Sentences with phrase «energy at efficiencies»

Scientists at Berkeley report a breakthrough in the riddle of how bacteria can convert sunlight to energy at efficiencies nearing 100 %.

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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.

Bloomberg New Energy Finance recently estimated that in 2040, that figure will stand at 34 % due to falling costs and efficiency improvements.

The most recent Global Green Economy Index (GGEI), produced by the US consulting firm Dual Citizen, looked at 60 countries and 70 cities and ranked them based on their overall green economic performance, which includes energy efficiency, climate leadership, and investment in clean technologies like recycling, renewable energy, and green chemistry.

A big focus at the annual energy conference was how to keep costs low, while using technology to maximize efficiencies.

Improving cash flow and improving efficiencies through technology are a big focus for energy producers at the CERAWeek conference in Houston.

Even with a system efficiency of 80 % the 1.4 GW array would generate about 7.28 GWh of electricity daily (or 2,657.2 GWh annually)-- worth over $ 106 million per year via a competitive utility - scale Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) at $ 40 / MWh (i.e. a contract between the electricity seller and buyer that sets the price of the solar energy from the grid).

Students explore techniques for energy efficiency in the built environment (looking at better wall structures, improving building envelopes, and reducing energy consumption without compromising services).

In this category, we could place various efforts at seeking energy efficiency and waste reduction.

In addition to mortgage insurance, it also issues mortgage - backed securities and pursues a variety of social policy agendas at the behest of Ottawa, such as disseminating information on regional housing markets, improving access to affordable housing and encouraging energy efficiency in new homes.

On the one hand, President Obama announced a slew of new incentives and financing mechanisms for renewable energy and efficiency Monday at the 8th annual Clean Energy Summit in Las Vegas, hosted by solar champion Sen. Harry Reid (D energy and efficiency Monday at the 8th annual Clean Energy Summit in Las Vegas, hosted by solar champion Sen. Harry Reid (D Energy Summit in Las Vegas, hosted by solar champion Sen. Harry Reid (D - NV).

Through the Ameren Accelerator, the company closed a deal with a major customer and currently is working with Ameren on a concept to help improve the efficiency of the systems at one of Ameren's energy centers.

«Generally, the government handing out money might not be the best route,» concedes Mueller, but he says grants and tax incentives aimed at energy efficiency can avoid the «free - ridership» phenomenon if they are applied in conjunction with market - based solutions.

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.

Jeff I figure at best Canada has 50 years to sell oil and then renewables, safer nuclear, electric cars and greater energy efficiency will make the oil sands worthless.

GEX holds a wide spectrum of companies that earn at least 1/2 their revenues from the broader renewable energy industry, which includes solar, wind, biofuel and geothermal players, as well as companies focused on energy efficiency.

In a recent example, an oil and gas company issued a green bond aimed at funding projects focusing on energy efficiency and low emissions technologies.

Global goals on energy access, renewables and efficiency will not be met without accelerated ambition Energy is at the heart of the sustainable development agenda to 2030 18 Aprienergy access, renewables and efficiency will not be met without accelerated ambition Energy is at the heart of the sustainable development agenda to 2030 18 ApriEnergy is at the heart of the sustainable development agenda to 2030 18 April 2018

As a Gateway to the Pacific Rim, British Columbian entrepreneurs and innovators — like our hosts today here at General Fusion — are well positioned to capture a larger share of the export market for clean energy and efficiency technologies, services, and expertise.

At the June 21 Distinguished Business Leader Award Gala at the Hyatt Regency, Turcotte will share his passion for energy — energy efficiency, energy conservation and energy transformation with the audiencAt the June 21 Distinguished Business Leader Award Gala at the Hyatt Regency, Turcotte will share his passion for energy — energy efficiency, energy conservation and energy transformation with the audiencat the Hyatt Regency, Turcotte will share his passion for energy — energy efficiency, energy conservation and energy transformation with the audience.

As a well - known expert in renewable energy and energy efficiency, Konrad laid out a bullish argument for the company, and disclosed that he «had a large long position» (at the time of the article).

As opposed to just measuring energy efficiency — which may be at odds with comfort much of the time — the Thermal Comfort Rating Metric (TCRM) would let buyers decide how important comfort is when weighed against cost and efficiency.

While at Hannon Armstrong, Mr. Fox led and participated in the successful closing of over $ 250MM of solar, wind and energy efficiency financings.

Current efforts at energy conservation are inadequate; while the need for more appropriate patterns of individual and corporate energy consumption is clear, the statement also recognizes the necessity of avoiding unnecessary economic and social dislocations in the transition to energy efficiency (e.g., unemployment or increased costs due to lowered volume).

It is also improving its infrastructure; at its Oakville facility, the company is replacing the roof to improve energy efficiency.

In light of rising energy prices, AB World Foods looked at areas of the plant where efficiency gains could be made.

Mr Bambridge said the successes with FAST technologies were also significant, because of their low maintenance operational efficiency at remote locations such as mining and energy installations and commercial and recreational facilities operating in areas where water is a precious shared resource and where there may be water table quality issues.

The two organizations produced a video series showcasing case studies on energy efficiency measures undertaken by wineries and vineyards at: www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/media.php.

During this period, PG&E recorded an increase in the number of annual energy - efficiency projects at California wineries and vineyards.

Instead of looking at efficiency, and getting the inputs and outputs optimised, the meat and other industries have traditionally employed big lagoons requiring huge amounts of energy to aerate.

edie, the year - round information hub for energy, sustainability and resource efficiency professionals, will only be serving veggie meals to attendees of its annual Sustainability Leaders Forum, held on 24 - 25 January at the Business Design Centre in Islington, north London.

«Our industry's continued focus on environmental stewardship and the role that growers, manufacturers, logistics companies, retailers and others play is driving heightened awareness and actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while simultaneously boosting cost and energy efficiencies.»

Hear about challenges and opportunities of implementing energy efficiency upgrades at Treasury Wine Estate's historic Asti Winery and the benefits of respecting the historical integrity of a building during retrofits.

The accolade comes after a careful process that analysed contextual, economic, efficiency and technical feasibility complexities around the site, whilst meeting the specification of building energy efficiency improvements at Laverstoke Mill.

Operating at much lower pressure for any given homogenization effect, the latest Tetra Pak ® homogenizer achieves the same efficiency at up to 30 % lower energy consumption.

We are dedicated to minimizing our total environmental footprint through significant investments in energy efficiency at our facilities and by using clean renewable energy sources on site.

While ensuring cloth diapers are appropriately sanitized can at times be challenging with high - efficiency washers, these machines can significantly reduce detergent, water, and electricity usage, and save more energy with shorter drying times.

«Whether people are considering buying a new home or remodeling, decorating, landscaping or improving energy efficiency, they will find answers and ideas at the 1985 Parade of Homes.

At Efficiency Vermont's 5th Annual Best Practices Exchange, Mount Snow was presented with the 2016 Energy Leadership award.

At the same time, consumption has plummeted due to recession and increases in energy efficiency.

A 1 GW reactor running at 60 % efficiency will need 1 GW * 3600 second * 24 hours / 0.6 = 1.44 Joules worth of energy from fuel per day.

At the onset of a crisis the consuming countries insist on the need for more market transparency and investment in energy efficiency, whilst putting pressure on exporters (Saudi Arabia in particular) to increase production.

With a passion for sustainability and extensive commercial experience working for companies such as RWE npower, Carillion and BskyB, Claire will lead Warm Zones in delivering energy efficiency and related services targeted at low income and vulnerable households.

The Warm Homes Campaign is NEA and Energy Action Scotland's annual campaign targeted at the public and the country's decision makers to raise awareness of fuel poverty and the benefits of improved energy efficEnergy Action Scotland's annual campaign targeted at the public and the country's decision makers to raise awareness of fuel poverty and the benefits of improved energy efficenergy efficiency.

Find out more about the energy challenge and how National Grid is helping find solutions to some of the challenges we face at www.nationalgridconnecting.com The National Grid Energy Efficiency Innovation Award scheme was launched across National Grid's four gas distribution networks and provided a # 400k fund to support major innovations to tackle fuel poverty and deliver energy efficiency solutions in communities, with five agencies in total receiving aenergy challenge and how National Grid is helping find solutions to some of the challenges we face at www.nationalgridconnecting.com The National Grid Energy Efficiency Innovation Award scheme was launched across National Grid's four gas distribution networks and provided a # 400k fund to support major innovations to tackle fuel poverty and deliver energy efficiency solutions in communities, with five agencies in total receiving aEnergy Efficiency Innovation Award scheme was launched across National Grid's four gas distribution networks and provided a # 400k fund to support major innovations to tackle fuel poverty and deliver energy efficiency solutions in communities, with five agencies in total receiviEfficiency Innovation Award scheme was launched across National Grid's four gas distribution networks and provided a # 400k fund to support major innovations to tackle fuel poverty and deliver energy efficiency solutions in communities, with five agencies in total receiving aenergy efficiency solutions in communities, with five agencies in total receiviefficiency solutions in communities, with five agencies in total receiving awards.

Also at 7 p.m., Long Island Clean Air Water and Soil, alongside the Long Island Progressive Coalition, presents an environmental protection and home energy efficiency meeting, Merrick Golf Course, Clubhouse, 2550 Clubhouse Road, Merrick.

Its concerns about energy security have noticeably risen and it has come to relate its desire to achieve greater energy efficiency with its climate change diplomacy at the international level.

Governor Paterson Announces Program to Finance Energy Efficiency Work and Create Jobs in Green Economy Thursday December 09, 2010 at 01:09 pm

A subsequent energy efficiency project at Husted Hall was awarded a High Performance Building Plaque from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSenergy efficiency project at Husted Hall was awarded a High Performance Building Plaque from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSEnergy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

New York and other states are taking action to reach energy - efficiency targets despite shifts away from efficiency initiatives at the federal level.