Sentences with phrase «efficiency standards on»

Australia is one of the few developed countries that does not impose fuel efficiency standards on motor vehicles.

States can draw from a number of options, including joining or starting a cap - and - trade program, which sets limits on emissions, then allows for the purchase and sale of pollution permits; boosting their share of renewable energy in electricity generation; and tightening efficiency standards on plants and energy users.

At Georgetown University today, Obama stated that his administration would expand renewable energy projects on federal lands, raise energy efficiency standards on appliances, and, most importantly, limit carbon pollution from both existing and new power plants, which represent about 40 percent of the U.S.'s emissions.

To your question, Leo, we are very proud of the work that we've been able to do over the last eight years here in the United States — doubling fuel efficiency standards on cars; really ramping up our investment in clean energy so that we doubled the production of clean energy since I came into office.

In addition, the Senate bill adopted consensus minimum efficiency standards on residential air conditioners, furnaces and heat pumps, pole - mounted outdoor lights (e.g., street lights), drinking water dispensers, hot food holding cabinets (used to serve food in hospitals), and hot tubs.

This process has already begun with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) classifying carbon dioxide as a pollutant enabling it the enforce efficiency standards on the dirtiest coal power stations.

Now, in my first term, we doubled fuel efficiency standards on cars and trucks.

The US, Japan, and EU have efficiency standards on consumer items like cars, appliances, and new homes to push technology faster.

Within the constraints of this Congress, we've tried to do a whole range of things, administratively, that are making a difference - doubling fuel - efficiency standards on cars is going to take a whole lot of carbon out of our atmosphere.

Not exact matches

Regulators have steadily added tough safety, emissions and fuel efficiency standards, and in the U.S., class - action lawsuits that have yielded big judgments is putting additional pressure on auto companies.

The EPA's recent move to roll back automobile fuel efficiency standards benefits almost no one except auto manufacturers, who save on R&D costs, and oil companies, for whom greater fuel consumption translates into more revenues.

However, the Pan Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change lays out a number of policies that will compel more clean tech innovation in Canada, he said, including a price on pollution with a carbon price, to be in place across Canada by the start of next year, as well as a promised national clean fuels strategy, better energy efficiency standards and limits on greenhouse gases like methane.

Energy efficiency is already a big winner for the public, said Gov. Brown, who has worked on many of the state's efficiency standards.

On December 2nd, Campbell Soup Company came out against the bill, saying that, «the current version of Senate Bill 58 would overhaul the current state policy on energy efficiency and renewable energy standards and discourage continued investment in renewable energy in the state:&raquOn December 2nd, Campbell Soup Company came out against the bill, saying that, «the current version of Senate Bill 58 would overhaul the current state policy on energy efficiency and renewable energy standards and discourage continued investment in renewable energy in the state:&raquon energy efficiency and renewable energy standards and discourage continued investment in renewable energy in the state:»

A new Melbourne hotel will set new design standards in energy efficiency to help cut as much as 25 per cent of its energy consumption, drawing on a $ 39 million investment commitment from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).

The goal was to build what are known as high - efficiency solar panels that feature premium cells that can convert sunlight into energy at a materially higher percentage and at a cost on par with what SolarCity had been paying to Chinese manufacturers for more standard - efficiency solar panels.

Environmental Defence cheered measures on climate, including new energy efficiency standards for buildings.

In a utopian world, Canadian auto workers would get huge raises, governments would lavish money on the industry, and cars would drive themselves as they met fuel efficiency and emissions standards effortlessly.

In an interview with CNBC, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said the Trump administration will make an announcement on fuel efficiency standards for cars «very soon,» stressing that he and President Donald Trump believe current standards were rushed through.

Lazard's Financials ROE (return on equity) is a standard measure of operating efficiency.

On average the removal efficiency of GWE's anaerobic wastewater treatment installations is as high as 90 - 95 %, easily bringing the organic load down to regulatory discharge standards for most types of wastewater, says Mr Ombregt.

The Robotics Industrial Vision category is focused on rewarding efficiency and consistency that's achieved through automation, and our RobotGrader solution for protein products met all of the judges» exacting standards.

«On average the removal efficiency of GWE's anaerobic wastewater treatment installations is as high as 90 - 95 per cent, easily bringing the organic load down to regulatory discharge standards for most types of wastewater.

Potawatomi Bingo Casino (Milwaukee, Wis.) An internal education and standards program for cook chill systems, the effectiveness of which has not only improved costs, safety and efficiency — but also led to on - site workshops for local, state and federal inspectors that support better food safety for the greater community.

The Rockets have the league's third - best record and would be on course to set a new standard for offensive efficiency if it wasn't for those pesky Golden State Warriors.

This detergent works with standard and high - efficiency washing machines alike and is non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and safe to use on all fabrics.

They are safe to use in both standard & high - efficiency (HE) machines on any water temperature.

Board Members also heard updates on several major CCSD projects: the proposed adoption of new instructional materials for math classes across Grades K - 12, which will provide teachers with a system of integrated text and online resources that eliminates the need to seek out additional resources in order to cover all standards and individualize instruction; and the implementation now underway of a new business management system that increases the efficiency of timekeeping, payroll and personnel operations, which will save CCSD time and money.

On planned investment, 39 % said it was for capacity expansion, 16 % for improving raw material and energy efficiency, 13 % to raise environmental standards, and 32 % for general maintenance and refurbishment.

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.

and impose «proper standards» for health and safety and energy efficiency on private rented properties.

The letter calls for major investment in infrastructure projects, calls for progress on greener forward procurement commitments, support for low - carbon technologies and products and a drive to improve energy efficiency standards.

«John's work has touched upon many of the major issues impacting on our industry and the wider built environment, including technical standards, building regulations, energy efficiency, sustainability, and BIM, to name just a few.

In the bipartisan 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, we increased new fuel economy standards for vehicles, along with other provisions to increase energy efficiency, save drivers money, reduce pollution, and strengthen our security by making America less dependent on foreign oil.

«This is a victory for drivers who, by 2016, will get 35 miles per gallon, spend less on fuel and send less of their dollars overseas,» Jackson said, although the new rules still leave the U.S. behind Europe, Japan and China in terms of the timing or strength of fuel efficiency standards.

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.

Under a fairly typical program, in which U.S. experts trained Chinese experts on simulation techniques for appliances to develop new efficiency standards, funding for the work «never flowed across borders,» said Levine.

As part of a pre-Olympic cleanup, China this year adopted some of the toughest fuel - efficiency standards for automobiles anywhere and put pressure on refineries to produce higher - quality gasoline.

But until recently the engines on these boats were held to much lower efficiency standards than their automotive counterparts.

Almost on cue, Sessions disagreed, noting that he and other Republicans had joined with Democrats to help curb greenhouse gas emissions by supporting efforts to improve auto mileage standards and improve energy efficiency.

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.

However, today we rely on government programs like fuel - efficiency standards for light - duty vehicles and renewable portfolio mandates for utilities to help reduce CO2 emissions.

After all, standards set in California — the eighth - largest economy in the world on its own — are often adopted at the federal level, ranging from emission standards for vehicles to efficiency settings for appliances.

A climate deal between the United States and China could spur new regulations on vehicle - efficiency standards, refrigerant pollutants and methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, launching a new round of executive action that is sure to raise objections from a Republican - dominated Congress.

While Cicio's group hasn't taken an official position on what it wants in a new rule, some industry groups have advocated for limited standards that would establish efficiency metrics for power plants.

-- 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.

The units were renovated to meet certain «green» standards, mainly focused on energy efficiency.

-- The Secretary shall establish a method to consider, in its underwriting standards for mortgages on single - family housing meeting the energy efficiency standards under section 284 (a) of the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2009 that are insured under this Act, the impact that savings on utility costs has on the income of the mortgagor.

The amplification efficiency (E) of each assay was calculated from the slope of a standard curve generated on a 10-fold dilution in triplicate, using the formula E = 10 -LRB--1 / slope)-1.

In fact, the four biggest economies in the world all have fuel efficiency standards that will converge by 2025, encouraging research and development of lower emission vehicles on an international scale.