(Archived document, may contain errors) - 27 July 22, 1977 ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CARTER'S ENERGY PROGRAM Background As the Carter Energy,Package nears the end of its considera tion in the House, concern is growing over its potential cost to the American public. Much of the measure consists of tax programs intended to either encourqge or discourage some sort of activity in th e energy area. While the Administration has repeatedly emphasized that the taxes will be rebated, the fact is that in many instances they will not be returned.