energy, Department of Science and Technology, etc.

A national energy-conservation policy Delphi: report of the findings