Sentences with phrase «energy building initiatives»

Cap - and - trade and Europe's other climate change - fighting and renewable energy building initiatives, she declared, are considered incipient successes, especially since they proved themselves during the Great Recession.

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Political scientist Keith Brownsey of Mount Royal University argues the Liberals paid close attention to the many fumbles made by Harper's Tories on the energy file: failing to build solid relationships with First Nations, allowing environmental groups to seize the public - relations initiative, not asserting federal authority and handing provinces like B.C. and Quebec control of the political agenda, keeping Canada outside of the international consensus on climate change, and ignoring legitimate criticisms of the federal review process.

The Omani - based company leads many different initiatives in a variety of sectors, ranging from higher education to solar energy to core testing for oil and gas, and even trying to build a «smart city» which may enable citizens to pay utility bills automatically, amongst other things.

The Centre will build upon innovative and cost - effective conservation initiatives such as the Ontario Green Button, a program launched by the Ministry of Energy and MaRS Discovery District that gives consumers greater visibility and control over their energy Energy and MaRS Discovery District that gives consumers greater visibility and control over their energy energy usage.

The party also advocates the substitution of council tax by a land - value tax; extra funding for the NHS and public transport; the scrapping of road - building schemes; massive investment in renewable energy; a radical reduction in carbon dioxide emissions; and opposition to GM crop initiatives and fracking.

Lion Heart Residence will meet Green Building and Energy Efficiency initiatives.

«Governor Cuomo's Build Smart NY initiative is an innovative and practical approach to energy efficiency, expediting the completion of cost - saving measures and prioritizing work to ensure efficient implementation,» said Gil C. Quinones, president and chief executive officer, New York Power Authority.

Tony Malkin, President of Malkin Holdings, Supervisor of the Empire State Building, said, «The Governor is demonstrating strong leadership in his Build Smart NY initiative to increase energy efficiency throughout the state's property.

The Reforming the Energy Vision is Cuomo's strategy designed to «to build a clean, resilient and affordable energy system for all New Yorkers» with statewide initiatives and regulatory reforms, according to the reEnergy Vision is Cuomo's strategy designed to «to build a clean, resilient and affordable energy system for all New Yorkers» with statewide initiatives and regulatory reforms, according to the reenergy system for all New Yorkers» with statewide initiatives and regulatory reforms, according to the release.

Gennaro and Bloomberg have worked together on green initiatives in the city and on Earth Day this year, Gennaro joined Bloomberg to launch a six - point plan to make existing large buildings energy - efficient through retrofits.

To build on the Cleaner, Greener Communities initiative, Governor Cuomo in August announced the Clean Energy Communities program with $ 16 million available to help local governments implement clean energy actions, save energy costs, create jobs and improve the enviroEnergy Communities program with $ 16 million available to help local governments implement clean energy actions, save energy costs, create jobs and improve the enviroenergy actions, save energy costs, create jobs and improve the enviroenergy costs, create jobs and improve the environment.

The RiverBend project is the biggest single piece of the governor's Buffalo Billion initiative, with the state pledging to invest $ 225 million to establish a six - building clean energy and technology hub.

Responding to that initiative late last year, utility company Southern California Edison commissioned Virginia - based start - up AES Energy Storage to build a gigantic lithium - ion array.

Project 2061, a long - term AAAS initiative to increase literacy in science, mathematics, and technology, has released an outline for its Green Schools Energy Curriculum, which utilizes real - time data on energy generation and consumption from green school buildings to teach middle school studeEnergy Curriculum, which utilizes real - time data on energy generation and consumption from green school buildings to teach middle school studeenergy generation and consumption from green school buildings to teach middle school students...

Project 2061, a long - term AAAS initiative to increase literacy in science, mathematics, and technology, has released an outline for its Green Schools Energy Curriculum, which utilizes real - time data on energy generation and consumption from green school buildings to teach middle school students the science of eEnergy Curriculum, which utilizes real - time data on energy generation and consumption from green school buildings to teach middle school students the science of eenergy generation and consumption from green school buildings to teach middle school students the science of energyenergy.

Congress should support this Administration's clean energy initiatives because our economic future depends on building the clean energy industries of tomorrow.

If instead I spend my time and my energy to find CSR initiatives it diverts my time and my energy to something else, not focusing on building shareholder wealth.»

The President's initiative will empower young men and women to invent and commercialize advanced energy technologies such as efficient and cost effective methods for converting sunlight to electricity and fuel, carbon capture and sequestration, stationary and portable advanced batteries for plug - in electric cars, advanced energy storage concepts that will enable sustained energy supply from solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources, high - efficiency deployment of power across «smart grids,» and carbon neutral commercial and residential buildings.

Chu highlighted the department's biggest new research initiative, a set of eight new Energy Innovation Hubs, each one focused on a different energy - related challenge: solar electricity; fuels produced directly from sunlight; batteries and other kinds of energy storage; carbon capture and storage; new technologies for the electrical grid; efficient buildings; extreme materials; and modeling and simulEnergy Innovation Hubs, each one focused on a different energy - related challenge: solar electricity; fuels produced directly from sunlight; batteries and other kinds of energy storage; carbon capture and storage; new technologies for the electrical grid; efficient buildings; extreme materials; and modeling and simulenergy - related challenge: solar electricity; fuels produced directly from sunlight; batteries and other kinds of energy storage; carbon capture and storage; new technologies for the electrical grid; efficient buildings; extreme materials; and modeling and simulenergy storage; carbon capture and storage; new technologies for the electrical grid; efficient buildings; extreme materials; and modeling and simulation.

The first initiative — a combined effort of several U.K. Research Councils called the Energy Programme — will engage universities and businesses that share an interest in energy and work with them to establish research - and - training priorities, and concurrently build on existing research funded by the councils in this sEnergy Programme — will engage universities and businesses that share an interest in energy and work with them to establish research - and - training priorities, and concurrently build on existing research funded by the councils in this senergy and work with them to establish research - and - training priorities, and concurrently build on existing research funded by the councils in this sector.

New Jersey officials recently announced the state would help fund an initiative by Garden State Offshore Energy to build a 350 - megawatt wind farm 16 miles (26 kilometers) offshore.

-- Not later than July 1, 2013, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the extent by which the initiative has been enacted and the actual and projected effectiveness of the program under this section, including the energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, cost savings, and safety benefits at manufacturing facilities, power plants, refineries, hospitals, universities, government buildings, and other commercial and industrial locations.

The goals of EPSCoR are to engage across different fields of study to address environmental and energy challenges and to educate on the benefits of the research; develop new ways of thinking and action through targeting education programs, focusing on long - term sustainability; build competitive research teams, and integrate new initiatives into our institutions.

It's put climate change leaders in a variety of key positions, made climate change a priority in initiatives in departments and agencies, revitalized the US Global Change Research Program and other interagency efforts, working with other major emitting countries, both industrialized and developing, to build technology cooperation and individual and joint climate policies consistent with avoiding the unmanageable, and is working with Congress — and this is the toughest part really — working with Congress to get comprehensive energy and climate legislation that will put us on a responsible emissions trajectory.

Together, along with other renewable - energy initiatives, they reduce overall energy costs at the school by more than 40 percent, or about $ 160,460, compared with a building that simply complies with existing codes.

The initiative also provides access to experts who can help school boards develop and implement a working plan to improve school buildings, so they are energy and cost efficient, safe, and designed to provide an optimal learning environment.

The resort is also actively involved in Starwood's landmark environmental initiative 30/20 by 20, which calls for a 30 percent reduction in energy use and a 20 percent reduction in water consumption per built hotel room globally by 2020.

Forged in response to the company's global goal of reducing energy and water consumption by 20 per cent by 2020, the initiatives will build on Marriott's decades - long commitment to preserving and protecting the environment.

The transformation of the building includes a new façade and upgraded building services as well as significant environmental initiatives such as rooftop solar panels, rainwater reuse in bathrooms and double - glazed doors and windows to reduce noise and increase energy efficiency.

Sorry, Donald, there's no wall building, but the list touches on climate - friendly energy initiatives, trade and travel and — crucially for the vaquita — a strong new suite of commitments from both nations.

I've cited the late Stephen H. Schneider several times on his notion of getting the sequence of initiatives right to build public support for the energy quest that'd be needed to foster progress while limiting risks of disruptive climate change.

-- Investment in education initiatives to build the intellectual capital required to «Re-Energyse» American energy innovation after decades of disinvestment?

Why not build a movement around expanding energy awareness and initiatives that make sense with or without the global warming issue (4:02)?

He echoes a recent theme on this blog about moving from the notion of a single comprehensive legislative package to a coherent long - term policy with initiatives attacked in a smart sequence that can build strong support for a long - term energy quest.

Galante is being honored for her work building energy - efficient, affordable homes for displaced New Orleanians as part of Global Green President Matt Petersen's vision and six - year initiative to rebuild New Orleans as a model green city post-Katrina.

«The momentum continues to build for Governor Cuomo's clean energy initiatives,» said New York State Acting Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Nonie Manion.

In the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, Congress authorized an initiative for the establishment of 50 % of the commercial building stock of the United States to be zero net energy byEnergy Independence and Security Act, Congress authorized an initiative for the establishment of 50 % of the commercial building stock of the United States to be zero net energy byenergy by 2040.

«We are looking forward to further building upon years of cooperation between the IEA and CEM on a wide range of initiatives across the clean energy spectrum,» said Dr Birol.

One Planet Living principle Masdar Target ZERO CARBON 100 per cent of energy supplied by renewable energy — Photovoltaics, concentrated solar power, wind, waste to energy and other technologies ZERO WASTE 99 per cent diversion of waste from landfill (includes waste reduction measures, re-use of waste wherever possible, recycling, composting, waste to energy) SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT Zero carbon emissions from transport within the city; implementation of measures to reduce the carbon cost of journeys to the city boundaries (through facilitating and encouraging the use of public transport, vehicle sharing, supporting low emissions vehicle initiatives) SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Specifying high recycled materials content within building products; tracking and encouraging the reduction of embodied energy within material sand throughout the construction process; specifying the use of sustainable materials such as Forest Stewardship Council certified timber, bamboo and other products SUSTAINABLE FOOD Retail outlets to meet targets for supplying organic food and sustainable and or fair trade products SUSTAINABLE WATER Per capita water consumption to be at least 50 per cent less than the national average; all waste water to be re-used HABITATS AND WILDLIFE All valuable species to be conserved or relocated with positive mitigation targets CULTURE AND HERITAGE Architecture to integrate local values.

This initiative will help build a more inclusive global energy architecture and is especially important as Asia grows in importance in the global economy and energy landscape.

Some of these initiatives also come with financial resources, and while there's scope for investment in individual projects or enterprises to provide clean energy access, these initiatives can also invest in technical assistance and capacity building to help countries craft policies and regulations that foster rapid expansion of distributed renewable energy.

NEW YORK — Today Mayor de Blasio announced a suite of new energy efficiency initiatives that will dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from New York City's over one million buildings — of all sizes, types, and uses — and put the City on a pathway to an 80 percent reduction in all emissions by 2050, while creating green jobs and generating energy savings for building owners and tenants.

This guidance document gives an overview of the initiative Nearly Zero Energy Hotels (neZEH), which aims to support the European accommodation industry in accelerating the rate of refurbishment of existing buildings into Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB), providing technical advice to hoteliers for NZEB renovations, demonstrating the sustainability of such projects and challenging further large scale renovations through capacity building activities, showcasing best practices and promoting the frontbuildings into Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB), providing technical advice to hoteliers for NZEB renovations, demonstrating the sustainability of such projects and challenging further large scale renovations through capacity building activities, showcasing best practices and promoting the frontBuildings (NZEB), providing technical advice to hoteliers for NZEB renovations, demonstrating the sustainability of such projects and challenging further large scale renovations through capacity building activities, showcasing best practices and promoting the front runners.

This analytical report aims to help policymakers and their advisors wishing to initiate or develop policies promoting energy efficiency in buildings to assess the most efficient mix of policy measures for a given environment as well as to design new initiatives.

Since it started in 2005, this initiative serves as a model for how other communities dealing with extreme energy can fight to shut down polluting facilities AND put in place clean, community controlled sources of energy and green economy jobs that build off of the strengths of the local people, culture, and land.

Solarcentury to build East Africa's first tracking hybrid solar plant as part of Unilever's renewable energy initiative.

With this $ 100 billion initiative, Citi will build on its leadership in renewable energy and energy efficiency financing to engage with clients to identify opportunities to finance greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions and resource efficiency in other sectors, such as sustainable transportation... http://www.citigroup.com/citi/news/2015/150218a.htm

Ground - breaking solar initiatives build stronger economies and a cleaner environment by adding renewables to the energy mix.

The new facility supports Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's clean energy initiatives by creating an energy efficient teaching lab that will prepare New Yorkers for careers in emerging clean energy sectors and his Reforming the Energy Vision strategy to build a cleaner, more resilient and affordable energy senergy initiatives by creating an energy efficient teaching lab that will prepare New Yorkers for careers in emerging clean energy sectors and his Reforming the Energy Vision strategy to build a cleaner, more resilient and affordable energy senergy efficient teaching lab that will prepare New Yorkers for careers in emerging clean energy sectors and his Reforming the Energy Vision strategy to build a cleaner, more resilient and affordable energy senergy sectors and his Reforming the Energy Vision strategy to build a cleaner, more resilient and affordable energy sEnergy Vision strategy to build a cleaner, more resilient and affordable energy senergy system.

People planning to build a new home could save themselves thousands of euro each year by developing a passive house, according to the Passive House Association of Ireland (PHAI), a new low energy design initiative comprising passive house designers and contractors.