Sentences with phrase «decreases in the costs for»

However, you need to keep in mind that we are not talking about a systematic lowering of crude oil costs in eastern North America — we are talking about an increase in crude costs in Western Canada, combined with a potential small decrease in costs for some eastern refineries.

However, the possibility of willing U.S. states increasing their climate targets, combined with continued surprisingly rapid decreases in the costs for clean energy technologies like solar, wind, and electric vehicles, can compensate, perhaps significantly, for the loss of federal action.

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Tapping this reservoir, say many, will ultimately improve patient health and decrease medical costs, which are projected to rise 5.3 % in 2018 alone, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Those energy sources are «good for the economy, good for business and good for our shareholders,» Google's senior vice president of technical infrastructure, Joe Kava, told The New York Times, in part because their costs have rapidly decreased in recent years.

Airline companies may be adversely affected by a downturn in economic conditions that can result in decreased demand for air travel and may also be significantly affected by changes in fuel prices, labor relations and insurance costs.

Airline Companies may be adversely affected by a downturn in economic conditions that can result in decreased demand for air travel and may also be significantly affected by changes in fuel prices, labor relations and insurance costs.

For comparison, a single - income person moving from Cambridge, Massachusetts to Portland, Oregon earning $ 80,000 a year would see a 10 % decrease in cost of living on average, due to cheaper housing and food.

During periods of difficult market conditions or slowdowns in these sectors or geographic regions, decreased revenue, difficulty in obtaining access to financing and increased funding costs experienced by our funds may be exacerbated by this concentration of investments, which would result in lower investment returns for our funds.

If you're looking for a better bargain, Fort Collins was one of the cities with the biggest cost - of - living decrease in 2017, according to another GOBankingRates study.

Despite a decrease in the number of uninsured Americans, medical costs still account for a significant portion of the bankruptcies in this country.

The increase was primarily due to a $ 7.7 million increase in unit - based compensation expense, a $ 3.5 million increase in executive severance costs, a $ 2.9 million increase in sponsor - related consulting fees for interim executive and international consulting services, a $ 2.6 million increase in legal and accounting fees, a $ 1.9 million increase in sponsor - related management fees and a $ 1.0 million increase in contract negotiation services, partially offset by a $ 2.4 million decrease in travel and corporate function expenses.

In recent years, ubiquitous connectivity coupled with the advancements in, and ever decreasing costs of, sensors, computing, storage and bandwidth have paved the way for a rapidly rising segment of information technology — the Internet of ThingIn recent years, ubiquitous connectivity coupled with the advancements in, and ever decreasing costs of, sensors, computing, storage and bandwidth have paved the way for a rapidly rising segment of information technology — the Internet of Thingin, and ever decreasing costs of, sensors, computing, storage and bandwidth have paved the way for a rapidly rising segment of information technology — the Internet of Things.

Sales and marketing expense was $ 854 million or 11.9 % of net revenues compared with $ 832 million or 12.4 % of net revenues for the third quarter last year, a 50 basis point decrease in these costs in relation to revenue.

The decrease primarily resulted from a $ 175.2 million decrease in share - based compensation expense, primarily related to $ 183.4 million recognized as a result of the Merger, an $ 11.1 million decrease in Merger - related costs and a $ 2.3 million decrease in travel and corporate functions costs, partially offset by a $ 3.5 million increase in executive severance costs, a $ 2.8 million increase in sponsor - related consulting fees for interim executive and international consulting services, a $ 2.6 million increase in legal and accounting fees, a $ 1.9 million increase in sponsor - related management fees and a $ 1.0 million increase in contract negotiation services.

In large part due to their higher cost base, most Western companies tend to target the top end of their markets, although in many business - to - business markets the premium that can be charged for Western products is rapidly decreasinIn large part due to their higher cost base, most Western companies tend to target the top end of their markets, although in many business - to - business markets the premium that can be charged for Western products is rapidly decreasinin many business - to - business markets the premium that can be charged for Western products is rapidly decreasing.

This became especially important against the backdrop high commissions of the bitcoin network: in addition to instant payments without waiting for confirmation and potentially higher level of user privacy, one of the main advantages of LN is the decrease in transaction costs.

American Airlines, for instance, is decreasing the number of seats in some of their planes after replacing as many as 40 economy seats with 24 «premium economy» seats, which are wider and cost around $ 20 more, the Dallas Business Journal reports.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Of the health plans, 20 percent said costs would even out because they already budget for contraception in the premium, 6.7 percent said it would drive up pharmacy costs but decrease medical costs, while 33.3 percent weren't sure.

A study from the World Health Organization suggests that breastfeeding babies for the first six months of their lives can significantly decrease infant death and would save millions of dollars in hospital costs for infant care...

In his seven years as president, President Houshmand has implemented many programs and initiatives to decrease the cost of higher education, including creating a $ 25,000, four - year bachelor's degree program, awarding more than $ 27 million annually in scholarship funds and waivers, and committing to capping tuition and fee increases at or lower than the rate of inflation for his tenurIn his seven years as president, President Houshmand has implemented many programs and initiatives to decrease the cost of higher education, including creating a $ 25,000, four - year bachelor's degree program, awarding more than $ 27 million annually in scholarship funds and waivers, and committing to capping tuition and fee increases at or lower than the rate of inflation for his tenurin scholarship funds and waivers, and committing to capping tuition and fee increases at or lower than the rate of inflation for his tenure.

We partner with companies in the industry to provide innovative food processing equipment and solutions to increase production while decreasing costs for maximum profitability.

In addition to leading the way for other brands to begin removing toxins from their products, this shift could likely impact the global supply market in upcoming years, increasing the availability (and decreasing the cost) of higher quality plant - based ingredients or safer chemicals that could be used in personal care products across marketIn addition to leading the way for other brands to begin removing toxins from their products, this shift could likely impact the global supply market in upcoming years, increasing the availability (and decreasing the cost) of higher quality plant - based ingredients or safer chemicals that could be used in personal care products across marketin upcoming years, increasing the availability (and decreasing the cost) of higher quality plant - based ingredients or safer chemicals that could be used in personal care products across marketin personal care products across markets.

«To maintain current employment opportunities and drive future growth in the U.S. food, beverage, and consumer products manufacturing industry, GMA urges the Trump Administration to consider the following priority objectives for modernizing NAFTA: maintain comprehensive, tariff - free trade in food, beverage, and consumer products and remove any tariff barriers, quotas, and / or other limitations to market access for goods traded among NAFTA countries; update rules that increase the competitiveness of U.S. companies; and concretely align regulations among the United States, Canada, and Mexico in order to decrease costs associated with unnecessary regulatory differences.

Increasing cost pressure on food producers is resulting in demands for tools that can help to decrease the cost of production.

This increase in cash costs contributed to a decrease in average farm business profit for vegetable growers by 53 per cent since 2007 - 08.

Vegetable growers saw a decline in production costs (decrease of 10 per cent), particularly labour, which is the largest production cost on average for Australian growers, which decreased by 6 per cent during the period 2013 - 14 to 2014 - 15.

That this House: (1) notes with concern the impact on the Dairy Industry of the Coles milk pricing strategy and that: (a) dairy farmers around the country are today seriously questioning their future having suffered through one of the worst decades in memory including droughts, floods, price cuts and rising cost of inputs such as energy and feed; (b) unsustainable retail milk prices will, over time, compel processors to renegotiate contracts with dairy farmers and the prospect that these contracts will be below the cost of production may force many to leave the industry; (c) the fact that supermarkets are now selling milk cheaper than many varieties of bottled water will be the straw that finally breaks the camel's back for many dairy farmers; and (d) the risk of other potential impacts includes: (i) decreased competition as name brands are forced from the shelves; and (ii) the possible loss of fresh milk supplies to some parts of the country as local fresh milk industries become unviable; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) ask the ACCC to immediately examine the big supermarkets and milk wholesalers after recent price cuts to ensure they do not have too much market power and are not anti-competitive in their behaviour; and (b) support the new Senate inquiry into the ongoing milk price war between the country's major supermarket chains».

For employers, there is a cost due to formula feeding moms taking more days off to care for sick children, resulting in decreased productiviFor employers, there is a cost due to formula feeding moms taking more days off to care for sick children, resulting in decreased productivifor sick children, resulting in decreased productivity.

Because higher participation rates allow for economies of scale, a decrease in participation could drive up the cost per meal.

I also completely agree with you that that HHFKA was underfunded from the get - go, which makes serving healthier food that much harder for FSDs due to increased food costs and labor, as well as the possibility of decreased participation due to changes in the food.

However, the increasing financial costs associated with parenthood, coupled with a lack of social support that reflect that reality, is one of the major reasons for the decrease in male parental investment.

Although the decrease is considerable, the IRGC's budget in 2013 - 14 clearly shows that the funding allocated is sufficient to cover all its costs, except for foreign expenses.

While there is no doubt that India is paying a steep cost for its policy of retaining Jammu and Kashmir, it is not at all obvious that changing policy will result in a future decrease in those costs that would be commensurate with the decrease in benefits.

We can get some indication from a recent NAO report (Central government staff costs, 2015) which used unpublished Cabinet Office data to calculate that the total annualised salary cost for the civil service in 2014 was # 11.13 billion, a decrease of # 2.49 billion in real terms on 2010.

«A study conducted in California showed that for every dollar invested in Head Start, we create $ 9 in return through increased earnings, employment, family stability and decreased governmental assistance, crime, and special education costs,» Higgins said.

«No matter what the Administration is painting as a rosy picture that there's going to be a decrease in the overall debt, I just don't see how a project of $ 192 million plus other projects that we have been assured will move forward at a cost of $ 93 million and knowing that union contracts will be up for ratification throughout the next several years, there's no way that the county can say that our taxes will not increase and that I can't imagine will be able to stay under the cap unless we decimate services,» says Strawinski.

In contrast, dedicating $ 125 million for health care capital grants may prove worthwhile if such funds are utilized to effectuate systematic reforms that lead to improved care with decreased State costs.

As a result of a decrease in energy costs and weakening of the Canadian dollar, sales tax revenue continues to decline which creates significant challenges for the county's budget.

For years the RGB approved higher rent adjustments, despite evidence that increases in landlord income and decreases in operating costs didn't warrant them.

In an effort to curtail growth in legacy costs — including contributions to the state retirement system, health insurance premiums, FICA, workers» compensation and unemployment — the 2018 tentative budget calls for a decrease of 1.75 full time employeeIn an effort to curtail growth in legacy costs — including contributions to the state retirement system, health insurance premiums, FICA, workers» compensation and unemployment — the 2018 tentative budget calls for a decrease of 1.75 full time employeein legacy costs — including contributions to the state retirement system, health insurance premiums, FICA, workers» compensation and unemployment — the 2018 tentative budget calls for a decrease of 1.75 full time employees.

A number of expenses are slated for modest decreases in the spending plan — including health insurance costs, liability insurance and fuel costs, among other items — which has reduced reliance on fund balance.

Infrastructure investments in new train tracks or fast - lane bicycle paths, for example, might not only reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, but also decrease costs in other areas, because less roads and parking lots have to be built.

Buoyed by an allocation of $ 1.25 billion in funding for reactor research from the 2005 Energy Policy Act, INL scientists are working to improve safety, boost efficiency, minimize waste, and decrease cost in a new generation of nuclear reactors.

But the Parliament sided with universities and research organizations, which said that the flat rate could unfairly decrease their funding levels and asked for the possibility to claim the reimbursement of actual costs in full.

For example, in the northern Norwegian district of Vesterålen, the level of subsidy farmers received to cover the cost of setting aside land for pink - footed geese increased and decreased with the number of birFor example, in the northern Norwegian district of Vesterålen, the level of subsidy farmers received to cover the cost of setting aside land for pink - footed geese increased and decreased with the number of birfor pink - footed geese increased and decreased with the number of birds.

Implementation of reference pricing was associated with a 7 percent increase in prescriptions filled for the low - price reference drug within its therapeutic class, a 14 percent decrease in average price paid, and a 5 percent increase in consumer cost sharing, the study found.

«Evidence - based interventions that prevent and reduce tobacco use and reduce clinical complications of COPD may result in potential decreased COPD - attributable costs,» said Earl Ford, MD, MPH, Division of Population Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Decreasing the thickness of the silicon layers — one answer to the cost challenge in photovoltaics — is not, however, a solution for the silane problem.

«No one had previously investigated whether fitness in midlife translates into decreased health care costs 20 - 30 years later while adjusting for the risk factors,» said Bachmann, instructor in Medicine.