Energy-efficient and cost-effective equipment should be installed in new government housing

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by United States. General Accounting Office

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Published 1981 by The Office in Washington, D.C .
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Subjects:

• Public housing -- United States -- Energy conservation,
• Household appliances -- United States -- Cost effectiveness

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Edition Notes

Statement	by the U.S. General Accounting Office
The Physical Object
Pagination	[34] p. in various pagings :
Number of Pages	34
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL17969252M

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