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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 21, 1976)
Amendment boosts solar energy By TOM JACKSON Of the Emerald The nationwide development of solar energy may receive a major shot in the arm as a result of an amendment to the Energy Re search and Development Administration's (ERDA) approp riations bill. The amendment is sponsored by Congressmen Jim Weaver of Oregon and James Jef fords of Vermont. The amended appropriations bill passed the House Thursday by a vote of 321—68. Weaver's amendment called for $116.2 million for solar research to bring the total ERDA non nuclear research budget to $345.4 million. ERDA also pro vides funds for research of nuc lear energy. ERDA had originally applied for $471.2 million in non-nuclear re search money, but this figure was reduced by about 25 per cent by the House. The amendment also stipulates that at least 20 per cent of the ERDA funds will be made availa ble to small businesses. The fund ing will be used for the entire na tion. me amendment win mane it possible to embark on a new prog ram of generating electrical energy from the sun's rays," said Weaver following the passage of the bill. "We are moving in a new and vital direction to solve our energy needs — the direction of energy from the sun,” he added. But Weaver’s amendment was further amended to include a change in allocation. The amount of money to be made available for solar research remained the same, but the compromise amendment calls for half of the solar research money to be pro vided for research in solar heating and cooling units instead of elec tricity producing research. Weaver had stated before the passage of the bill that he believes it is necessary “to commit the na tion to solar development in the same way the nation is now com mitted to the breeder reactor.” The solar development money is intended, according to Weaver, to give the non-nuclear sources of power a chance to prove their via bility and to develop "momentum" in the industry. He believes these sources of power could be re searched at a greater rate than Aging workshop slated A free workshop entitled "The Sage Project...A Coming of Age" is open to seniors by the University's Gerontology Association on Satur day. Ken Dychtwald, co-director of the Senior Actualization and Growth Exploration (SAGE) project in Berkeley. California, will conduct the all-day workshop. SAGE started in 1974. Participants will view video tapes of the Berkeley project, hear Dychtwald discuss the nature and evolution of the group, and use growth-facilitating techniques. Only a few spots are still available for the workshop, and all interested students must register by contacting the Gerontology Association, Suite 1, EMU (Ext. 5131). Non-students must pay a $5 registration fee. The workshop will be conducted in the Gerlmger Lounge from 9.30 a m. to 4 p.m. AUTO SERVICE VOLKSWAGEN reliable service tor your foreign car MERCEDES • DATSUN • TOYOTA GUENTER SCHOENER Bus Ptv 342-2912 2025 Franklin Blvd Eugene. Ore 97403 Home Ptv 746-1207 Kundalini Research Institute WORKSHOPS "Burn-Out Prevention" | Friday, May 21, 7-10 PM, SS Practical technique* toe maintaining equilibrium and a positive mental state in high pressure environments, school, on the job. in relationships, etc 'The Human Aura" Saturday. May 22. 10 AM-4 PM. S10 Tec hniques lor visualizing and strengthening, and the function ol the Aura in health and healing 3 "Creative Visualization" Sunday. 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Weaver claims the non-nuclear power sources could be produc ing as much energy as the breeder reactor by the year 2000. “It is time we dedicate the funds to these new technologies that they deserve, particularly in view of the serious uncertainties recently as sociated with the future of nuclear energy.” A similar bill is being introduced to the Senate by Sen. Hubert Humphrey, but the time the bill will be voted on has not yet been re leased. Don't move till you call us. 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