Architects attempt to seize leadership, then abandon field. Federal government backs out. State governments force DSM on utilities. ESCO's exploit DSM pressure. Utilities attempt to benefit from DSM, but concept fails.
Federal government regains interest, primarily as environmental issue.
Leadership vacuum at beginning of millennium. Fuel prices and shortages will increase action. Legislation Flurry of Federal laws, especially fuel selection, building efficiency codes, and appliance efficiency. Expansion of previous Federal laws. Reversal of fuel selection laws for environmental reasons.