60 Minutes: What Energy Crisis?

James R. Piper talks with Harry Reasoner

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Originally broadcast in 1979

CBS 60 Minutes
Reported By: Harry Reasoner
Story Title: What Energy Crisis?
Interviewed: Jim Piper

Details: After two Arab oil embargos in the early to mid 70s and the US experiencing rapidly rising energy costs, 60 Minutes interviewed Jim to find out how he was saving consumers money and helping conserve our nation's energy reserves.

Harry Reasoner interviews Jim Piper

Jim tells his story

Harry with solar panels at Ventura del Sol

Pete assembling solar panels at the Piper Hydro factory

Additionally, here is short documentary in which Jim is interviewed by Eddie Albert.

Solar energy, the great adventure. (1978)

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