§ Mr. Rostasked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) if he will conduct a study to estimate the number of sites which could be restored or newly developed, for the operation of privately owned waterwheels for the generation of power; why waterwheels continue to fall into disuse; and what action is required to promote this source of energy;
(2) if he is investigating the potential of electricity generation from waterwheels; what is his estimate of the number of privately owned water turbines currently operating; and what is the scope for extending this contribution to renewable energy sources;
(3) what progress he has made in consultation with the National Water Council, the National Association of Water Power Users, and other interested parties, to encourage the extension of privately operated water turbines; and what efforts he is making to remove disincentives.
§ Dr. John A. CunninghamIn response to representations, we have suggested to the National Association of Water Power Users that our Department, in consultation with the association and with others, should seek to establish the level of energy savings at issue here and any other relevant facts. We are awaiting the association's response.