Sentences with phrase «efficiency rating systems»

Activities to encourage energy efficient construction include promoting the use of effective energy building codes, LEED certification and other high energy efficiency rating systems, and supporting activities and publications.

The Energy Office is involved in a number of activities to encourage energy efficient new construction, including promoting the use of effective energy building codes, high energy efficiency rating systems, and other activities and publications, including a manual on passive solar construction.

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Here are the energy efficiency rates your subsystems need to be operating at in order to qualify for a tax break: lighting systems need to be 25 % efficient, HVAC 15 % efficient, and the building envelope 10 % efficient.

Just as Ronald Reagan's landmark 1986 bipartisan tax reform increased simplicity, fairness and economic efficiency by broadening the tax base and reducing rates, today reform of the system has the potential to help American families and the economy.

Specifically, when capsaicin frequently binds to receptors within the human central nervous system's TRPV1 channel (the sensory receptor system for pain and heat detection), these receptors deplete and this depletion results in a whole host of benefits for the central nervous system at large, including terminating cancer cells, increasing the metabolic rate and digestive efficiency, increasing circulatory blood flow, and combatting inflammation, and making you feel better about the world.

The Elastec system gathered nearly 18,000 liters per minute at 89.5 % efficiency, almost three times the best recovery rate ever previously recorded during controlled tests.

As reported April 17 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Buchman and her colleagues developed a gene drive system termed Medea (named after the mythological Greek enchantress who killed her offspring) in which a synthetic «toxin» and a corresponding «antidote» function to dramatically influence inheritance rates with nearly perfect efficiency.

This exciting field often requires vast quantities of crystals owing to the low efficiency (hit - rate) of the crystal delivery system to the X-ray beam.

«(2) The Secretary shall require, with respect to any single - or multi-family residential housing subject to a mortgage insured under this Act, that any approval or certification of the housing for meeting any energy efficiency or conservation criteria, standards, or requirements pursuant to this title and any approval or certification required pursuant to this title with respect to energy - conserving improvements or any renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar energy geothermal, or biomass, shall be conducted only by an individual certified by a home energy rating system provider who has been accredited to conduct such ratings by the Home Energy Ratings System Council, the Residential Energy Services Network, or such other appropriate national organization, as the Secretary may provide, or by licensed professional architect or engsystem provider who has been accredited to conduct such ratings by the Home Energy Ratings System Council, the Residential Energy Services Network, or such other appropriate national organization, as the Secretary may provide, or by licensed professional architect or enratings by the Home Energy Ratings System Council, the Residential Energy Services Network, or such other appropriate national organization, as the Secretary may provide, or by licensed professional architect or enRatings System Council, the Residential Energy Services Network, or such other appropriate national organization, as the Secretary may provide, or by licensed professional architect or engSystem Council, the Residential Energy Services Network, or such other appropriate national organization, as the Secretary may provide, or by licensed professional architect or engineer.

(E) the structure complies with the applicable provisions of such other energy efficiency requirements, standards, checklists, or ratings systems as the Secretary may adopt and apply by regulation, as may be necessary, for purposes of this section for specific types of residential single - family or multifamily structures or otherwise, except that the Secretary shall make a determination regarding whether to adopt and apply any such requirements, standards, checklists, or rating system for purposes of this section not later than the expiration of the 180 - day period beginning upon the date of receipt of any written request, made in such form as the Secretary shall provide, for such adoption and application.

-- For purposes of this section, the Secretary shall identify and adopt by regulation, as may be necessary, energy efficiency requirements, standards, checklists, or rating systems applicable to nonresidential structures that are constructed or rehabilitated with HUD assistance.

A nonresidential structure shall be considered to comply with the energy efficiency standards under this subsection if the structure complies with the applicable provisions of any such energy efficiency requirements, standards, checklist, or rating systems identified and adopted by the Secretary pursuant to this paragraph, as such standards are in effect for purposes of this section pursuant to subsection (c).

Advanced materials are essential in improving the overall system efficiency at high hydrogen production rates, reducing capital cost, and efficiently using renewable and industrial waste heats.

There are many short - term and long - term effects of exercise on respiratory system such as on your heart rate, lung efficiency and many other aspects.

A diet too high in carbohydrate and insoluble fibre will speed up the rate the food moves through the digestive system and compromise the efficiency of the digestion and nutrient absorption.

It is being designed in accordance with the NYC Green Schools Guide and Rating System, which specifies energy efficiency and healthful environment requirements for city public schools.

We consider a policy where administrators use the ratings from the evaluation system to help shape the teaching workforce, and define efficiency in terms of student achievement.

In «Phase Two,» Kia and Mojo developed a more compact system, with a reported 92 percent efficiency rate.

The high economy 110kW eD4 version has a completely recalibrated fuel injection system with reduced fuel flow rates for enhanced fuel efficiency.

These systems maximize efficiency and low - end torque, giving sparkling performance while also maintaining EPA - rated mileage figures of 23mpg in the city and 32mpg on the highway, as well as a LEV - 2 CARB emissions rating.

The hybrid system in the Prius c comprises a SULEV (Tier 2 Bin 3)- rated 1.5 - liter in - line, four - cylinder gasoline engine (INZ - FXE) that utilizes an Atkinson cycle to increase efficiency, a new hybrid transaxle (P510), an air - cooled, high - output 144V, 6.5 Ah NiMH battery and a variable - voltage system in which a boost converter boosts the operating voltage of the system to a maximum of 520 V DC.

Critical Knowledge: 2010 Ram 1500: One year after a comprehensive redesign, the light - duty pickup receives new trailer towing equipment and ratings, fuel system electronics to improve efficiency, and an iPod connection.2010 Ram 2500/3500: The heavy - duty pickup receives a slew of enhancements to the suspension, powertrains, chassis aerodynamics and options list for the new model year.2010 Dodge Dakota: The last model year before it is to be discontinued, the automaker makes suspension enhancements to improve the ride.

Featuring a high efficiency coaxial motor, low - friction gearbox and electric servo brake system, the electric powertrain has a consumption rate of 29 kWh / 100 miles (116 MPGe).

Features include: premium «turn - by - turn» navigation system, a sunroof, a high EPA estimated fuel efficiency rating of 24 MPG combined, backup camera and power mirrors.

Contributing to that stellar fuel - efficiency rating is an automatic engine stop / start system, which will shut down when idling for a certain period of time to help save gas, and then start up automatically when you're ready to move.

Further, the fact that the face - lifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as Mazda2), equipped with the SKYACTIV - G gasoline engine, achieves a fuel efficiency rating of 30km / L * 1 without reliance on a hybrid system was recognized and highly praised.

Among its many no - compromise attributes, the new Pilot's 280 - horsepower2, directed - injected 3.5 - liter i - VTEC ® engine adds 30 horsepower while receiving a segment - topping EPA combined fuel - economy rating of 23 MPG for the 2WD with nine - speed automatic transmission, up 2 MPG from the 2015 Pilot.3 The technology - enhanced efficiencies continue with the available i - VTM4 ™ AWD system that not only allows you to drive all wheels with traction in a variety of driving conditions but also applies torque vectoring to enhance dynamic driving agility.

That's because the Volt also can rely on an electric propulsion system capable of providing up to 38 miles of all - electric travel, matched by a combined efficiency rating of 98 MPGe.

Delivering enhanced all - weather performance and exceptional fuel efficiency, All - New XF provides an even greater breadth of dynamic ability, complete with a Euro NCAP five - star safety rating and a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems.

The VCM system operates in six - cylinder mode for power and 4 - and 3 - cylinder modes for efficiency, resulting in an EPA city / highway fuel economy rating of 19/29 * miles per gallon (Accord Sedan V - 6).

For 2010, power and efficiency improvements result from the engine's compression ratio increasing to 10:5:1 from 9.7:1, fuel injectors with a finer spray pattern, larger intake valves, spark plugs with extended electrodes, friction - reducing piston rings, higher - precision timing sensor and a higher flow - rate exhaust system.

For some buyers, the Equinox will make a lot of sense, since it's a currently unique creature with several big pluses: fuel efficiency, a useful infotainment system, lots of USB jacks, and good crash safety ratings.

Featuring an advanced second - generation two - motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid delivers a knock - out combination of power, fuel efficiency and standard high - tech feature content with peak total system output of 212 horsepower, best - in - class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg (city / highway / combined) 1, and a starting MSRP of $ 29,605.

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero - emissions solutions for commercial fleets, is taking its new Ford Transit LightningElectric model (earlier post) on the road, showcasing the recently released vehicle efficiency ratings of 61 MPGe on in - town routes and 66 MPGe on highway.

Delivering efficiency and exhilaration, it offers 295 total system horsepower * and a class - leading * 30 - MPG combined rating * (FWD).

So I don't see any more efficiency then in previous system with regards to transmission of RBIs rate changes.

To help donors get a better idea for how efficiently charities use their money, we set up a sophisticated rating system that grades charities on how they perform in four different categories: program spending efficiency, fundraising costs, governance and reserve fund size.

Be sure to emphasize any special qualities the system might have, including above - average efficiency rates or extended warranties.

They can give advice on managing volatility and improving efficiency through currency and interest rate management, transaction banking, expense management systems, customer payments and more.

A PSU that has an efficiency rating of at least 80 percent offers 80 percent of the wattage it's been rated as power for your gaming system, as the remaining 20 percent is lost as heat.

So, they've come up with a common energy rating system, making it easier for customers to comparison shop when it comes to efficiency and minimizing energy costs.

The more effective solution right off the bat is something along the lines of the rating system the cell phone industry is putting into place that shows consumers the efficiency of the charger during the phone purchasing process and weigh that in with their selection.

U.S. and Chinese officials will work together and with the private sector to develop energy efficient building codes and rating systems, benchmark industrial energy efficiency, train building inspectors and energy efficiency auditors for industrial facilities, harmonize test procedures and performance metrics for energy efficient consumer products, exchange best practices in energy efficient labeling systems and convene a new U.S. - China Energy Efficiency Forum to be held annually, rotating between the two efficiency, train building inspectors and energy efficiency auditors for industrial facilities, harmonize test procedures and performance metrics for energy efficient consumer products, exchange best practices in energy efficient labeling systems and convene a new U.S. - China Energy Efficiency Forum to be held annually, rotating between the two efficiency auditors for industrial facilities, harmonize test procedures and performance metrics for energy efficient consumer products, exchange best practices in energy efficient labeling systems and convene a new U.S. - China Energy Efficiency Forum to be held annually, rotating between the two Efficiency Forum to be held annually, rotating between the two countries.

Base load plant: A plant, usually housing high - efficiency steam - electric units, which is normally operated to take all or part of the minimum load of a system, and which consequently produces electricity at an essentially constant rate and runs continuously.

A home energy rating is an analysis of a home's energy efficiency; as per the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating is an analysis of a home's energy efficiency; as per the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rating System (HERS) Index.

Requires the Secretary to adopt as necessary energy efficiency requirements, standards, checklists, or rating systems applicable to nonresidential structures that are constructed or rehabilitated with HUD assistance.

Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20 % of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5 % per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap - and - trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83 % of 2005 levels by 2050.

(Sec. 219) Requires the EPA Administrator and the Secretary to: (1) establish and implement a rating system for products identified as Energy Star products to provide consumers with the most helpful information on a product's energy efficiency, including cost effectiveness and the relative length of time for consumers to recover costs attributable to the energy efficient features of those products; (2) review and update the Energy Star product criteria for the ten product models in each product category with the greatest energy consumption every three years; and (3) require periodic verification of product compliance with such criteria.

WaterFurnace systems are rated number one in energy efficiency because they can deliver more than five units of energy for every one unit of electrical energy used.

A recent paper led by Berkeley Lab researchers at the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis leverages fundamental science to show how optimizing each component of an entire system can accomplish the goal of solar - powered fuel production with impressive rates of energy efficiency.