Sentences with phrase «appliances use more»

While we predicted this with our energy models, we found and learned through monitoring that some equipment and appliances use more energy than assumed.

That being said, some appliances use more energy than others.

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Mr Moran said using water - efficient plants and appliances were among the ways the house would be made to be more energy and water efficient.

The new tariffs will make cars, appliances, and anything else that uses steel and aluminum more expensive.

In the past three years, the US steel industry has brought more than a dozen such cases to the Commerce Department and the US Trade Commission — some leading to tariffs of more than 500 percent on certain Chinese steel products used to make cars and appliances.

For the U.S., tariff increases will affect categories such as consumer electronics and home appliances but will not directly target clothing and shoes — although these items could become more expensive due to increasing tariffs on the machinery used to produce them.

We can also use much less electricity, partly by reducing unnecessary lighting, but chiefly by using far more efficient fixtures and appliances.

It is a lot of work, but more than worth it... I suggest using helpful appliances to get the ingredients tiny.

While you're there, you can check out some of the other great appliances they have on their site Here are the cool features of the cooker - 4 - 20 cup cooked rice capacity — 2 - 10 cup uncooked rice capacity With rice rinser / steam basket Great for oatmeal, grits, and cream of wheat Delay start makes breakfast and meal planning easier Use your own recipe or packaged pasta & rice mixes Automatically shifts to warm after cooking White rice: cooks all varieties of white rice, including short - and long - grain rice Quick rice: great for preparing rice in a hurry Whole grain: for brown rice, farro, quinoa, and other whole grains Keep warm: illuminates when cooking is complete Delay start: prepare for cooking up to 15 hours in advance Heat / simmer: use this function for flavored pasta and rice mixes, beans, soups, and one - pot meals Steam cook: vegetables, meats, fish, and more Hot cereals: great for oatmeal, grits, and cream of whUse your own recipe or packaged pasta & rice mixes Automatically shifts to warm after cooking White rice: cooks all varieties of white rice, including short - and long - grain rice Quick rice: great for preparing rice in a hurry Whole grain: for brown rice, farro, quinoa, and other whole grains Keep warm: illuminates when cooking is complete Delay start: prepare for cooking up to 15 hours in advance Heat / simmer: use this function for flavored pasta and rice mixes, beans, soups, and one - pot meals Steam cook: vegetables, meats, fish, and more Hot cereals: great for oatmeal, grits, and cream of whuse this function for flavored pasta and rice mixes, beans, soups, and one - pot meals Steam cook: vegetables, meats, fish, and more Hot cereals: great for oatmeal, grits, and cream of wheat

Since my Instant Pot is my new favorite kitchen appliance, I decided to see if I could use it to work more fruits and vegetables into our diets.

The idea is to encourage people to use their appliances more during quite times to take some of the pressure off the power network.

According to the US Fire Administration, more than one - third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves or other fuel fired appliances to heat their homes.

It takes a toll on home appliances, which leads to them using more energy.

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Adjust the settings on your chosen appliance to «grind», «mix» and / or «chop», again you should use more of a pulse than a continual whir.

The study's authors suggest that efforts to reduce consumption should focus on improving consumer awareness and behaviour to use appliances more efficiently.

According to researchers at Oregon State University, having one fewer child reduces a U.S. family's greenhouse gas impact 20 times more than driving a Toyota Prius, using Energy Star appliances and other lifestyle choices combined.

Because the supply is so unreliable, few invest in appliances for heating or cooking, using wood - fired stoves instead, which harm the environment much more than the generation and transmission of electricity would.

A new survey of consumer attitudes released today by Accenture indicates that U.S. consumers are more interested in smart grid applications that save them money and automate the management of their electricity use, rather than giving them direct control over heating, cooling and appliances as prices fluctuate during the day.

«Aravind's model for surgery — its use of reusable instruments, energy - efficient appliances and air handling systems, and investment in low - carbon energy sources — serves as an example of more sustainable, efficient cataract surgery,» adds senior author Joel S. Schuman, MD, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at NYU School of Medicine.

«Per capita use of electricity is pretty much the same over several decades in California, even though there are more electrical appliances and gadgets around the house,» Kelly notes.

Having one fewer child would reduce a family's climate burden 20 times more than driving a fuel - efficient car or using energy - saving appliances, according to this statistical analysis.

The recommendations, in addition to flying less and wasting 25 percent less food, include: carpooling or telecommuting once a week (75 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) saved by 2020, if adopted by all Americans); maintaining your car or truck, such as keeping tires properly inflated (45 million metric tons of CO2e); cutting the time spent idling in a vehicle in half (40 million metric tons of CO2e); better insulation at home (85 million metric tons of CO2e); programmable thermostats set higher (80 million metric tons of CO2e); reducing electricity demand from appliances that are «off,» so - called phantom demand (70 million metric tons CO2e); using hot water more efficiently, such as washing clothes in colder water (65 million metric tons of CO2e); buying EnergyStar appliances when old ones wear out (55 million metric tons CO2e); replacing incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescents (30 million metric tons CO2e); eating chicken instead of beef two days a week (105 million metric tons of CO2e); increased recycling of paper, plastics and metals (105 million metric tons of CO2e); «responsible» consumption, such as buying less bottled water (60 million metric tons CO2e).

They have been used to make water bottles, baby bottles, kitchen appliance bowls and more.

Good Price Point: While the Instant Pot does cost more than most single - use kitchen appliances like slow - cookers and rice - cookers, it is cost effective if you use it to replace one or more of these other gadgets.

Transitioning into a greener lifestyle can be simple — switching to a more energy - efficient lightbulb or appliance, shopping at secondhand stores, and even using biodegradable diapers and natural products, for example!

I haven't joined the Instant Pot train yet... that would be just one more appliance to keep track of But I do love using my slow cooker, and this recipe would work great for that too.

«It increases awareness about food and cooking and also teaches us to be brave in the kitchen — whether that be with using kitchen appliances or using exotic ingredients, people are becoming more aware of cooking and the food they're eating,» Quah says.

The adjoining dining room has two doorways to the kitchen that, at less than six feet wide and a bit more than twelve feet long, unquestionably qualifies as humble in proportion with high - end if well - used appliances and a hodge - podge of white and banker's green marble countertops set against unpretentious pine cabinetry and a cloying floral patterned tile backsplash.

We all contribute to carbon dioxide emissions by driving, flying, and using electricity to heat and light our homes, run our appliances, and more.

Wouldn't you like to trade in some of those appliances that you never use for less stress and more time to get out and enjoy yourself?

In this price range you get glass door cabinets, in - cabinet lighting, large pull - out storage (often used as a built - in pantry or as a small appliance garage), customized corner cabinets (that maximize space), microwave cabinets as well as more elaborate customized storage (think display wine racks or more decorative range hood cabinets).

OTTAWA — The governing Conservatives will use Tuesday's federal budget to unveil a crackdown on multinational companies that charge Canadian customers more than Americans on everything from books to clothing and appliances.

Shop a boutique feel with at or below thrift store prices for new, gently - used clothing, home décor, pet supplies, house hold items, small appliances, small furniture, antiques, vintage items, art and so much more.

The changes may not be to everyone's taste but we really love what this timeshare resort has done — the darker wood used in the furniture and cabinetry looks a bit more expensive and the stainless steel appliances in the kitchens are a big step up from the white appliances the resort was originally fitted with.

A more formal dinner is easily prepared in the fully equipped kitchen; this ocean - view room features more counter space than you could possibly use, as well as premium appliances.

The technology could one day soon be used in smart home applications like smart appliances, door locks, heating and cooling and more, reducing their energy consumption while keeping them connected.

I plan to achieve these goals by building a new recycling center to organize our recyclables, making a new compost bin (and pulling my counter top compost bucket back out), unplugging unused appliances, turning off lights when not being used, taking shorter showers, and so much more.

Less heat: We tend to use heated appliances more often in the winter, which isn't great for hair.

Another great way to create green jobs is to boost funding for retrofits of old toilets, plumbing fixtures and water - using appliances to more efficient models.

The more obvious steps, in addition to more water - efficient irrigation practices and water - efficient crops, include adopting more water - efficient industrial processes and using both more water - efficient household appliances and those that use no water at all, such as the new odorless dry - compost toilets.

DOE has already completed 29 sets of standards for various equipment, appliances and building codes, with dozens more coming, and so we used the emissions difference between EIA's Reference and «Extended Policies» projections.

More efficient use of energy in vehicles, electric appliances, lighting and industry account for more than half of the reduction in emissiMore efficient use of energy in vehicles, electric appliances, lighting and industry account for more than half of the reduction in emissimore than half of the reduction in emissions.

Using more efficient appliances lowers the amount of electricity needed for the same bundle of energy services.

Combining more - efficient lights and appliances with a smart grid that uses time - of - day pricing, peak demand sensors, and the many other technologies described in this chapter shows a huge potential for reducing both overall electricity use and peak demand.

Highlights of the 2009 - 10 Sustainability Annual Report include a major renovation of Norton Clark (an upgraded HVAC system, dual - flush toilets and new energy - efficient appliances); an estimated 54.4 % campus waste diversion rate; an almost 12 % decrease in water use; the retrofitting of more than 9,000 fluorescent light fixtures to more efficient models; and in Dining Services, the introduction of trayless dining and reusable to - go containers.

More than eight in 10 said they would buy more energy - efficient appliances and cut down on energy use at home, while 53 % said they would be willing to make significant lifestyle changes to address climate chaMore than eight in 10 said they would buy more energy - efficient appliances and cut down on energy use at home, while 53 % said they would be willing to make significant lifestyle changes to address climate chamore energy - efficient appliances and cut down on energy use at home, while 53 % said they would be willing to make significant lifestyle changes to address climate change.

It determined that the «carbon legacy» of just one child can produce 20 times more greenhouse gas than a person will save by driving a high - mileage car, recycling, using energy - efficient appliances and light bulbs, etc. «Clearly, the potential savings from reduced reproduction are huge compared to the savings that can be achieved by changes in lifestyle,» wrote the authors.

All of these appliances use energy and can be made more efficient through high performance technologies.

EIA expects household per capita disposable income to grow by an average of 3.2 % per year as more people have access to electricity and the ownership of electricity - using appliances and equipment (particularly air conditioners) grows.