As a direct response to the energy crisis of the early 1970s, the Department of _________ was created in 1977 to promote fuel conservation as well as the development of alternatives to fossil fuels, including nuclear, ethanol, and solar power.

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The Department of Energy was established in 1977 as a direct response to the energy crisis of the early 1970s, with the goal of promoting fuel conservation and the development of alternative energy sources.

As a Direct Response to the Energy Crisis of the Early