Sentences with phrase «energy usage rate»

For practitioners, that lower energy usage rate could translate into a sales edge when the homes are on the market.

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It seems perverse that at a time when government wants to be seen as «the greenest ever, it should continue to set a VAT rate of 5 % on the energy that we consume, but an increased rate of VAT on the means by which people can reduce their energy usage.»

These include lowering expense projections for retirement and health insurance expense to reflect lower projected usage and rates not available at the time the budget request was prepared; lowering utility cost estimates to reflect the significant decline in energy demand and prices resulting from reduced economic activity and lowering other operating cost estimates to reflect lower anticipated price changes.

Plans include installing tiny digital devices to record condors» heart rate and wing - flapping intensity to learn how wind speed and direction affect their energy usage.

Known as basal metabolic rate or BMR, it comprises just 65 per cent of daily energy usage.

8A / 12A switchable Level 1 charging cable CHAdeMO DC quick charge port Battery warming system MiEV remote system (pre-activated air conditioning, heater and timer battery charging) Approaching Vehicle Audio System (AVAS) for alerting pedestrians Charging Times: 3 22 hours for 8amp 14 hours for 12 amp 7 hours with 240V / 15A Level 2 charging system Less than 30 minutes to 80 % full with CHAdeMO Level 3 DC Quick Charger Driving Modes: «D» — allows maximum performance as it generates 100 % torque in direct response to accelerator input «ECO» — helps maximize energy usage («fuel economy») by slightly reducing overall power output to reduce the rate of battery consumption «B» — increases regenerative brake biasing to augment energy recycling (with 100 % of power production available)

Along with the increased structural rigidity of the platform that aids with occupant protection, standard safety items included on every new 2017 Nissan GT - R consist of the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) that features dual - stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensors that can vary the rate of air bag inflation based upon seatbelt usage and crash severity; a pair of side - impact supplemental air bags that are integrated into the front seats so that they move with the driver / front passenger as the seating position is adjusted; roof - mounted curtain side - impact supplemental air bags; energy - absorbing steering column; and LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) to properly secure LATCH - compatible child restraints without having to use the seatbelts.

I like e-ink even if the refresh rate is less than stellar for the amazingly efficient energy usage, but adding a back - light that could be turned on at night would make it just about the perfect display for mostly static content such as that found in books.

That's partially because we are on a fixed monthly rate energy bill, and partially because when I analyze my energy usage compared to last year, we're considerably higher overall even predating my Leaf purchase — and particularly over the summer months.

For instance, if the customer is billed under Time of Use rates, in order to understand how much a solar installation will reduce their utility bill, it is essential to understand how much energy they consume during peak demand times when energy is more expensive, and how those usage patterns intersect with the amount of energy their solar array is likely to be producing at different times.

The only appliance information needed to complete the rating was the verified energy usage of the HVAC equipment and water heaters.

The battle over energy rates — which often comes down to whether to keep rates lower now or pay more now to invest in technologies and efficiencies that can reduce energy usage and bills long - term — promises to flare yet again.

13 Fossil Fuels: Historical Development Fossil Fuels: Historical Development Coal: ~ 1000 BC: China 18th Century: Industrial Revolution Textile manufacturing machines (spinning jenny) Steam engine Iron and steel manufacturing As industry spread, rate of energy usage increased Industry tended to build in areas where fossil fuel supplies were already in abundance Infrastructure was developed / improved for transporting fossil fuels (i.e. coal) and the products made by industry

CUB's analysis was based on historical electricity rates, past efficiency program performance, energy usage assumptions, key market costs, and inflation estimates.

This ratings system was developed in response to EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive's intention to limit CO2 emissions caused by energy usage in builEnergy Performance of Buildings Directive's intention to limit CO2 emissions caused by energy usage in builenergy usage in buildings.

It might relate to the «asset rating» evidenced by an Energy Performance Certificate or to the «operational efficiency» assessed by comparing an assumed level of consumption with actual usage.

All of Toshiba's All - in - One PCs are rated EPEAT Gold, Energy Star 5.0 compliant and include Toshiba eco Utility, which allows them to quickly adjust the settings and power plan of their laptop and monitor their ongoing power usage with just a click.

Increased the consumers awareness of their usages and rates, and to help them better understand how the energy process works by using a consultative selling approach.

On a hot day, when energy usage approaches high rates during peak periods, the network executes a rolling shut - down of air conditioners on a store's roof — a few turn off while the rest run, then fire back up and others shut off.

USGBC looks at a wide range of factors — building materials, energy and water usage, indoor environmental quality, and sustainability — to award properties the points that will determine the overall LEED rating: Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum.