Sentences with phrase «effective home energy»

Vital Communities partners community volunteer teams with local contractors to help Weatherize participants complete cost - effective home energy improvements.

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Other sustainability and development programs that have been initiated or reformed over the last six years under Governor Cuomo include: · Cleaner, Greener Regional Sustainability Plans · Regional Economic Development Councils · Land Bank Act to convert vacant properties · Legislation to combat zombie properties · Complete Streets design initiative · Upstate Revitalization Initiative · Hudson Valley Farmland Preservation and Southern Tier Agricultural Industry Enhancement Programs · Clean Energy Communities · Brownfield Redevelopment Reform · Historic Preservation Tax Credit · Climate Smart Communities Grants · Community Risk and Resiliency Act Elaine Kamarck, Founding Director of the Center for Effective Public Management at the Brookings Institution and Author of Why Presidents Fail and How They Can Succeed Again said, «Whenever I get a chance to come home I'm always impressed at the rapid progress being made here in the Finger Lakes.

Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick, R - Tonawanda, today announced that, effective immediately, second emergency Home Energy Assistant Program (HEAP) benefits are available to eligible households meeting the appropriate criteria.

Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon today announced that, effective immediately, second emergency Home Energy Assistant Program (HEAP) benefits are available to eligible households meeting the appropriate criteria.

It claimed much more should be done to improve energy efficiency in homes - identified as the single most cost effective way of reducing carbon emissions - and on helping people to generate their own «green» power.

Finally, consider trees and other landscape shading, which the U.S. Department of Energy recommends as an effective way of passively cooling your home.

Other cost - effective changes cited in the report include massive boosts to energy efficiency in industry and home heating, and reducing transport emissions through more efficient vehicles, more compact cities and more high - speed rail to cut air miles.

Co-author Dr Iain Staffell, from the Centre for Environmental Policy, said: «This tool allows us to combat one of the biggest uncertainties in the future energy system, and use real data to answer questions such as how electricity storage could revolutionise the electricity generation sector, or when high - capacity home storage batteries linked to personal solar panels might become cost - effective.»

(C) Cost - effective energy efficiency programs for end - use consumers of electricity, natural gas, home heating oil, or propane, including, where appropriate, programs or mechanisms administered by local governments and entities other than the State.

-- Cost - effective energy efficiency programs for end - use consumers of electricity, natural gas, home heating oil, or propane.

The premiere installment, «Why humans are so bad at thinking about climate change,» featured UCLA environmental economist Magali Delmas and the Engagement Project, which examined the most effective ways to encourage apartment users to reduce their energy use at home and the impact of «gamifying» energy savings.

Exposing your teeth to the damaging acids and sugars found in energy drinks can greatly affect your dental health, meaning you want to invest in the best home kits consisting of effective dental products to mitigate these effects.

Renewable energy in the home and garden If you are concerned about CO2 emissions and your household's carbon footprint, then one of the most effective ways of reducing this pollution is by installing some renewable energy sources in your garden and home.

As a home energy inspector, I inspected about 2,000 homes and found that the easy, very cost - effective measures were very attractive, but the longer term, less cost - effective measures didn't have any «sex appeal» and probably wouldn't ever get implemented.

If you are concerned about CO2 emissions and your household's carbon footprint, then one of the most effective ways of reducing this pollution is by installing some renewable energy sources in your garden and home.

One of the least known but most effective ways to increase energy efficiency in our homes and businesses is utilizing an exciting new technology called geothermal heat pumps.

Fortunately, with a professional home energy assessment it's not hard to identify cost effective ways to stop air leaks and improve insulation.

Notice: The ENERGY STAR Residential Architect / Home Plan Designer Partnership Program will be discontinued effective October 1, 2018.

The policy will also help build awareness about the benefits of home performance upgrades, as the score comes with a list of suggested cost - effective energy efficiency measures that will help people target investments to save money on energy costs.

Coupling a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR project with your planned renovation can be very cost - effective.

For energy efficient mortgages, PACE financing, and on - bill financing, you may have to get a home energy audit so that you can prove to the lender that your improvements will be cost - effective.

(Sec. 133) Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations establishing a program to distribute allowances to Indian tribes on a competitive basis for: (1) cost - effective energy efficiency programs for end - use consumers of electricity, natural gas, home heating oil, or propane; and (2) deployment of technologies to generate electricity from renewable energy resources.

Solar water heating (SWH) technologies are a simple, reliable, and cost - effective method of harnessing the sun's energy to provide for the energy needs of homes and businesses.

The all - in - one sonnenBatterie smart energy storage solution easily integrates with new and existing solar installations to help homes manage their energy throughout the day - saving money, providing backup power, and maximizing the effective use of solar power day and night.

Simple but effective things that individuals can start doing NOW include: reducing energy use at home by purchasing energy efficient home appliances; planting trees to absorb carbon from the atmosphere; walking or taking public transportation instead of driving; making smart consumer choices by purchasing environmentally sound products and energy - efficient vehicles; and practicing waste minimization, product reuse, and recycling.

-- Cost - effective energy efficiency programs for end - use consumers of electricity, natural gas, home heating oil, or propane.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon challenges 20 international collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar - powered homes that are cost - effective, energy - efficient, and attraEnergy's Solar Decathlon challenges 20 international collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar - powered homes that are cost - effective, energy - efficient, and attraenergy - efficient, and attractive.

One man who has a rare amount of experience in retrofitting heat pumps — and no commercial involvement in a heat pump company — is Tipperary Energy Agency CEO Paul Kenny, who has overseen the installation of scores of heat pumps into energy upgraded homes in the Tipperary region and beyond under the Superhomes scheme, along with other energy efficiency measures including airtightness, insulation upgrades and the installation of mechanical ventilation systems, combining cost - effective energy efficiency, comfort and indoor air quEnergy Agency CEO Paul Kenny, who has overseen the installation of scores of heat pumps into energy upgraded homes in the Tipperary region and beyond under the Superhomes scheme, along with other energy efficiency measures including airtightness, insulation upgrades and the installation of mechanical ventilation systems, combining cost - effective energy efficiency, comfort and indoor air quenergy upgraded homes in the Tipperary region and beyond under the Superhomes scheme, along with other energy efficiency measures including airtightness, insulation upgrades and the installation of mechanical ventilation systems, combining cost - effective energy efficiency, comfort and indoor air quenergy efficiency measures including airtightness, insulation upgrades and the installation of mechanical ventilation systems, combining cost - effective energy efficiency, comfort and indoor air quenergy efficiency, comfort and indoor air quality.

At a time when the industry's under increasing pressure to deliver cost - effective, robust, low energy homes at breakneck speed, one new west Dublin project is leading the way — while picking off sustainability targets for fun.

These raters are experienced in evaluating home plans to help you choose the most appropriate and cost - effective approaches for meeting ENERGY STAR guidelines.

DOE leverages its network of research and industry partners to develop innovative, cost - effective, and energy - saving solutions for homes and buildings.

Version 3.2 program requirements for ENERGY STAR certified homes in California and Washington State finalized (becoming effective in July 2018)

Eleven updates to the ENERGY STAR product requirements effective this year product categories including computer displays, light bulbs, air conditioners, certain commercial HVAC, home audio equipment, windows and water coolers

Twelve updates to the ENERGY STAR product requirements effective this year including computer displays, room air conditioners, water heaters, furnaces, home audio equipment, and decorative string lights

Sealing and insulating the «envelope» or «shell» of a home — its outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors — is often the most cost effective way to improve energy efficiency and comfort.

For example, in many climates a party wall is more cost effective than a solar collector in reducing a home's energy needs.

Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation is a highly effective weatherization product that is playing an important role in national efforts to dramatically increase the energy efficiency of our homes, schools, and buildings.

It has been estimated that 80 to 90 % of the energy used to heat water in our homes ends up being sent right down the drain, but a new drain heat exchanger could effectively recapture some of that energy, reducing our energy consumption in a cost - effective manner.

Rather than opening our own offices around the world, we consider that the most effective way to serve our clients» international needs is by investing time and energy in getting to know firms that have a track record of great client service in their home jurisdictions — to compete globally, our clients need to have an edge locally.

If you have enough wind in your area, a small wind turbine can be one of the most cost - effective home - based renewable energy systems — with zero emissions and pollution.

Our selections of blinds and shades add style, function and fashion to home decor while being energy efficient, cost effective.

Another cost - effective energy saver is the utilization of home light timers.

Whether such services are provided within or connected to the medical home, it is clear that standard pediatric practice must move beyond screening for maternal depression and invest greater energy in securing the provision of appropriate and effective treatment that meets the needs of both mothers and their young children.

Strategies: Maintain effective representation in Aboriginal Housing Authority; promote employment / business development opportunities through established Indigenous building companies to manage Indigenous efforts; encourage private home ownership by removing constraints to housing finance on Aboriginal land; promoting use of alternative energy and rain water harvesting; develop committed plans to replace asbestos within housing occupied by Indigenous people.

«These grants will help home and business owners offset rising energy costs by financing energy efficiency and power generation improvements to deliver energy in a more cost - effective and environmentally appropriate way,» says Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Since energy use in the home contributes to approximately 30 per cent of individual carbon emissions, increasing efficiency in the home presents an effective way to combat climate change, a factor that is a significant selling point for environmentally aware buyers.

Retrofitting homes with energy - efficient injection foam insulation is cost - effective, and the job will help keep your family warm all winter long.

As new home builders begin preparation for the new Energy Star's Version 3.0 guidelines, that will become effective Jan. 1, 2012, many are having to rethink whether they will be able to afford building «Green» homes with the newly established restrictive guidelines.

A home energy audit or rating will show you where and how your home is losing energy, and provide you with cost - effective solutions to the problems.

Whether you want to use an EEM for a home you are about to buy or a home you already own, you must be able to provide proof that your planned energy efficiency improvements will be cost - effective.