Sentences with phrase «efficiency issues as»

Tina Jayaweera works primarily on energy efficiency issues as part of the development and implementation of the Council's regional power plan.

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In addition to mortgage insurance, it also issues mortgage - backed securities and pursues a variety of social policy agendas at the behest of Ottawa, such as disseminating information on regional housing markets, improving access to affordable housing and encouraging energy efficiency in new homes.

«Our fixed income team recognized early that the industry landscape was changing and that those who could effectively address issues such as lack of liquidity, price transparency, and efficiency, would have a competitive advantage,» Switzer saidin the statement.

Additionally, they wrote, «it is in the public interest for the pipelines to be in closer proximity to each other, so as to maximize monitoring resources and increase the efficiency of response times» with «issues that may arise with either pipeline.»

LiteCoin's differences from Bitcoin include faster transaction confirmation, improved storage efficiency, script usage in its proof - of - work algorithm and the Litecoin Network, expected to produce 84 million Litecoins or four times as many currency units as will be issued by the Bitcoin Network, expanding its lifespan.

Mr Bambridge said the successes with FAST technologies were also significant, because of their low maintenance operational efficiency at remote locations such as mining and energy installations and commercial and recreational facilities operating in areas where water is a precious shared resource and where there may be water table quality issues.

He cited «contractual issues in the liquid milk division» and «increased competition across all sectors» as the prime motivators for «evaluating strategies to increase efficiency».

«CSWA will hold workshops on issues such as water quality, ecosystem management and energy efficiency, as well as developing new chapters for the best practices workbook.»

Prior to joining the Deschutes team, Ockert was with the MBAA as well as running his own consulting business assisting brewing clients in project planning, process and efficiency optimization and troubleshooting for production issues.

The range on the chart above is huge because of two outliers: USF's big - play numbers were off the charts, and despite quarterback injury issues, Navy's efficiency was as ridiculous as ever.

To ensure irreversibility, we are implementing the following measures to tackle some of the long - term structural issues: a. capping of the statutory funds at 25 percent of government tax revenues b. operationalization of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to consolidate all government funds at the Bank of Ghana c. tightening of expenditure controls in GIFMIS to minimize inefficiencies and budget overruns d. strict enforcement of the PFM Act, as well as the Public Procurement Act, to ensure efficiency in public procurement, and e. adoption of the competitive tender process, which is eliminating wastage and giving Ghanaian taxpayers real value for their money.

State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R - Rome, who chairs the energy committee, said the PSC should act on the nuclear issue but take its time working out other details of the clean energy standard, such as subsidies for energy efficiency, wind and solar.

As Cabinet Office Minister, Maude is responsible for: public service efficiency and reform groups, Civil Service issues, industrial relations strategy in the public sector, transparency, civil contingencies, civil society and cyber-security.

«We are trying to push this technology further for use as a product, eventually, for addressing water issues with high efficiency,» Hu says.

Her recent research on this issue, as well as work carried out by Wolfgang Tress and colleagues at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, shows the way in which a current — voltage measurement is carried out will dictate the efficiency value you obtain.

They need to tackle difficult policy issues, such as development of water markets and pricing, expansion of water efficiency and productivity programs, elimination of government subsidies that encourage inefficient or unproductive water use by cities and farms, and agricultural reform.

Unfortunately, there are still some issues, for instance with their nominal operating life: Conversion efficiencies decrease sharply when the material is exposed to UV radiation and electric field, as is the case in real operating conditions.

Vortex rings present issues in fields such as engineering as they can hamper fluid flow, and, for example, increase the fuel consumption of a car by reducing its aerodynamic efficiency.

-- Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to establish annual energy efficiency participation incentives to encourage participants in programs administered by the Secretary, including recipients under programs for which HUD assistance is provided, to achieve substantial improvements in energy efficiency.

Provided through the Education Funding Agency, CIF is designed to address health and safety issues in school buildings, as well as supporting expansion projects and efforts to improve energy efficiency.

But the supposed financial efficiency of charters is muddled by the fact these schools don't have to provide many of the services traditional public schools provide, such as transportation, a hot lunch, and personnel to attend to the needs of students who struggle with English or who have the most challenging physical and emotional issues.

But as fuel efficiency became a compelling issue in the late 1970s, engineer Hulki Aldikacti successfully pitched management a plastic - body, mid-engine two - seater.

Issue: Under Section 1105 of the FAST Act, the grant program now referred to as the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long - Term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) is heavily oversubscribed, and that will likely continue despite the fact that there are 4 more years of FAST Act funding.

Performing a volumetric efficiency test can reveal the accuracy of a vehicle's Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) as well as potential issues with the engine and can be the key to successfully diagnosing and fixing a vehicle.

Issues like premature wear and reduced fuel efficiency start with low tire pressure, so you'll want to check this often, as colder weather has a tendency to cause it to fluctuate.

HERE»S WHAT I DO N'T LIKE: Loud wind noise (anytime I exceed 40 - 45 mph), makes it hard to hear the radio at normal volume; intrusive road noise, which I corrected by swapping out the standard Goodyear tires with Continental tires; lackluster acceleration for a V6 engine, CVT tends to lose momentum when you lift your foot off of the gas pedal — often jerky when accelerating and decelerating while in motion and when accelerating from a dead stop; as mentioned by another reviewer, accelerator hesitates before catching when shifting from reverse to drive; bumps in the road are not well absorbed (the 2016 model may have addressed this issue); no power to windows after you shut off the engine; no auto door locks; poor V6 fuel efficiency averaging around 24 MPGs combined; trunk lid's arms and safety feature makes it heavy and sometimes hard to lift open; Infotainment system does understand most voice commands; and Harmon Kardon speakers are sometimes crackly.

A unique number we issue to individuals and organisations to increase the efficiency in administering tax and other Australian Government systems such as Income Support payments.

The Fund invests in companies that are helping to address environmental issues such as energy efficiency, water / waste management, and environmental change.

We favor investments such as those mitigating the impacts of fossil fuels in energy - intensive industries, promoting energy efficiency, or otherwise addressing environmental and social justice issues.

In a press release issued to Eurogamer, Relic cited Dawn of War three's underwhelming efficiency as purpose the developer is shifting on from the challenge.

Your comment about more efficient solar panels - «because the payback for replacing them will be an issue as efficiency of new ones goes up» doesn't make sense.

So long as battery efficiency over full life of a battery in normal use is around 90 % then no issue though that data isnt easy to come by either.

Again an entire issue of Energy Policy I edited (June 2000) suggested these are 10 % effects, i.e., 90 % of the efficiency improvements come out as net fuel or electricity savings.

In selecting this year's nine winners, our jury evaluated criteria such as water efficiency, energy consumption, and indoor air quality.Our «green» focus resulted in two of the projects likely ranking as the smallest ever presented in a Record Houses issue.»

Nick Molho identified the key issues as energy market reform, energy efficiency, increasing renewable technology, and better grid technology: both a «super» grid linking the various European national energy systems together so the fluctuations of alternative sources could be accommodated, and also a «smart» grid where individual users could use power wisely and cost - effectively by the use of smart metering at home and work.

Often justified largely on the basis of junk science they have come up with such wonderful policy prescriptions as using only unreliable sources of energy because they are «sustainable,» keeping natural resources in the ground rather than using them to meet human needs, having government tell manufacturers what requirements their products must meet to use less energy rather than encouraging manufacturers to meet the needs of their customers, all in the name of «energy efficiency,» substituting government dictates for market solutions on any issue related to energy use, and teaching school children junk science that happens to meet «environmentalists» ideological beliefs in hopes of perpetuating these beliefs to future generations even though they do not conform to the scientific method, the basis of science.

They take issue with the voluntary period of the agreement, as well as the fact that airlines will be able to offset their emissions rather than having to reduce them through efficiency gains or use of biofuels, etc..

It also stresses that adaptation strategies need to be wide ranging covering issues such as urban planning, improved water storage networks and improved water efficiency in sectors such as agriculture.

ACEEE's report dives into many of these issues, such as how to measure and verify energy savings and how to determine which energy efficiency policies should get credit under a rule.

ACEEE is preparing a series of working papers on how energy efficiency issues might be addressed as part of tax reform.

They will, Daniel said, consider issues such as: 1) AC versus high - voltage DC; 2) radial transmission systems versus a grid versus a backbone system that feeds into select onshore substations; 3) needed advances in technology; 4) operational methods that maximize efficiency; and 5) the impact of offshore wind on the land - based grid system.

For instance, ground source heat pumps tend to have higher efficiencies than air source units during the heating season due to the relative stability of ground temperatures below certain depths, though air source units — which involve much lower capital costs — have closed the gap in recent years as manufacturers have refined their design, and there is evidence to indicate that space heating demand in many Irish buildings may be peaking in Ireland's frequently relatively mild but windy weather, as the guide to air source heat pumps in Issue 24 of Passive House Plus discussed.

The participants and speakers answered crucial questions about the role of coal and low emission technologies, such as high efficiency low emission (HELE) coal technologies and Carbon Capture Use and Storage (CCUS), alongside issues around financing, policy frameworks and meeting global energy needs.

As a result, the researchers were forced to run the system at a higher voltage to overcome the issue, which led to a reduction in the overall efficiency.

International climate finance is often channelled to projects such as renewable energy that appear to better meet country priorities in the shortterm, although energy efficiency measures can often also provide opportunities to address these or other issues.

-- No credits shall be issued for electricity savings achieved as a result of compliance with a national, State, or local building, equipment, or appliance efficiency standard.

The package covers different issues such as renewables, efficiency and energy poverty, and is known as «The Clean Energy Package for All Europeans».

In its short report, the working group proposes a deal that would focus on environmental and other regulations alleged to interfere with free market efficiency, rather than traditional trade issues such as lowering tariffs.

NCSEA's regulatory engagement encourages clean energy development by working for fair rules on issues such as implementing North Carolina's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS), interconnection and net - metering standards, energy pricing mechanisms like avoided cost rates, and energy efficiencyEfficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS), interconnection and net - metering standards, energy pricing mechanisms like avoided cost rates, and energy efficiencyefficiency programs.

The Bill already includes an 18 % reduction in the budget of the EPA but the additional measures include a rider preventing the EPA from issuing any regulation on greenhouse gases for the next year, a rider stopping the EPA from bringing in proposed fuel - efficiency standards for all automobiles (which were approved by manufacturers) a refusal to label toxic ash spill left from coal combustion as hazardous waste, a rider preventing uranium mining in the Grand Canyon and a prevention on stopping limits on mercury usage.