Sentences with phrase «efficiency standards based»

These include a renewable standard for electric utilities, new building energy efficiency standards based on California's, and a variety of other lesser «clean energy» provisions.

The construction industry has missed the boat when it comes to objecting to higher energy efficiency standards based on cost.

Under the current regulations, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration is required to set efficiency standards based on the available technology and economic practicability at the time.

Not exact matches

A 2014 Standard & Poor's report found that «corporate issuers see green bonds as an alternative financing avenue, offering access to a diversified investor base, plus a means of implementing and maintaining efficiency measures considered environmentally sustainable.»

Her department signed off on an endless procession of development proposals, based on the notion that as long as they met the standard water efficiency criteria she had helped the county set up, all projects were equal.

In the study, the platinum - based solar cell reached a power conversion efficiency of 7.89 percent, which is considered standard.

In 1991, Brook Hansen, a Huddersfield - based motor manufacturer, and Orb Electrical Steels of Newport, Gwent, convinced the EEO to fund research aimed at designing high - efficiency motors that cost the same as standard models.

-- The Secretary shall provide priority for selection for participation in the program under this section based on the extent to which, as a result of assistance provided, the project will comply with the energy efficiency standards under subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 284 of this subtitle.

--(A) To support the development of consensus standards that may provide the basis for national energy efficiency building codes, minimize duplication of effort, encourage progress through consensus, and facilitate the development of greater building efficiency, the Secretary shall provide assistance to recognized developers of national energy codes and standards to develop, and where the relevant code has been adopted as the national code, disseminate consensus based energy efficiency building codes as provided in this paragraph.

The Common Core State Standards were based on the idea that there are potential benefits to states of working together to develop high - quality standards for K — 12: improved quality, increased efficiency, and higher likelihood of implementation.

2004 MODEL YEAR Full - time electric shift optional on Laramie and SLT Tow / haul mode offered on light - duty models with automatic transmission Flexible fuel version of 4.7 - liter engine available to fleet customers Optional larger 34 - gallon fuel tank on 1500 Quad Cab with standard bed The 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 receives exhaust gas recirculation for improved efficiency New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red New adjustable rear seat outboard head restraints standard on Quad Cab Chrome bodyside moldings standard for Laramie Chrome surround grille with chrome billet inserts for Laramie standard Body - color side moldings now standard with Sport appearance group Chrome - clad wheels now standard on Laramie New available navigation radio with 4.9 - inch full - color display, AM / FM stereo, CD player, 11 speakers, 240 - watt amplifier and DVD - based navigation system Satin Silver door and instrument panel bezels for Laramie Laramie model features new seat appearance, with unique leather seat design with high - contrast color seat inserts Laramie J Package (includes ash receiver, cup holder, vanity mirror lamps for driver and passenger, glove box lighting, switchable dome lamp and electrochromic rearview mirror) 2003 MODEL YEAR All - new 5.7 - liter HEMI V - 8 replaces 5.9 - liter 545RFE multi-speed automatic transmission available with 4.7 - liter and 5.7 - liter engines Optional rear window defogger (mid-year introduction) SLT Plus is rebadged as Laramie on regular and Quad Cab models with an extensive list of standard features New tow hooks standard on Laramie four - wheel drive, optional in Protection Group for four - wheel drive ST and SLT and optional with two - wheel drive ST, SLT and Laramie Adjustable pedals with manual transmission — Optional AM / FM stereo with six - disc in - dash CD — Optional Steering wheel - mounted audio controls are packaged with AM / FM stereo radio with cassette and CD player or an AM / FM stereo radio with cassette and six - disc in - dash CD changer — SLT; both equipped with 11 - speaker Infinity ® system Electronic throttle control on 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 engine Automatic locking retractor added to front passenger seat belt LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) added to regular and Quad Cab models

Based on the newest BMW 7 Series Sedan, this unique car sets new standards for performance and efficiency in the premium luxury class.

The Soul EV uses four key technologies to maximize HVAC efficiency: an available heat pump (optional on Base, standard on «+»), individual ventilation, scheduled ventilation, and air intake control.

In addition to this feature, the 5 - Series» power electronics are integrated into the standard navigation system so that it can provide proactive analysis of driving conditions based on the selected route for maximum efficiency.

In city driving, it is expected to achieve an efficiency rating of 80 MPGe based on US Environmental Protection Agency standards.

Based on the newest BMW 7 Series, this unique car sets new standards for performance and efficiency in the premium luxury class.

With a base price of around $ 21,000, the Chevrolet Trax is an excellent addition to the small SUV segment.Interesting features of this model are fuel efficiency, high levels of standard technology, versatile interior, Compact footprint, available all - wheel drive, and decent ground clearance

You will see these qualities reflected through a standard engine immobilizer that the Volvo base model doesn't offer, allowing you to maintain impressive efficiency when in a resting position

(Sec. 285) Requires the Secretary of HUD to: (1) implement a demonstration program of at least 50,000 dwelling units during a four - year period to demonstrate the effectiveness of funding a portion of the costs of meeting the enhanced energy efficiency standards; and (2) report to Congress on the program and the potential to expand the program on a nationwide basis.

Site - based regulations, such as appliance efficiency standards and measurement, can lead to higher energy resource consumption as well as higher levels of pollution.

In providing assistance under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give more preference to activities based on the extent to which the activities will result in compliance with the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards, and the green building standards, under section 284 (b) of this subtitle.

--(A) To support the development of consensus standards that may provide the basis for national energy efficiency building codes, minimize duplication of effort, encourage progress through consensus, and facilitate the development of greater building efficiency, the Secretary shall provide assistance to recognized developers of national energy codes and standards to develop, and where the relevant code has been adopted as the national code, disseminate consensus based energy efficiency building codes as provided in this paragraph.

-- In selecting activities to be funded with amounts from a grant under this section, a grantee shall give more preference to activities based on the extent to which the activities will result in compliance by the housing with the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards, and the green building standards, under section 284 (b) of such Act.

Among the supporting policies cited by the report are investing in public transportation infrastructure and renewable - based power generation, raising energy efficiency standards, adapting city design and planning, and land and forest management.

The Arizona senator is also proposing stiffer fines for automakers who skirt existing fuel - efficiency standards, as well as incentives to increase use of domestic and foreign alcohol - based fuels such as ethanol.

Based on international standards (ISO 14025), EPDs have worldwide applicability and include information about product environmental impacts such as resources, energy use and efficiency, global warming potential, emissions to air, soil and water, and waste generation.

Superpod ® is based on an international leading standard in building efficiency.

EISA replaced the «flat» standards of the original CAFE program, which applied to an automaker's entire fleet, with standards based on fuel efficiency - related vehicle «attributes.»

«The evaluation of the consumption data proves that the efforts made by the City of Heidelberg to design an entire city district to a high standard in terms of energy efficiency based on future - oriented specifications and corresponding quality assurance have been tremendously successful,» says Søren Peper of the Passive House Institute, who was in charge of the monitoring project.

This efficiency «sweet spot» is the basis for the Passive House performance standards and the key to its financial feasibility.

The basis of this claim is the Synapse Energy Economics report prepared for the Riverkeeper and Natural Resources Defense Council entitled «Replacement Energy and Capacity Resources for the Indian Point Energy Center Under New York Clean Energy Standard (CES)» that claims that replacing Indian Point can be done with a combination of renewables and energy efficiency.

Based on a review of empirical studies related to energy - efficiency and green building standards, the report concludes that green building certification systems such as LEED offer frameworks for successfully reducing energy and water use in buildings.

That hanging participle about energy efficiency was some editor's add - on to hook Wired's core base of techies, but the fact is that energy efficiency is now a given; green design will closely follow as the standard.

In today's speech, Mr. Bloomberg called for four key measures on climate change: a vast increase in energy - related research and development; an end to certain agricultural subsidies, especially that of corn - based ethanol; an increase in federal fuel efficiency standards for vehicles; and laws to make pollution more expensive for companies.

Developed and implemented productivity standards with a PC - based monitoring system, resulting in an efficiency savings of # 180,000.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS • Proved to be invaluable to a team of patrollers in locating and apprehending an escaped inmate • Introduced the idea of digitally scanning visitors, reducing incidents of contraband items being introduced into the facility • Implemented additional rules and regulations for the facility office, increasing the efficiency of control room operations • Successfully laid out behavioral standards, based on which inmates were judged and provided required counseling

• Introduce an efficient surgical waste procedure which decrease chances of in - hospital diseases by 85 % • Implement operating room SOPs which increase room preparation efficiency by 67 % • Comprehend the type and intensity of surgery for each case and prepare operating rooms accordingly • Ascertain that the operating room is cleaned and sterilized on a constant basis • Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment according to set standards of cleanliness and sanitization • Ascertain that operating tables are properly set up prior to each surgical case • Provide patients with information on what to expect before and after surgical procedures

Accounts Payable and Financial Administration Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various related accounting principles, regulations, and applications, continuously utilizing changes to business accounting landscape within current responsibilities Apply various accounting rules and GAAP procedures to critical functions, including the review and approval of journal entries, data and financial reconciliations, cash flow and discrepancy analyses, transaction management, and other tasks Provide relevant oversight and administration to all aspects of accounts payable execution, including billing and collections, vendor file maintenance, reporting, order processing, data and financial accuracy audits, and invoice management Perform regular account and payables reconciliations and variance resolutions to ensure accurate financials and provide continuous relevant insight into the financial health of the company Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts, correspondence, and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance with various accounting standards Perform analysis, research, and evaluation of current administrative and accounting policies and procedures, implementing change where necessary to drive corporate efficiency, manage costs, and drive revenue Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, while coordinating actions on all daily operational and logistical aspects from corporate financial management Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to track all aspects of accounts payable and other financial operations as well as prepare important and sensitive cost, billing, and revenue documents Collaborate with respect to effective communication between all departments, including general accounting and administrative personnel, and coordinate all daily business operations with leadership staff Address client, vendor, and management queries, resolving them in an expedited manner Assist management with various other duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administration and operations

Investigations and Law Enforcement — Selected Duties & Responsibilities Build and implement investigations programs and security solutions to enable effective organizational administration, threat detection / elimination, conflict / issue resolution, and other critical discovery functions Utilize various technical applications, including cameras, A / V equipment, transmitters, recorders, and bugs, to generate valuable information and isolate parties responsible for criminal and civil malfeasance Create issue and security reports to enable development of new policies and procedures aimed at preventing further wrongdoing and protect valuable resources team Integrate investigative principles into corporate strategic mission, ensuring management and program accountability, proactive prevention of discrimination, case efficiency, and legal analysis Perform security and crime analyses of firm infrastructure against related compliance requirements as well as on - going vulnerability assessments to continuously mitigate risk Develop investigatory standard documents to serve as guide and rules resources to promote fair and legal probes Supervise related departmental staff, including performance plan development and assessment, technical oversight, personnel recruitment and training, staff discipline, and other pertinent functions Work as a member of the corporate incident response team in the execution of all related tasks, including incident response plan development, damage minimization, resource restoration, and firm integrity protection Communicate all issues and user feedback to members of management, law enforcement professionals, and other interested parties, generating situational reports and follow - up recommendations based on investigatory results Maintain a strong working knowledge of all software, hardware, applications, techniques, trends and other critical tools which aid in effective investigation React quickly based upon limited and confidential information, drawing upon extensive police and military experience in tense, complicated situations Collaborate in the preparation of necessary legal documents, including search and arrest warrants Assist management with various other duties as assigned

Accounting and Financial Administration Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various accounting principles, regulations, tax codes, and applications, continuously applying changes to accounting landscape to current responsibilities Apply various accounting rules and procedures to critical tasks, including the review and approval of journal entries, data and financial reconciliations, balance sheet and income statement accounting, cash flow analyses, account collections, capital utilization and on - going budgetary considerations Provide relevant oversight and administration to all aspects of business finance, including billing and collections, payroll execution, vendor relationships, payroll and salary management, and other pertinent functions Perform regular book reconciliations and variance resolutions to ensure audit - ready financials and provide continuous relevant insight into the financial health of the company, in both a regular and ad - hoc manner, to company management Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts, and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance with various accounting standards Perform analysis, research and evaluation of current accounting policies and procedures, implementing change where necessary to drive corporate efficiency, manage costs and drive revenue Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, while coordinating actions on all daily operational and logistical aspects from corporate financial management to payroll Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to track all aspects of firm accounting and financial operations as well as prepare important and sensitive tax documents related to all aspects of organizational operations Collaborate with respect to effective communication between all departments and coordinate all daily business operations with other leadership staff and other personnel Work closely with and support senior - level management in budgeting and corporate planning strategies Address client, vendor, and management queries, resolving them in an expedited manner Assist management with various other duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administration and operations, making appropriate and effective recommendations with respect to performance optimization

Blue Cross Blue Shield (Surfside Beach, SC) 06/1996 — 03/1999 Claims Associate II - III • Perform daily claims processing in a team based work environment • Maintain a high standard of efficiency in the processing of claims • Provide exceptional customer service ensuring client satisfaction • Serve as quality control coordinator and team trainer

Operations Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Prepare complex technical standard operating procedures for organizational implementation Oversee organizational ethics and compliance training administration at facility level Develop and implement training to ensure workforce peak performance Perform safety management studies and approve / disapprove proposed procedures Administer employee appraisals and increase employee motivation and organizational citizenship Manage multi-million dollar air traffic control contracts Effectively lead culturally diverse workforce in domestic and international settings Develop and implement air traffic control flow procedures saving cliental thousands of dollars on a daily basis Serve as liaison with cliental customers and mediate solutions resulting in increased customer investments Develop and administer varied software solutions for clients including KPMG, USAF, and the Chicago Board of Trade Oversee software projects through the various facets of developmental lifecycle Develop software applications using Visual Basic and SQL Server increasing business operation efficiency Create safety management systems which track aircraft incidents and trends Network and manage numerous air traffic control systems decreasing system downtime Develop an employee management system increasing operational efficiency Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Import / Export Compliance Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while executing various operational, support and administrative functions and ensuring both efficient organizational communications and on - going process enhancements Develop and maintain all trade compliance policies and operations procedures, updating regularly according to regulatory enhancements initiated by the US government and other related agencies Provide continuous assessment of all execution and resource utilization tasks, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding process efficiency, delivery and receiving requirements and schedule adherence Perform needs - based and situational assessments of policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency, manage and reduce costs, promote both staff and client satisfaction, and ensure adherence to related quality control standards Utilize talent among team members with focused collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Prepare complex licenses and agreements in support of all programs, including temporary / permanent export licenses (DSP 5, 6, 61, 73 and 74), foreign employment licenses, technical assistance agreements and amendments, warehouse distribution agreements and other functions Ensure adherence to all Bureau of Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) compliance, including submission of permits (ATF 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9), USG and foreign transfers / variances, record - keeping requirements, destructive device movement and shipping requirements Address key client, personnel, and management queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained operational growth through business retention and the leveraging of available resources Oversee critical functions related to technical data transfers and data management, foreign travel and foreign visitor requests Educate, supervise and lead staff in the execution of all related functions, including the execution of audits and briefings Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, techniques and relevant tools, while committing to continued advanced technical education with respect to complex concepts and studies as related to position function Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, support staff and other management partners to facilitate information flow

Accounting Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various accounting principles, regulations, tax codes and related applications, continuously applying shifts in the accounting landscape to current responsibilities and client situations Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance with various accounting standards Execute various functions and tasks including risk management, discrepancy analyses and resolution, compliance and controls, transaction accounting and other critical functions Perform analysis, research and evaluation of current accounting policies and procedures, providing thorough presentation on the potential positive and negative impacts of any modifications to present strategies Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, partnering with clients to understand, assess and resolve current financial - and accounting - related issues Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to execute all aspects of both corporate and personal accounting as well as prepare, audit and file important and sensitive tax documents with appropriate authorities Employ in - depth knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, IRS, SOX, audit executions, strategy development, financial statement development and maintenance, tax filings and other critical functions Work closely with clients to develop specific plans - of - action to address future taxation and accounting issues, collaborating with other professional advisors as needed Understand and apply accounting and financial reporting standards (GAAP), rules and regulations, and FASB statements Address and resolve client queries and issues in an expedited manner while delivering personalized and professional service Ensure adherence to professional codes of conduct, applicable rules and regulations, laws and other relevant benchmarks

Business Analyst — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, performing critical operational, support and administrative analysis functions while ensuring efficient organizational communications and on - going process enhancements Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with other members of management team, including document and inventory control, data management strategies, sales support, customer relations, issue resolution and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of critical business processes, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding efficiency and performance optimization considerations Perform needs - based and situational assessments of policies and procedures to improve operational effectiveness, manage and reduce costs, promote both employee and client satisfaction, and ensure adherence to related quality control and profitability standards Utilize talent among team members with focused collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Employ support staff to aid in effective administrative operations, report management, scheduling and other relevant functions, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Support the effective execution of all financial aspects of business management, while analyzing, synthesizing and presenting important information to executive staff, stakeholders and other relevant parties Address key client, personnel and management queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained operational growth through staff communication and the leveraging of available resources Create and implement performance and efficiency benchmarks while tracking progress versus established industry metrics Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, techniques and relevant tools, while committing to continued advanced technical education with respect to complex concepts and studies as related to job Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, support staff, and other management partners to facilitate information flow and drive efficiency

«With a new home, buyers can enjoy the advantages and peace of mind that comes with a new build, including a home built to today's efficiency and safety standards as well as one constructed with entirely new products that won't need to be replaced anytime soon,» said John Gallagher, principal of Gallagher & Henry Homes, a Countryside - based homebuilder that has been constructing new homes in the Chicago area since 1954.

The rating from 1 to 16 indicates the efficiency of a filter based on standards set by ASHRAE.