Sentences with phrase «energy generation standards»

The company has used a mix of energy generation methods to meet the CA State Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and clean energy generation standards, which include solar, wind, geothermal, bio power, and hydro - electric.

Not exact matches

An Australian brewery's waste water recovery plant, designed to achieve world's best practice standards of water reuse and green energy generation, has won a Mercury National Materials Handling Award for Best Green Initiative.

The Cuomo administration estimates the Clean Energy Standard, chiefly its nuclear subsidies, will add an average of $ 2 to residential electric bills, although the Empire Center calculated the standard would hike the average residential bill by more than $ 2.09 in 2018 and by $ 3.40 in 2021 from added supply costs alone; compliance with the standard will necessitate major changes to the electrical grid, which will separately drive up customer delivery charges as utilities are forced to accommodate intermittent generation from solar panels and wind tStandard, chiefly its nuclear subsidies, will add an average of $ 2 to residential electric bills, although the Empire Center calculated the standard would hike the average residential bill by more than $ 2.09 in 2018 and by $ 3.40 in 2021 from added supply costs alone; compliance with the standard will necessitate major changes to the electrical grid, which will separately drive up customer delivery charges as utilities are forced to accommodate intermittent generation from solar panels and wind tstandard would hike the average residential bill by more than $ 2.09 in 2018 and by $ 3.40 in 2021 from added supply costs alone; compliance with the standard will necessitate major changes to the electrical grid, which will separately drive up customer delivery charges as utilities are forced to accommodate intermittent generation from solar panels and wind tstandard will necessitate major changes to the electrical grid, which will separately drive up customer delivery charges as utilities are forced to accommodate intermittent generation from solar panels and wind turbines.

«If the state is focused on reducing CO2 emissions, the clean energy standard should apply to Indian Point which is an essential generation resource critical to the state's goal of reducing CO2 emissions,» said Tammy Holden, speaking for Entergy.

The resolution calls for «PSC to incorporate in its proceedings firm requirements that 1) proposed transmission upgrades shall not include construction of additional, taller towers or widen the right of way, 2) preference shall be given to lower - cost proposals, 3) upgrades shall include a plan for supporting affordable local distributed renewable generation that takes into account both transmission and distribution; 4) that proposals demonstrate how they will advance the New York State Renewable Portfolio Standard and Federal, State, and Regional plans to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy generation...»

A generation of high - energy physicists came of age studying and testing the Standard Model of particle physics, a theory devised in the 1970s that has withstood all experimental challenges.

In addition to the new engine, Mazda has also announced that it will begin electrifying its cars in 2019 but focus on markets it calls «regions that use a high ratio of clean energy for power generation or restrict certain vehicles to reduce air pollution» (read: markets with extremely strict emissions standards).

Standard Explorer safety features include: • AdvanceTrac with RSC features Curve Control functionality to provide braking — optimized by each individual wheel • Second - generation first - row airbags, side seat airbags • Belt - Minder ® for driver and first - row passenger • Front passenger sensing system • Energy - management system pretensioning for height - adjustable first - row seat belts • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system for outboard second - row positions, for safely securing child safety seats • SOS Post-Crash Alert System ™ • Safety Canopy ® side curtain airbags • Tire Pressure Monitoring System

The task on emissions is twofold — to bend the curve of gas releases using regulations, incentives, education and standards, but (more importantly, to me) also to build the intellectual infrastructure and innovative, globally - collaborative culture that will be required for the next generation to take that curve down toward zero even as humanity's energy needs continue to rise.

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«It is clear to me that every further step along the current pathway of deploying first - generation renewable energy is locking in immature and uneconomic systems at net loss to the world standard of living,» Kelly wrote in a press statement.

It is clear to me that every further step along the current pathway of deploying first generation renewable energy is locking in immature and uneconomic systems at net loss to the world standard of living.

According to Kelly, «It is clear to me that every further step along the current pathway of deploying first - generation renewable energy is locking in immature and uneconomic systems at net loss to the world standard of living.»

Grid Tied PV - Nearly 100 % on site electric generation - blown in Cellulose & Air Sealing in the attic after extensive energy audit - Gas back up Solar hot water system with dehumidification loop - Window - quilt insulating window treatments The house is a fairly standard colonial that happened to have a great south facing roof in the back.

AZ's Renewable Portfolio Standard, 15 % clean energy by 2025, is one of the lowest in the U.S. AZ's RPS is unique in that it includes a 30 % set - aside for distributed generation.

The Green - e Renewable Energy Standard for Singapore («Standard for Singapore») allows Green - e Energy certification of renewable energy products throughout Singapore, in order to accelerate the development of renewable generation and renewable electricity markets, and to provide consumers a meaningful mechanism through which they can express demand for renewable electrEnergy Standard for Singapore («Standard for Singapore») allows Green - e Energy certification of renewable energy products throughout Singapore, in order to accelerate the development of renewable generation and renewable electricity markets, and to provide consumers a meaningful mechanism through which they can express demand for renewable electrEnergy certification of renewable energy products throughout Singapore, in order to accelerate the development of renewable generation and renewable electricity markets, and to provide consumers a meaningful mechanism through which they can express demand for renewable electrenergy products throughout Singapore, in order to accelerate the development of renewable generation and renewable electricity markets, and to provide consumers a meaningful mechanism through which they can express demand for renewable electricity.

There is evidence that the Midwest is steadily decarbonizing its electricity generation through a combination of new state - level policies (for example, energy efficiency and renewable energy standards) and will continue to do so in response to low natural gas prices, falling prices for renewable electricity (for example, wind and solar), greater market demand for lower - carbon energy from consumers, and new EPA regulations governing new power plants.

Most of these requirements take the form of a «renewable portfolio standard» (RPS) adopted by 26 states and the District of Columbia or «alternative energy portfolio standard» (AEPS) adopted by three states, which requires a certain percentage of a utility's power plant capacity or generation to come from renewable or alternative energy sources by a given date.

In that regard, I was the author of legislation that established a renewable energy portfolio standard for electric generation — that was our first effort at promoting renewables (which are carbon free).

By awarding contracts through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory under the DOE - funded Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP), the goal is to make wind energy from small - and medium - sized turbines cost competitive with other distributed generation technologies and increase the number of wind - turbine designs certified to national safety and performance stanEnergy Laboratory under the DOE - funded Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP), the goal is to make wind energy from small - and medium - sized turbines cost competitive with other distributed generation technologies and increase the number of wind - turbine designs certified to national safety and performance stanenergy from small - and medium - sized turbines cost competitive with other distributed generation technologies and increase the number of wind - turbine designs certified to national safety and performance standards.

Energy is fundamental to our society — Our ability to responsibly produce, safely distribute, store and efficiently consume the energy we need to maintain our standard of living while lessening the impact on the environment is crucial to our shared goal of a better future for the next generEnergy is fundamental to our society — Our ability to responsibly produce, safely distribute, store and efficiently consume the energy we need to maintain our standard of living while lessening the impact on the environment is crucial to our shared goal of a better future for the next generenergy we need to maintain our standard of living while lessening the impact on the environment is crucial to our shared goal of a better future for the next generation.

Among the supporting policies cited by the report are investing in public transportation infrastructure and renewable - based power generation, raising energy efficiency standards, adapting city design and planning, and land and forest management.

Industry growth supports the State's Clean Energy Standard, which mandates that 50 percent of electricity generation come from renewable energy sources byEnergy Standard, which mandates that 50 percent of electricity generation come from renewable energy sources byenergy sources by 2030.

Existing laws such as renewable portfolio standards, energy efficiency resource standards, long - term requirements for additional hydropower and wind power, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions caps will require a significant reduction in natural gas - fired generation throughout New England.

Based on international standards (ISO 14025), EPDs have worldwide applicability and include information about product environmental impacts such as resources, energy use and efficiency, global warming potential, emissions to air, soil and water, and waste generation.

All others would be required pony up for the new national standard by (1) buying RECs, (2) increasing in - state renewable energy generation, and / or (3) promoting in - state energy efficiency.

Now her influence has spread beyond REV.. She is also involved in overseeing Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Clean Energy Standard, which includes financial supports for the state's struggling nuclear generation and an aggressive 50 % by 2050 renewables sStandard, which includes financial supports for the state's struggling nuclear generation and an aggressive 50 % by 2050 renewables standardstandard.

The Lugar - Graham plan achieves savings in electricity and oil use by requiring higher mileage for vehicles, greater efficiency in power generation, increased use of alternative fuels and new standards for energy use in buildings.

Voters also showed robust support across demographics for the Clean Energy Standard, the regulatory program implementing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's objective of reaching 50 % of the state's electric generation from renewable sources by the year 2030 (the 50 - by - 30 target).

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.

This new Framework serves as the baseline for new Green - e regional and country - specific certification standards, and outlines the common core technical requirements for certification of renewable energy transactions that occur through electric service providers and other sellers of tradable certificate products, direct power purchase agreements (PPAs), and onsite generation.

While US emissions are decreasing slightly — both as a result of the administration's policies on renewable energy and vehicle fuel economy standards and because of sharply lower natural gas prices that have reduced coal use for electricity generation — it is unlikely that without additional regulation or legislation that the US will meet its 2020 target.

Traditional renewable energy standards mandate a certain amount of capacity or generation be served by clean resources, but do not determine when they should be delivered, the paper notes.

Besides net metering, many states have renewable portfolio standards that require a certain percentage of their generation to come from renewable energy by a specified date.

«These standards will also spark the innovation we need to build the next generation of power plants, helping grow a more sustainable clean - energy economy.»

As both the House and the Senate grapple with proposed carbon - cutting measures — carbon taxes and «cap - and - trade» schemes for big CO2 emitters such as coal - fired power plants; increased Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for cars, SUVs, and trucks; and mandatory set - asides for clean renewable energy in the mix of energy generation options — emissions from aircraft seem, at least for the time being, to have gone over the heads of most policymakers engaged in the rush to cut carbon emissions.

The EPA (1) does not have the authority to regulate existing power plants, (2) must finalize efforts with new plants before doing so, (3) has no authority over states» energy generation, (4) imposes too - costly, inadequately flexible, and physically impossible standards, and (5) exceeds EPA the Federal Power Act authority, they argued.

Because the generation attributes in this category are excluded from meeting the Renewable Energy Standard Tier 1 requirement, the NYGATS administrator will indicate on the associated Certificate that it is not eligible to satisfy RES Tier 1 compliance requirements and they will not count toward the interconnecting LSE's RES compliance mandates.

«Committed policies (S1) are those that have the force of law and are being implemented, such as AB 1493, which mandates efficiency improvements in light - duty vehicles, building energy efficiency standards like Title 24, and the renewable portfolio standard (RPS), which mandates 33 percent renewable electricity generation use by 2020.»

The standard was established in 2007 in the Next Generation Energy Act and signed by Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

The legislation released today would stabilize the solar market through 2021 by increasing the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) target for solar, closing the current solar renewable energy credit trading program in an orderly way, reducing the overall cost of the current solar RPS by lowering the Solar Alternative Compliance Payment, and setting in motion a process for considering the next generation of solar incentives in the Garden State.

Therefore if there's a way to significantly reduce our CO2 emissions without ruining our standard of living (and the first big step in that would be to replace fossil fuels with nuclear energy for electricity generation) I would definitely want to take it.

The truth is that mainstream green building certification systems such as LEED, Built Green Canada, and Green Globes all reward strategies that lower energy demand, while next - generation standards such as Passivhaus and Living Buildings are whittling building energy use very close to zero.

Like a full life - cycle analysis for judging the impact on net emissions of a switch in energy - generation technologies, a full Earth - system analysis should become the new standard in judging climate - policy proposals.

But those expectations were set by a pretty stellar opening performance: some exciting, progressive campaign trail ideas (green job generation, renewable energy funding), and some seriously good green work in his first months in office (nice cabinet appointments, an ambitious, active EPA, a solid national fuel efficiency standard, clean energy R&D; etc).

Much of the support for renewable portfolio standards is based on misperceptions about America's energy resources and the nature of electricity generation.

The utility has met the carbon reduction goals of the state's Next Generation Energy Act and has complied with the renewable energy standard, heEnergy Act and has complied with the renewable energy standard, heenergy standard, he said.