Sentences with phrase «far less efficiency»

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The EPA is reportedly drafting a far less ambitious rule that would focus on improving efficiency at coal plants.

A further reason why victory is unlikely is that the EU did impose lesser binding obligations, for instance with respect to minimum energy efficiency and energy efficiency labeling.

Plug - ins are expected to reach up to 60 miles on a charge (great for a commute but not for a longer trip); and though the Tesla reportedly went 241 miles on a charge in a recent European road rally, its everyday stop - and - go efficiency will likely be less and drivers will need «pit stops» far from home.

But in the case of photovoltaic (PV) materials, Kurchin explains, it is actually the minority carriers — those that are far less abundant in the material — that are the limiting factor in a device's overall efficiency, and those are much more difficult to measure.

When you want, the GS 450h lets you plod around in highly adjustable sofa - like chairs, insulated and isolated from excessive engine noise or road harshness, while netting fuel efficiency not far below hybrids with less than two - thirds the power.

Further, because e-POWER relies on the engine much less frequently, its fuel efficiency is comparable to that of leading conventional hybrids, especially during around - the - town commutes, Nissan says.

In the less obvious department, Honda have made a few changes to the CVT gearbox, reduced engine friction and added further efficiency to the air conditioning system.

And remember, energy is far from the dominant component of the economy, and phasing in a 50 or 75 % reduction in carbon emissions doesn't mean a 50 to 75 % reduction in energy usage — still less a 50 to 75 % reduction in productive use of energy, given likely efficiency gains.

The wind - farm, even if it functions at its «maximum efficiency», would produce far less than 1 % of the electricity needed in Toronto.

And by lowering consumption, energy efficiency will stretch the available rooftop solar resource farther, allowing solar to serve a higher percent of residential consumption while also allowing a smaller and less expensive solar system.

It is far less problematic these days in that the new nuclear designs make great strides in efficiency, cost reduction and safety.

Diesel and other engines can now get efficiencies nearly as good as fuel cells at far less cost, and the slightly lower efficiency is more than compensated for by useful heat recovery.

After the easy efficiencies are found, further efficiency measures often require greater cost for less benefit; and while greater efficiency may reduce costs at first, it can have the effect of spurring yet more consumption.

But substantial potential exists for further efficiency gains, especially in less energy - intensive industries, notably through more efficient motor drive systems and combined heat and power.

That way the collector absorbs solar radiation with high efficiency but emits far less thermal radiation.

Power generation could be far more superior in efficiency and using less resources but governments want companies to be the one to foot the bill.

This commonsense reform would recognize that the hourly rates of emissions — a hallmark measure of efficiency improvement — is the relevant NSR test, as opposed to the annual emissions total that is far less relevant to the technological performance of the equipment.

But, without further policy efforts, these benefits are unlikely to be realised as less than a third of global final energy demand is covered by efficiency standards today.

Natural gas is a fossil fuel whose emissions contribute to global warming, making it a far less attractive climate solution than lower - and zero - carbon alternatives such as energy efficiency and renewable energy.

At the same time, cycling — which is the most efficient form of transportation — and energy efficiency, are by far the cheapest means of addressing a wide range of issues, from climate change, to congestion to high energy prices.Cycling is an Overlooked Solution In fact, even compared to mass transit, cycling requires less road maintenance (and hence taxpayer money), takes up less space, and results in far less emissions and noise.

News that the Trump administration is poised to ask Congress for deep budget cuts to the Energy Department's renewable energy and energy efficiency programs has thus far generated less outrage than the White House's abandonment of the Paris Climate Treaty, yet has the potential to be far more damaging to efforts to respond to climate change.

Further, the LCFS is less efficient than a carbon tax, but when combined with a price ceiling, the policy approaches the efficiency of a carbon tax as the LCFS policy become more stringent.

The cost - saving rationale is obvious — clients are demanding more for less from their law firms, and near - shoring offers an obvious means for cost - efficiencies, in more familiar and manageable setting than some of the far - flung offshore destinations.

The days when clients would pay 500 % of value vanish when they have the option, in small matters and large, to pay far less by finding a lawyer or firm which has done everything it can to promote efficiency in tendering legal services.

it is my understanding that we have far less fraud than other provinces in Canada, what proof do they have that it will increase efficiency of the real estate market... The changes are expected to be implemented in time for the assessments in 2013.

Due to energy - efficiency concerns, an entry with a soaring ceiling and sweeping staircase is far less popular than it once was.

And speaking of efficiency, a ducted extractor that vents directly outside will perform far better than a recirculation one, therefore try to position it on an external wall of your house, as you'll need less ugly ducting.