USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Gerald Ford pushed for passage of the National Energy Act. In 1970 what gave the government the authority to set pollution standards?

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1978, Carter introduced the National Energy Act, which established energy goals, specifically reducing the nation’s dependency on oil and increasing the use of renewable resources, such as solar energy. The act also mandated improved automotive mileage standards to ensure vehicles became more fuel-efficient.

Detailed explanation-3: -The legislative initiative was introduced by President Carter. The package was a major step in the legislation of the energy field, both the supply and the demand side.

Detailed explanation-4: -The energy plan submitted by President Carter to the Con-gress contains more than 100 interdependent proposals aimed at reducing consumption of petroleum, converting from oil and natural gas to coal as an energy source, and increasing domestic supplies of energy.