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Read. Follow. Verify.1973 Congressional Hearing on Energy-Efficient Building Guidelines
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 1973 congressional hearing held by the regarding , a bill proposing architectural guidelines to improve energy efficiency in buildings.
The hearing represents the legislative record for early federal efforts to mandate energy conservation standards in building design, which set the precedent for modern energy-efficient construction requirements.
Who It Affects
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Architects and Building Designers
The proposed legislation would establish new federal guidelines for building design and energy efficiency.
Federal Government
The government is evaluating the implementation of national energy conservation standards for construction.
Key Facts
- The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Energy of the Committee on Public Works.
- The primary subject of the hearing was H.R. 11714.
- The legislation aimed to establish architectural guidelines to promote efficient energy use.
- The hearing took place on December 11, 1973, during the first session of the 93rd Congress.
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Early Federal Energy Focus
The hearing highlights that federal interest in mandating energy efficiency through architectural design was already active by late 1973.
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