Sentences with phrase «urban energy systems»

An open source guide, the Community Energy Implementation Framework, designed to help communities move Community Energy Plans from a vision to implementation, was released today in beta at QUEST2016 — Smart Energy Communities for Jobs, Infrastructure and Climate Action by the Community Energy Association, QUEST — Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow, and Sustainable Prosperity.

* Richard Laszlo is the Director of Research & Education for QUEST — Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow, a non-profit advancing smart energy communities in Canada.

Key elements of sustainable urban energy systems include rapid transit, district cooling, and high - efficiency buildings

For example, according to IEA analysis presented in the special section on urban energy systems in Energy Technology Perspectives 2016 (ETP 2016) the gradual evolution of urban transport systems to encourage walking, cycling and public transit could save $ 21 trillion by 2050, while at the same time making a significant dent in greenhouse gas emissions.

This focus on urban energy systems in ETP 2016 provides policymakers at both national and local levels the tools and analysis necessary to set realistic targets to encourage immediate action.

One Energy Future Lab project that has already been funded is Urban Energy Systems, a # 4.5 million joint venture between Imperial and the oil company British Petroleum.

Michael Cleland, Senior Fellow with the University of Ottawa's Positive Energy Project, Chair of the Board of Directors at the Canadian Energy Research Institute and a member of the Board of Directors of QUEST (Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow).

One was that this vision of a resilient urban energy system integrating existing natural gas distribution lines could easily integrate sources of renewably generated electricity, as well — for instance, from rooftop solar panels in the boroughs where they make sense.

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Philips, for its part, is working with a number of European cities on an urban lighting system that uses sensors to determine optimum lighting levels for the amount of street activity, saving energy while still providing a safe civic environment.

The critical investments we make now in energy, transportation, and urban systems will build the foundation for Canada's future prosperity.

-- LETTER: The Urban Green Council's Russell Unger says New York City's energy efficiency scorecard system should be «tweaked, not trashed.»

The Governor outlined his vision for the Energy Highway in his 2012 State of the State Address, calling for «a private - sector funded $ 2 billion «Energy Highway» system that will tap into the generation capacity and renewable energy potential in Upstate and Western NY to bring low - cost power to meet the tremendous energy needs in Downstate New York» and for the repowering of old and dirty plants to stop pollution in urban neighborEnergy Highway in his 2012 State of the State Address, calling for «a private - sector funded $ 2 billion «Energy Highway» system that will tap into the generation capacity and renewable energy potential in Upstate and Western NY to bring low - cost power to meet the tremendous energy needs in Downstate New York» and for the repowering of old and dirty plants to stop pollution in urban neighborEnergy Highway» system that will tap into the generation capacity and renewable energy potential in Upstate and Western NY to bring low - cost power to meet the tremendous energy needs in Downstate New York» and for the repowering of old and dirty plants to stop pollution in urban neighborenergy potential in Upstate and Western NY to bring low - cost power to meet the tremendous energy needs in Downstate New York» and for the repowering of old and dirty plants to stop pollution in urban neighborenergy needs in Downstate New York» and for the repowering of old and dirty plants to stop pollution in urban neighborhoods.

Four urban sections of the San Andreas Fault system in Northern California have stored enough energy to produce major earthquakes, according to a new study that measures fault creep.

In 2014, the researchers were awarded government funding to enhance energy resilience, environmental sustainability and urban systems.

In an article in this week's Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, from AIP Publishing, the authors present results indicating that an optimally designed VAWT system can financially compete with fossil - fuel based power plants in urban and suburban areas, and even spearhead the development of a net - zero energy building orEnergy, from AIP Publishing, the authors present results indicating that an optimally designed VAWT system can financially compete with fossil - fuel based power plants in urban and suburban areas, and even spearhead the development of a net - zero energy building orenergy building or city.

Health, food security, climate change, sustainable energy, urban systems, digital technologies, and space will be the national priorities; they will be further refined and periodically revised by a newly created strategic research council, chaired by Prime Minister Jean - Marc Ayrault, with input from the French national research agency (CNRS) and five large research - coordinating networks.

She is a lead instructor in Urban Breath Yoga's 200 and 300 - hour Yoga Teacher Training programs, offering unique and valuable teachings on physical and subtle body anatomy, energy systems, and infusing meditation and traditional yogic texts in the practice and teaching of yoga.

Some examples include energy auditing on campus and in the community, designing electric transportation systems, creating socially relevant art to be auctioned to raise funds for nonprofits, investigating relationships between Math and Art, producing original plays and designing and constructing urban gardening systems that will be used to grow produce for a cook - off competition.

On the non-governmental side, the Sustainable Cities Program at Energy Foundation China focuses on reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in urban areas with an emphasis on sustainable urbanization and transit systems.

About Our Funders Several sources provided grants to help implement the Crissy Field Center's renewable energy systems and sustainability features, plus related monitoring systems and curriculum development designed to incorporate these dynamic teaching tools into the Center's award - winning educational programs for diverse teaching tools into the Center's award - winning educational programs for diverse urban youth.

Fortunately, new technologies — both physical and behavioral — are making possible a radical transformation in almost all spheres of economic and social life: our energy systems, urban design, transportation, food production, and industrial processes.

I've posted it as a standalone Slideshare document: «A Systems Approach to Resilient and Sustainable Urban Energy Supply.»

Examples include growing winter cover crops for energy, timber processing wastes, urban waste wood, landfill methane, wood from agroforestry systems that boost productivity, and crop residues that are not otherwise used.

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Green roofs reduce stormwater runoff, filter out water and air pollutants, moderate the urban heat - island effect, add green space to the built environment, shade and insulate rooftops to improve buildings» thermal performance (thereby reducing energy use and costs), and extend the service life of structural roof systems.

Conventional urban air - conditioning systems present a paradox: they burn energy and generate heat to keep buildings cool.

From an urban planning perspective, that means seeing each site as a unique ecological system; responding creatively to its natural and cultural landscapes; and enhancing the natural flows of nutrients, water, and clean energy that support life and regenerative growth.

A panel discussion will look at how joint planning can increase the uptake of clean energy and ensure efficiency in the urban transportation system.

The project applies smart grids for the energy management of households, buildings and local communities, introduces large scale renewable energy, and promotes next generation transport systems in order to demonstrate new urban management forms.

A redox flow battery, including a newly designed control system, is being integrated in the «Energy Smart Home Lab» of the iZEUS (intelligent Zero Emission Urban System) prsystem, is being integrated in the «Energy Smart Home Lab» of the iZEUS (intelligent Zero Emission Urban System) prSystem) project.

Green roofs can prevent water pollution by reducing the amount of storm water entering sewer systems by slowing it down and filtering it; lower energy use and energy costs; lowering air temperatures to mitigate the urban heat - island effect; clean and oxygenate the air; add biodiversity; mitigate noise; suppress fire; and extend the lifespan of the roof.

By employing our unique hybrid energy system, as well as our innovative electricity pedestals, we are able to promote economic opportunities and implement green solutions that improve the health of urban communities by substantially reducing air and noise pollution.

Concerning human demands for comfort, the only additional energy (eventually heat) going into the system (the urban area in this case) from outside is the energy required to run the AC compressors.

Besides the usual pictures, maps and details about alternative energy technologies for each site, the guide will list eco-friendly features such as urban chickens, electric cars, rainwater storage systems and the like.

By supporting access to clean and affordable energy systems and services and promoting low - emission and climate - resilient urban and transport infrastructure, eradication of poverty and a significant reduction in inequalities is supported.

The China - U.S. Partnership for Sustainable Development is currently working to transform several urban cores into living systems that will process waste water, leverage opportunities for renewable energy, and create new green spaces for public use.

To be eligible for membership, candidate cities must have no more than 50,000 residents and must pledge to work towards implementing a range of programs from the promotion of organic agriculture, the banning of genetically modified foods and organisms, urban revitalization and historic preservation, alternative energy systems, preservation of local tradition and heritage, signage and light regulations, to building awareness of the local citizenry for the Slow City goals.

«Di - BOSS (TM) represents an additional significant step in the development of the Selex ES smart systems portfolio that spans integrated networked infrastructures for large urban environments through to specific break through products that have a direct impact on citizens» lives, allowing for a new, smarter, more responsible and collaborative approach to energy management in sky scrapers,» Fabrizio Giulianini, CEO of Selex ES, said in a statement.

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