Sentences with phrase «efficient appliances in»

Using electrical appliances sensibly is just as important as buying the right energy - efficient appliances in the first place.

I saw no harm in wanting more fuel efficient cars or more efficient appliances in a person's home.

Included in the work were a new complimentary high - sped internet system, new flat - screen TVs, LEEDS - certified energy - efficient appliances in each room, and more and conveniently located electrical outlets.

Not exact matches

The second holiday runs later in the year and applies to certain energy - and water - efficient appliances.

This is both a matter of more efficient electric appliances and cars, and a matter of constructing buildings in such a way that far less energy is needed for heating and cooling.

You can see the savings (in dollars) you get from switching to energy - efficient appliances at Frigidaire's Eco Calculator.

«Aravind's model for surgery — its use of reusable instruments, energy - efficient appliances and air handling systems, and investment in low - carbon energy sources — serves as an example of more sustainable, efficient cataract surgery,» adds senior author Joel S. Schuman, MD, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at NYU School of Medicine.

Taking simple steps such as caulking windows, installing thicker insulation and double - paned windows, and using energy - efficient appliances can cut the energy used in a given building by as much as 50 percent.

NIST aims to take technologies from energy - efficient appliances and test them in the more realistic environment of the Net - Zero home.

The Secretary shall define product classes broadly and, except as provided in paragraph (2), shall designate as Best - in - Class Product models no more than the most efficient 10 percent of the commercially available product models in a class that demonstrate, as a group, a distinctly greater energy efficiency than the average energy efficiency of that class of appliances, equipment, or electronics.

Such building - related CO2 emissions can be reduced in numerous ways — from installing more energy - efficient appliances to powering the buildings with renewable energy sources.

In short, for a car meant to be a fuel - efficient family driving appliance, the Camry Hybrid leaves very little to be desired even if pushed beyond normal and responsible bounds.

Simply plug it into a wall socket and then plug in your appliances to assess how efficient they really are.

Plus if you replace windows or upgrade to energy efficient appliances, then it will cut down on some of your bills so you end up paying less in the long run.

Special attention was dedicated to the kitchen design, and you will cook in a practical and elegant ambiance than includes a full package of energy - efficient appliances and a kitchen pantry.

You'll find only high quality, efficient appliances — dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator — in your new home.

Replacing your appliances with energy efficient appliances is a wise investment that can end up in savings that exceed the cost of the purchase.

Your home is designed to be energy - efficient — appliances, as well as windows and lighting, were adapted for this purpose — meaning that your bills will be lower and you'll be kind to the environment in your day - to - day live.

In addition to the standard deduction, you may claim deductions for real estate taxes, (net) loss sustained as a result of a Federally Declared Disaster, and taxes on federally - sponsored programs (which may include energy - efficient vehicle purchases, appliances, etc.).

The report said that simply encouraging the installation of water - efficient fixtures and appliances could cut indoor water use 40 percent in single - family homes and 30 percent in hotels and casinos.

However, those types of devices generally require a certain amount of retrofitting and upgrading to install, and aren't often an option for those who rent, but there's another excellent and efficient solar appliance that should could be a staple in just about any home, which is the solar cooker.

Only 19 % of voters expressed a preference for waiting until cleaner technologies were available.The top strategy voters favored to lower global warming - induced pollution was requiring appliance makers to build more energy - efficient products and providing the public with better incentives to invest in solar energy and insulation.

The more obvious steps, in addition to more water - efficient irrigation practices and water - efficient crops, include adopting more water - efficient industrial processes and using both more water - efficient household appliances and those that use no water at all, such as the new odorless dry - compost toilets.

When asked for the most effective strategy they could implement to conserve energy, most participants mentioned curtailment (e.g., turning off lights, driving less) rather than efficiency improvements (e.g., installing more efficient light bulbs and appliances), in contrast to experts» recommendations.

However, the declining costs of renewables and efficient end - user appliances, along with innovative business models financing electricity access, are all having an impact, and have been transforming the energy access landscape, especially in rural areas.

In practice new houses tend to have the most efficient appliances, and highest standard of hot water cylinder insulation, and this was one factor in the tendency for such houses to have much higher heating bills than predicteIn practice new houses tend to have the most efficient appliances, and highest standard of hot water cylinder insulation, and this was one factor in the tendency for such houses to have much higher heating bills than predictein the tendency for such houses to have much higher heating bills than predicted.

More efficient use of energy in vehicles, electric appliances, lighting and industry account for more than half of the reduction in emissions.

To counter this, PHPP assumes a level of internal heat gains reflecting the most efficient appliances — as you'd hope to find in a genuinely low energy house.

Combining more - efficient lights and appliances with a smart grid that uses time - of - day pricing, peak demand sensors, and the many other technologies described in this chapter shows a huge potential for reducing both overall electricity use and peak demand.

(2007) • Contribution of Renewables to Energy Security (2007) • Modelling Investment Risks and Uncertainties with Real Options Approach (2007) • Financing Energy Efficient Homes Existing Policy Responses to Financial Barriers (2007) • CO2 Allowance and Electricity Price Interaction - Impact on Industry's Electricity Purchasing Strategies in Europe (2007) • CO2 Capture Ready Plants (2007) • Fuel - Efficient Road Vehicle Non-Engine Components (2007) • Impact of Climate Change Policy Uncertainty on Power Generation Investments (2006) • Raising the Profile of Energy Efficiency in China — Case Study of Standby Power Efficiency (2006) • Barriers to the Diffusion of Solar Thermal Technologies (2006) • Barriers to Technology Diffusion: The Case of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (2006) • Certainty versus Ambition — Economic Efficiency in Mitigating Climate Change (2006) • Sectoral Crediting Mechanisms for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation: Institutional and Operational Issues (2006) • Sectoral Approaches to GHG Mitigation: Scenarios for Integration (2006) • Energy Efficiency in the Refurbishment of High - Rise Residential Buildings (2006) • Can Energy - Efficient Electrical Appliances Be Considered «Environmental Goods»?

Helping moderate - income households invest in energy - efficient cars, appliances, and home retrofits would benefit financially struggling families as well as the U.S. economy.

Opportunities for energy savings in food preparation come from more efficient appliances and equipment as well as behavioral changes.

Highlights of the 2009 - 10 Sustainability Annual Report include a major renovation of Norton Clark (an upgraded HVAC system, dual - flush toilets and new energy - efficient appliances); an estimated 54.4 % campus waste diversion rate; an almost 12 % decrease in water use; the retrofitting of more than 9,000 fluorescent light fixtures to more efficient models; and in Dining Services, the introduction of trayless dining and reusable to - go containers.

How about demonstrating and then publicizing how to cost - effectively retrofit a 19th century building with the latest in energy efficient building shell, HVAC, and appliances?

More than eight in 10 said they would buy more energy - efficient appliances and cut down on energy use at home, while 53 % said they would be willing to make significant lifestyle changes to address climate change.

That's another place where energy efficiency comes in — in addition to helping you save money on your electricity bill, energy efficient appliances and products can help property owners manage their energy use.

It determined that the «carbon legacy» of just one child can produce 20 times more greenhouse gas than a person will save by driving a high - mileage car, recycling, using energy - efficient appliances and light bulbs, etc. «Clearly, the potential savings from reduced reproduction are huge compared to the savings that can be achieved by changes in lifestyle,» wrote the authors.

Working in voluntary cooperation with manufacturers and retailers, these agencies have created a distinctive ENERGY STAR label to help consumers identify energy - efficient heating and cooling equipment, appliances, computers, lighting, and home electronics.

LG Electronics has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2018 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership in protecting the environment through energy efficient home appliances and consumer electronics products.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) designate product models of appliances, equipment, or electronics as Best - in - Class Product models; (2) review best - in - class standards annually; and (3) establish monitoring and verification protocols for energy consumption tests for each product model and for sales of energy - efficient models.

Seminal role in the development of compact fluorescent lights, efficient appliances, others.

A combination of building - shell measures, heat pumps, solar heating and highly efficient appliances and lighting reduces energy needs in buildings as well as shifting fuel use to renewables and low - carbon electricity.

3.1 Substantially lowering the energy consumption of buildings — with building insulation, heat pumps, solar heating and highly - efficient appliances and lighting among others — is essential in both ACT and BLUE scenarios.

For example, a global shift to energy - efficient appliances and equipment — including lighting, air - conditioners, refrigerators, electric motors, ceiling fans and distribution transformers — would reduce electricity consumption by over 10 per cent, save $ 350 billion annually in bills and reduce CO2 emissions by 1.25 billion tonnes per year.

It seems the overwhelming majority are in the energy efficiency industry including making more efficient domestic appliances to reduce energy costs.

When water costs rise, as they inevitably will, investments in composting toilets and more water - efficient household appliances will become increasingly attractive to individual homeowners.

The new rules are widely expected to cut carbon emissions from existing power plants by about 25 percent from 2012 levels by 2020, in part by encouraging more customers to buy energy - efficient appliances and use weather stripping on buildings.

This happened, in part, because of the government's efforts to promote energy - efficient products, especially through its Energy Star program, which labeled energy efficient appliances such as LED light bulbs, dishwashers and «refrigerators that use 80 percent less energy than their predecessors,» Kimmell said.

Two in five have upgraded their appliances to energy - efficient models or improved the energy efficiency of the home itself.

Home plans that are certified as Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR include requirements for the energy - efficient features and construction details typically found in ENERGY STAR certified homes — tight construction and duct systems, properly installed insulation, high performance windows, efficient heating and cooling equipment, and ENERGY STAR qualified lighting and appliances.