4: Energy and Environment
Conduct high-quality survey research related to energy and environmental concerns, creating a foundation for clients to make
more informed, accurate policy decisions with respect to these crucial issues
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NORC has emerged as a leader in conducting high-quality survey research related to energy and environmental concerns, creating
a foundation for clients to make more informed, accurate policy decisions with respect to these crucial issues. In the area
of energy, NORC has worked most recently with the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to conduct two national surveys
of energy consumption: the Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) in 2005 and the Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption
Survey (CBECS), scheduled to begin data collection in late 2007. Both of these surveys are critically important to informing
energy policy as each is the only reliable source of statistics at the national level for energy consumption in these building
types. In the area of environmental effects, NORC is participating in the National Children's Study, which is the largest
effort of its kind ever undertaken. Previous environmental work includes supporting the mission of the Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry and conducting a twin study for the National Institute of Mental Health to disentangle genetic from environmental
factors affecting mental health.
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