Sentences with phrase «energy efficiency initiative»

The energy efficiency initiative for homes, opposition to a third runway at Heathrow and support for high speed rail have been the most important signs of green Toryism up until now.

«As this is an economic development and energy efficiency initiative, NYPA will finance the project and it will be paid for entirely by ESD.

Commitment to sustainability Walmart continues to drive environmental sustainability through energy efficiency initiatives.

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

The Plan also touches briefly on onshore wind (thanks to a single project from Apex Clean Energy), offshore wind power (nothing to see here, folks, move along), and an array of modest - yet - promising energy efficiency initiatives.

Inslee's proposal this year calls for half of the revenue to be spent on carbon reduction programs, like electric vehicle charging stations and energy efficiency initiatives, while 35 percent would be spent on climate mitigation measures meant to steel the state against fire and drought.

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 manual identifies the current state of sustainable building initiatives in the nine selected countries and the progress of each one in two main technical areas: (1) energy efficiency initiatives for buildings and (2) sustainable building practices.

These accelerated energy efficiency initiatives will create more than 2,000 new direct and indirect jobs.

Obama went on to talk about the significant cuts in carbon emissions that will result from the fuel efficiency standards, clean energy investments, and energy efficiency initiatives he's implemented — and called for more action.

SACE, as part of the Just Energy Memphis partnership, will be focused on informing implementation of current local weatherization and low - income energy efficiency initiatives and using these programs, and lessons learned, to help create better energy efficiency policies for housing in North Memphis that can inform programs across our region.

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Across the country, initiatives by many different governments, businesses and communities are driving a shift towards energy efficiency, greener power, smarter transportation and cleaner production.

Grindmaster - Cecilware's goals are to reduce its use of natural resources and its production of solid waste, maintain recycling initiatives in every area of operation, and continue research and engineering initiatives to create energy efficiency and sustainability in all product lines.

In addition, «We are proud of the many initiatives, such as single stream recycling, energy conservation and high - efficiency lighting that have allowed us to reduce our carbon footprint and feel good about our corporate responsibility,» Robert adds.

The economic benefits of energy efficiency are clear, yet currently not # 1 of the annual UK public infrastructure budget has been spent on initiatives to make homes warmer - a move which would create decent jobs and put our economy on a more stable footing.

«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.

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

The Liberal Democrats are attempting to portray themselves as the «greenest» of the three major parties, with a new initiative designed to improve household energy efficiency.

Along with mitigating the lead paint, the initiative will work on creating better energy efficiency in some of these older homes.

LIPA's solar programs are an important component of Governor Paterson's»45 by 15» initiative to meet 45 percent of the State's electricity demand through energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy by 2015.

LIPA's 50 MW clean renewable energy project first stemmed from then - Lieutenant Governor Paterson's Renewable Energy Task Force report in 2008 and furthers the Governor's 45 - by - 15 initiative which established a goal for the State to meet 45 percent of its electricity needs through improved energy efficiency and renewable sources by the yearenergy project first stemmed from then - Lieutenant Governor Paterson's Renewable Energy Task Force report in 2008 and furthers the Governor's 45 - by - 15 initiative which established a goal for the State to meet 45 percent of its electricity needs through improved energy efficiency and renewable sources by the yearEnergy Task Force report in 2008 and furthers the Governor's 45 - by - 15 initiative which established a goal for the State to meet 45 percent of its electricity needs through improved energy efficiency and renewable sources by the yearenergy efficiency and renewable sources by the year 2015.

Policing and Maintenance Through the NextGen program and other initiatives, the de Blasio administration has sought to reduce crime, improve maintenance response, and increase energy efficiency within developments.

The Department's R&D initiatives involving applied — as opposed to basic — renewable energy research are supervised by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), which covers biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, ocean, solar, andenergy research are supervised by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), which covers biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, ocean, solar, andEnergy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), which covers biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, ocean, solar, andEnergy (EERE), which covers biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, ocean, solar, and wind.

From US researchers using the pace of Chinese construction markets to test energy reduction technologies, to the UK government harnessing behavioural psychology to promote energy efficiency, the authors highlight examples of government investment that helped create or improve clean energy initiatives across the world.

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.

We must take the lead by converting our own autos and homes to efficient technology and by supporting local and state government initiatives that promote efficiency and alternative energy sources.

From Department of Energy efficiency regulations to state - level initiatives, sources said, the INDC will send a message to the international community that the U.S. climate plan does not rely on President Obama alone.

Inslee, Jerry Brown and Kate Brown talked about the efforts underway in each of their states to curb greenhouse gas emissions through initiatives such as renewable energy and grid modernization, electrification of transportation infrastructure, energy efficiency and policies to price or cap carbon emissions.

-- 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.

A new professional master's program will launch at the University of Wisconsin — Madison in fall 2015 and become the first in the world specifically designed to train analytically minded students to evaluate energy efficiency and other resource - conservation initiatives.

The Bruins» basketball legend told the Pac - 12 Network audience about the campus's energy - efficiency initiatives, including the bike share program and tower gardens, during a victory over Stanford.

New York, NY About Blog Absolute Mechanical is on the forefront of heating technology, focusing on energy efficiency and green initiatives for your boiler installation.

The Environment team provides support and policy advice on all matters and initiatives related to energy and transportation, including energy conservation, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and energy security.

This study identifies long range transportation planning (LRTP) best practices for climate protection and energy efficiency outcomes, which were selected based on interviews with LRTP professionals, a literature search, and a review of state LRTPs in the 29 states with Climate Action Plans, or gubernatorial initiatives directing state agencies to coordinate planning for climate and energy efficiency outcomes.

The landscape of environmental protection initiatives has continued to evolve, now ranging from global policy and corporate campaigns to local recycling and energy efficiency programs.

Kellogg recently hired a new CEO from an outside firm which we view as providing additional energy to improved efficiencies and cost - cutting initiatives.

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.

Through the initiative of Associate Professor and George Clark Chair of Mechanical Engineering Melody Baglione, the funding is connecting Cooper Union students, facilities staff, and an energy consultant in a multifaceted initiative to increase Cooper Union's energy efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint.

Also on tap are Dan Reicher, the former assistant secretary of energy for efficiency and renewables and now climate change and energy initiatives director with Google.org, the philanthropic arm of the global search giant, as well as state and local leaders including Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York and Gov. Janet Napolitano of Arizona.

Shackelford said business has been brisk, in large part because of federal programs that substantially cut homeowner's costs through tax credits and other initiatives, like the National Home Energy Efficiency Program, that pays much of the cost of labor sealing air leaks that are a big source of the energy losses in American Energy Efficiency Program, that pays much of the cost of labor sealing air leaks that are a big source of the energy losses in American energy losses in American homes.

The GLC is an initiative to promote energy efficient lighting and had set the target of reaching 10 billion high - efficiency, high - quality and affordable advanced lighting products such as LEDs around the world.

Funding through REV Campus Challenge initiative to help schools improve campus efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, engage local communities in support of Clean Energy Standard

Through this initiative WWF is catalyzing various stakeholders to improve energy efficiency (industry, construction, and transportation) as well as develop renewable energy features that work within a city.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) included several key funding opportunities for energy efficiency projects at the local level, including for the first time monies for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.1 Funding was additionally provided for state energy programs, weatherization assistance, and efficient transportation efficiency among other initiaenergy efficiency projects at the local level, including for the first time monies for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.1 Funding was additionally provided for state energy programs, weatherization assistance, and efficient transportation efficiency among other inefficiency projects at the local level, including for the first time monies for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.1 Funding was additionally provided for state energy programs, weatherization assistance, and efficient transportation efficiency among other initiaEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.1 Funding was additionally provided for state energy programs, weatherization assistance, and efficient transportation efficiency among other inEfficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.1 Funding was additionally provided for state energy programs, weatherization assistance, and efficient transportation efficiency among other initiaenergy programs, weatherization assistance, and efficient transportation efficiency among other inefficiency among other initiatives.

The idea is that PACE programs help home and business owners pay for the upfront costs of green initiatives, such as solar panels or energy efficiency retrofits, which the property owner then pays back through increased property taxes by a set rate over about 20 years.

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.

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

Download the report: Successful City Initiatives with Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Funding

In an effort to raise public and political awareness on cutting CO2 emissions and raising energy efficiency, the Committee for a Secure Green Future in Massachusetts successfully put a Plan B initiative on its November 2008 ballot.