Sentences with phrase «efficiency measures work»

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The amount of working capital a company has is a good measure of its liquidity, efficiency and financial health.

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«Governor Cuomo's Build Smart NY initiative is an innovative and practical approach to energy efficiency, expediting the completion of cost - saving measures and prioritizing work to ensure efficient implementation,» said Gil C. Quinones, president and chief executive officer, New York Power Authority.

Background on the Warm Front and the successor scheme: Since 2000, when the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme was re-branded as Warm Front, with substantial additional funding and the introduction of heating measures to supplement insulation works, the scheme has formed a major element in fuel poverty policy.

As a cost - saving measure and to maximize efficiency, the road repair program will be conducted by county - employed Highways Division crews rather than contractors, allowing crews to begin working as soon as weather permits and complete these projects in a more timely fashion.

Nonetheless the next Tory government will green the tax system (after kicking green taxation into the long grass for the duration of the recession), stop the expansion of Heathrow, begin exploratory work on a high speed rail network and also oversee an innovative energy efficiency scheme that will see future reduced home energy bills pay for insulation measures now.

Despite this work force deficit, Welsh science overall now outperforms many other similarly small countries such as Norway, Ireland, and New Zealand, according to commonly used measures of efficiency and science quality.

The team found that with the right combination of metals, voltage, and temperature, STEP's coulombic efficiency (a classic measure of chemical yield used to determine how efficiently the product is made) hovered around 95 %, meaning that in STEP's case, 95 % of the current worked toward producing the carbon nanofibers, and only 5 % powered other side reactions.

The energy department and members of the Green Grid — which also includes Hewlett - Packard, IBM and Microsoft — signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to develop over the next three years a common set of metrics and tools for measuring data - center energy consumption, to encourage data centers to obtain energy savings assessments, and to train personnel to conduct energy savings assessments and use tools to identify energy efficiency enhancements.

Working families rebate checks from start; Allocated permits dedicated to consumer protection through rebates and efficiency measures; Universal rebate checks from 75 % of auction revenues starting in 2026

Wemmer and Krishnamurthy aim to document methods of training and command: to assess the animals» welfare and to correlate methods of treatment with the working efficiency of the elephants and their degree of stress, as measured by the stress hormones ACTH and cortisol present in their urine.

Work towards efficiency measures and renewable power is advancing, but not at the pace that could easily handle the time frame in which coal supplies may become constrained.

Like other major automakers, Audi (and its parent Volkswagen Group) is working on meeting its medium - term regulatory requirements (e.g., in the 2020 timeframe) by reducing the average fuel consumption of its new vehicles using a combination of three primary measures: optimizing its combustion engines for greater efficiency; developing alternative drive... Read more →

the tenth part of agricultural produce or personal income set apart as an offering to God or for works of mercy, or A measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful outputs.

Through her work, she has spent countless hours working with public schools and policymakers on efforts to understand and promote measures that improve the fairness and efficiency with which schools operate.

«The plane of results (in the sense of changes wrought in pupils) would be the ideal plane upon which to build an estimate of a teacher's individual efficiency, if it were possible (1) to measure all of the results of teaching, and (2) to pick out from the body of measured results any single teacher's contribution.

That's why every measure of the Ford Transit work space is carefully designed to maximize efficiency and versatility, making your Transit the ideal tool for any job.

Two more efficiency measures: the system that cuts fuel while coasting or braking now works in all gears, rather than being restricted to first and second; and changing the intake to face forward means cooler air going to the engine.

The amount of working capital a company has is a good measure of its liquidity, efficiency and financial health.

Blood work often shows that they are anemic and tests that measure the efficiency with which they move blood through their bodies are reduced.

Please understand that we are always working diligently to provide you with the answers that you need, and that these measures are designed to provide our operation with the efficiency required to address all of our callers» inquiries.

Schutzhund measures the dog's mental stability, endurance, structural efficiencies, ability to scent, willingness to work, courage, and trainability

Like other major automakers, Audi (and its parent Volkswagen Group) is working on meeting its medium - term regulatory requirements (e.g., in the 2020 timeframe) by reducing the average fuel consumption of its new vehicles using a combination of three primary measures: optimizing its combustion engines for greater efficiency; developing alternative drive... Read more →

This logic works the other way as well — if your electricity costs are high in the summer because of central air conditioning, having an audit and time to perform energy efficiency measures before the highest temperatures come may be the best route.

Despite the doom and gloom — there is a silver lining — companies are taking the lead in measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions, and taking diverse measures related to energy - efficiency, low - carbon options, renewables, new cleaner technologies, and working on climate resilience.

In announcing his appointment, IEA Executive Director Maria van der Hoeven said that Mr. Millard's work at DECC «resulted in the production of quality data meeting both national and international needs, as well as establishing new approaches for monitoring energy efficiency policies, improving the timeliness of data, e.g. quarterly renewables data, and new analysis such as diversity measures in oil and gas imports».

The Energy Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission should work together to develop and implement audit, labeling, and retrofit programs for existing buildings that achieve all cost - effective energy efficiency measures, maximize the benefit of existing utility programs, and expand the use of municipal and utility on - bill financing opportunities.

Efficiency is measured as work done divided by sensible heat supplied.

Notes that projects like the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline send the wrong message to our communities and citizens who work hard to lessen our dependence on oil, using innovative conservation, efficiency and other measures.

Work by ACEEE and LBL has found that energy efficiency typically costs an electric utility (or other program administrator) an average of about 3 cents per kWh saved over the lifetime of the efficiency measure (while this is the average, portfolio costs vary among program administrators, in the range of about 1.5 - 5 cents per kWh, according to the ACEEE study linked above).

Through my own work helping people to save energy and carbon using behavioural change and energy - efficiency measures — running talks, workshops and seminars, and carrying out home energy surveys — I had become curious about ultra-low energy refurbishment.

Many courts are measuring the speed or timeliness of their decisions and working to increase efficiency.

The nonpartisan branch of government is getting its job done, by implementing commonsense reforms and measuring performance, by implementing new technology and working smarter, and by re-engineering courts and increasing efficiency — all to serve the public better and at less cost.

These tools can collect historical and current data, break down work into component parts, map work processes, track work progress, assess efficiency and measure profitability.

Allen has said that he will use three metrics to measure the efforts of legal services providers: efficiency, compliance and control, and business insight (which he describes as how outside advice becomes embedded in the company's work).

To maximize efficiency, TON's blockchain will allow fault - tolerant «proof of stake» transaction validations, rather than the typical «proof of work» measures.

Improve candidate experiences, optimize recruiter efficiency, control costs, and measure what works.

Worked with technical staff to deliver accurate and timely data, develop metrics to measure processes performed to improve quality of care, efficiency, and patient safety

The only person who can lift you up in your work area to measure your efficiency and hard work is your boss.

• Reduced the frequency of performing building repair work by 58 % by employing preventative maintenance measures • Increased coworker efficiency by 44 % by introducing the concept of «hand - in - hand work processes» • Performed preventative maintenance in a newly remodeled 22 story building within 8 hours

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Increased the efficiency of call taking and messaging by introducing new PABX technology in setting a Samsung OfficeServe to work with existing technology • Implemented a call tracking system to trace calls that come from unidentified sources, as part of the company's security measures • Introduced the collect call module, resulting in decreased problems associated with customers» outbound calls • Led the creation and maintenance of electronic telephone directories, resulting in 88 % decrease in number location time

Successful in orchestrating different work groups, measuring performance and identifying efficiencies.

Brand Marketing and Promotional Design — Selected Duties and Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while developing brand promotion strategies through the tactical assessment and analysis of target markets, clients, and consumers Manage all aspects of publication and promotional media design, including content development, pre-promotional material utilization, budgetary considerations, and deadline adherence Monitor all campaigns from initiation to completion, executing changes and modifications as needed to ensure program success Provide guidance and leadership with respect to marketing campaign strategy development, benchmarking, implementation, post-execution analysis, theme development, and process optimization Measure the success of marketing initiatives using data and related key metrics, ROI considerations, and related data, ensuring the maximization of competitive abilities while providing regular and ad - hoc reporting to both and clients Partner with advertising operations and other teams as needed to troubleshoot delivery issues and optimize campaign performance within the limits of available material and resource inventories as well as related logistical concerns Utilize talent among team with focused collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based environment leveraging individual talents for group benefit, soliciting creative materials from internal teams and external agencies per established specifications Screen and test submitted materials to ensure compliance with technical considerations and client specifications Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner while communicating status updates across all teams, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, relationship development, and program success Meet and exceed all marketing targets while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, and the respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends, client requirements, competitor strategies, and product growth Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and executive management to ensure client satisfaction, timely implementation, and operational efficiency

Web Marketing and Analytics Consulting — Selected Duties and Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while developing marketing strategies through strategic target audience assessment and analysis Collaborate in all phases of strategic project planning and automation with senior - level management, including dashboard development, tracking code implementation, campaign execution, and report scheduling Provide guidance and leadership with respect to marketing campaign strategy development, benchmarking, implementation, post-execution analysis, and process optimization Measure the success of website and online marketing initiatives using data and related key metrics and evaluating the digital marketing maturity level, ensuring highest competitive abilities versus industry competitors Validate all data capturing processes and report populations with respective web analytics tools, ensuring the quality and integrity of all data within system as well as all generated reports Utilize experience in BFS, consumer goods, high - tech products / services, media, and digital marketing tools, along with related talent among team with focused collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based environment leveraging individual talents for group benefit Perform A / B and multivariate testing as well as behavior and outcome metrics analyses, reporting results in a clear, accurate, and meaningful manner to clients and management Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention and relationship development Meet and exceed all marketing targets while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of the product and respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends, client requirements, competitor strategies, and product growth Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and executive management to facilitate information flow and drive operational efficiency

Shift Manager — Iron Making, Coke Production (2/1991 — 2/1995) • Supervised and managed all worker production tasks, delegating and assigning specific jobs and function in assembly line • Promoted a safe work environment by setting and meeting safety goals specific to each staff member, assigning disciplinary measures as needed • Provided relevant guidance to equipment operation and process efficiency to minimize downtime and production delays

Property Management — Duties & Responsibilities Coordinate regular maintenance and repairs as well as emergency resolution through the efficient management of maintenance team and general / sub-contractors, also participating in restoration and renovation projects to ensure timely completion within designated budgets Develop annual property budget and monitor with monthly variance reports, preparing financial statements and various regular and ad - hoc reports on property status, including occupancy rates and lease expirations Provide relevant oversight and administration to tenant build - outs, utility service termination and transfer, supply purchasing, and building consolidation processes Support firm management to aid in effective customer service, maintenance, and general property operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while overseeing all critical management aspects Organize, manage, and execute all aspects of the lease process, facilitating the ease of operational aspects as well as price / term negotiations, rental agreement reviews, rent collection, impounds, and tenant eviction as necessary Generate increased revenue through tenant referrals as well as consistent lease renewals through effective service and timely issue resolution Identify and develop talent among hired staff and property personnel, utilizing focused training efforts within a performance - based work environment designed to utilize the critical strengths of assistants, supervisors, and techs Provide continuous assessment of property usage and needs, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective preventative maintenance programs, renovation considerations, and cost reduction / control measures Maintain a strong working knowledge of the leasing property, respective marketplace, and general economic trends Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales personnel, support staff, and senior management to facilitate information flow and drive operational efficiency

For the past 13 years he worked in the New York energy efficiency industry holding such roles as the Director of Sales for UtiliSave, and President and Founder of EE Reports, a company that helps facility managers and building owners discover new energy efficiency measures.