Sentences with phrase «for improvements in energy efficiency»

Although both energy use and greenhouse gas emissions increased in Canada between 1990 and 1999, the increase would have been much greater if not for improvements in energy efficiency.

The researchers found three main reasons for the improvements in energy efficiency.

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«Energy markets are changing, with lower cost solar panels, improvements in geothermal, and advances in building energy efficiency giving us new alternatives for job creating, non-emitting sources of power,» said HEnergy markets are changing, with lower cost solar panels, improvements in geothermal, and advances in building energy efficiency giving us new alternatives for job creating, non-emitting sources of power,» said Henergy efficiency giving us new alternatives for job creating, non-emitting sources of power,» said Horgan.

In addition, the FHA insures purchase - and - improvement loans for when you want to buy a home that needs repairs; 203k construction loans for when you want to buy a home that's newly built; and energy - efficiency loans for when you want to finance the costs of energy - efficiency improvements into your loan.

«PG&E commends California's vintners and growers for their continued progress in adopting energy efficiency improvements,» said Tom Wilson, manager of customer energy solutions for PG&E.

We are still waiting for the UK Government to set out exactly how they will source funding for energy efficiency improvements in low income homes and address some of the shortfall which needs to be met».

Warm Front in England provides grants for energy efficiency improvements for vulnerable private sector households.

The program, which seeks to significantly increase the number of energy efficiency improvements undertaken, will create green jobs by stimulating investment in energy efficiency improvements for residential homes and small commercial, not - for - profit and multifamily buildings.

In an interview with the Observer Monday afternoon, Ms. Been said that the city will try to work with building owners to help pay for energy efficiency overhauls or capital improvements in exchange for agreeing to keep rents affordable for a period of time, or even enter the units into rent regulatioIn an interview with the Observer Monday afternoon, Ms. Been said that the city will try to work with building owners to help pay for energy efficiency overhauls or capital improvements in exchange for agreeing to keep rents affordable for a period of time, or even enter the units into rent regulatioin exchange for agreeing to keep rents affordable for a period of time, or even enter the units into rent regulation.

The energy savings generated by these efficiency improvements to state - owned buildings will not only repay the state's initial investment in a few years, but will continue to save millions of taxpayer dollars for years to come.»

In addition, Affected State Entities may receive credit towards meeting the Target for installing on - site renewable generation if the host site for such renewable generation has deployed all cost - effective energy efficiency improvements consistent with the goals of this Executive Order.

If he accepts that savings can be made through investment in insulation, why, when households will face higher tax bills for years to come, is he resistant to our policy, which would give every home in the country an entitlement to # 6,500 - worth of immediate energy efficiency improvements, paid for from the savings that people make on their fuel bills?

For example, a better understanding of the structure and properties of solar - energy materials may speed improvements in their efficiency.

The project will provide grants for development of «breakthrough» technologies in areas such as reduction of foreign oil consumption and energy - related emissions, and improvements in energy - efficiency.

«Economic and population growth are drivers for emissions and they have outpaced the improvements of energy efficiency,» said Ottmar Edenhofer, economist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany and co-chair of Working Group III of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

A vote in favor of the panel's recommendation by the board won't kill the projects completely — the panel also recommends revising the methodology to account for the annual efficiency improvements expected in the coal energy industry.

U.S. government estimates indicate, for example, that even a modest improvement in the efficiency of the common hydraulic pump could save American industry hundreds of millions of dollars in annual energy costs.

-- Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to establish annual energy efficiency participation incentives to encourage participants in programs administered by the Secretary, including recipients under programs for which HUD assistance is provided, to achieve substantial improvements in energy efficiency.

The study goes on to state «There have been significant improvements to disposable nappies in recent years, for example a 40 % reduction in weight and volume, compact shrink wrapping in single film packaging and increased energy efficiency.

The HomeStyle Mortgage allows homeowners to include financing for a whole swath of home improvement (s) in with their mortgage, including kitchen upgrades, bedroom and bathroom additions, structural repairs, energy efficiency changes, and cosmetic alterations... (Read More)

NOTE: The home improvement energy efficiency tax credit is not only available to first time home buyers, it is available to any purchaser of a primary residence home and ALSO: is available to any homeowner regardless of if you purchase your home in 2009, 2010 or have owned your home for years.

For homeowners in some states, PACE loans offer what may be a more affordable alternative to conventional energy efficiency and home improvement loans, one that can be paid through a lien on their property taxes.

We've had Energy Trust and the City's Sustainability at Work folks come in and conduct assessments, and have identified electricity as the highest value opportunity for efficiency improvement.

Efficiency improvements applied to fossil energy sources are in all of our interests for two key reasons.

When asked for the most effective strategy they could implement to conserve energy, most participants mentioned curtailment (e.g., turning off lights, driving less) rather than efficiency improvements (e.g., installing more efficient light bulbs and appliances), in contrast to experts» recommendations.

Owen takes Amory Lovins to task for Lovins» uncritical belief in the power of efficiency improvements to lower energy consumption.

WASHINGTON (May 3, 2018)-- At the 2018 Responsible Care Conference and Expo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 13 of its member companies for implementing energy efficiency improvements in 2016.

The panel also tried to study tax credits for home energy efficiency improvements, but these programs «resisted analysis» because they are so complicated, which is a running theme in the report.

Many utilities offer on - bill financing programs that pair loan repayment with monthly energy bills to make it easier for homeowners and businesses to invest in energy efficiency improvements for their properties.

Japan, for example, has already made considerable investments into energy efficiency improvements, so its marginal abatement cost is higher than in countries that have not done so.

Energy efficiency works hand in hand with coordinated improvements in the energy system: by reducing overall demand for energy, energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets the additional electricity that will be used by electric vehicles and heat Energy efficiency works hand in hand with coordinated improvements in the energy system: by reducing overall demand for energy, energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets the additional electricity that will be used by electric vehicles and heat energy system: by reducing overall demand for energy, energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets the additional electricity that will be used by electric vehicles and heat energy, energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets the additional electricity that will be used by electric vehicles and heat energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets the additional electricity that will be used by electric vehicles and heat energy resources to ramp up and offsets the additional electricity that will be used by electric vehicles and heat pumps.

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses in rural America to purchase, install, and construct renewable energy systems; make energy efficiency improvements to non-residential buildings and facilities; use renewable technologies that reduce energy consumption; and participate in energy audits and renewable energy development assisEnergy for America Program (REAP) provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses in rural America to purchase, install, and construct renewable energy systems; make energy efficiency improvements to non-residential buildings and facilities; use renewable technologies that reduce energy consumption; and participate in energy audits and renewable energy development assisenergy systems; make energy efficiency improvements to non-residential buildings and facilities; use renewable technologies that reduce energy consumption; and participate in energy audits and renewable energy development assisenergy efficiency improvements to non-residential buildings and facilities; use renewable technologies that reduce energy consumption; and participate in energy audits and renewable energy development assisenergy consumption; and participate in energy audits and renewable energy development assisenergy audits and renewable energy development assisenergy development assistance.

Including efficiency / intensity improvements then, the first three factors in the Kaya identity determine a target total energy requirement for the world.

Energy efficiency works hand in hand with coordinated improvements in the energy system: by reducing overall demand for energy, energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets increased electricity demand from electric vehicles and heat Energy efficiency works hand in hand with coordinated improvements in the energy system: by reducing overall demand for energy, energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets increased electricity demand from electric vehicles and heat energy system: by reducing overall demand for energy, energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets increased electricity demand from electric vehicles and heat energy, energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets increased electricity demand from electric vehicles and heat energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets increased electricity demand from electric vehicles and heat energy resources to ramp up and offsets increased electricity demand from electric vehicles and heat pumps.

paying for carbon reduction projects is often perceived favorably by green - minded consumers, and it's easier to tell a good story about innovative projects in disadvantaged communities than to focus on dry subjects such as incremental energy efficiency improvements or waste reduction strategies.

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act [of 1975], as amended, specifies that the Department [of Energy] must consider for amended standards those standard levels that «achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified» and which will «result in significant conservation of energy.&Energy Policy and Conservation Act [of 1975], as amended, specifies that the Department [of Energy] must consider for amended standards those standard levels that «achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified» and which will «result in significant conservation of energy.&Energy] must consider for amended standards those standard levels that «achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency which the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified» and which will «result in significant conservation of energy.&energy efficiency which the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified» and which will «result in significant conservation of energy.&energy.»

(Sec. 265) Authorizes the Secretary to establish a research program to: (1) identify the factors affecting consumer actions to conserve energy and make improvements in energy efficiency; and (2) make grants to institutions of higher education to study the effects of consumer behavior on total energy use, the potential energy savings from changes in consumption habits, the ability to reduce GHG emissions through changes in energy consumption habits, increasing public awareness of federal climate adaptation and mitigation programs, and the potential for alterations in consumer behavior to further American energy independence.

(Sec. 299A) Amends the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 to require standards for the performance of real estate appraisals in connection with federally related transactions to include a standard that requires, in determining the value of a property, consideration of any renewable energy sources for, or energy efficiency or energy - conserving improvements or features of, the property.

Declares that: (1) programs to implement such standards shall together be known as the Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) program; and (2) the purpose of REEP is to facilitate the retrofitting of existing buildings to achieve maximum cost - effective energy efficiency improvements and significant improvements in water use and other environmental attriEnergy and Environmental Performance (REEP) program; and (2) the purpose of REEP is to facilitate the retrofitting of existing buildings to achieve maximum cost - effective energy efficiency improvements and significant improvements in water use and other environmental attrienergy efficiency improvements and significant improvements in water use and other environmental attributes.

Directs HUD to require new or substantially rehabilitated housing that receives certain financial assistance from HUD to develop a green plan that provides for: (1) siting of housing and improvements in a manner that provides for energy efficiency and conservation; (2) minimizing the effects of the development on the condition of existing trees; (3) the use of indigenous plants; (4) caring for and maintaining plantings; and (5) establishing a goal for minimum greenspace or tree canopy cover for the housing site.

Energy efficiency works hand in hand with coordinated improvements in our energy system: by reducing overall demand for energy, energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets increased electricity demand from new technolEnergy efficiency works hand in hand with coordinated improvements in our energy system: by reducing overall demand for energy, energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets increased electricity demand from new technolenergy system: by reducing overall demand for energy, energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets increased electricity demand from new technolenergy, energy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets increased electricity demand from new technolenergy efficiency allows renewable energy resources to ramp up and offsets increased electricity demand from new technolenergy resources to ramp up and offsets increased electricity demand from new technologies.

The potential for energy efficiency improvement is significant in new commercial buildings.

(Sec. 299D) Establishes in the Treasury the Alternative Energy Sources State Loan Fund for loans to states and Indian tribes to provide incentives to owners of single - family and multi-family housing, commercial properties, and public buildings to provide: (1) renewable energy sources for such structures; (2) energy efficiency and energy conserving improvements and features for such structures; or (3) infrastructure related to the delivery of electricity and hot water for structures lacking such amenEnergy Sources State Loan Fund for loans to states and Indian tribes to provide incentives to owners of single - family and multi-family housing, commercial properties, and public buildings to provide: (1) renewable energy sources for such structures; (2) energy efficiency and energy conserving improvements and features for such structures; or (3) infrastructure related to the delivery of electricity and hot water for structures lacking such amenenergy sources for such structures; (2) energy efficiency and energy conserving improvements and features for such structures; or (3) infrastructure related to the delivery of electricity and hot water for structures lacking such amenenergy efficiency and energy conserving improvements and features for such structures; or (3) infrastructure related to the delivery of electricity and hot water for structures lacking such amenenergy conserving improvements and features for such structures; or (3) infrastructure related to the delivery of electricity and hot water for structures lacking such amenities.

We call for a substantial improvement in energy efficiency; and electrification of the global vehicle fleet and all other downstream uses of fossil fuels.

In a decisive vote, 341 to 263, the European Parliament called for three binding targets for 2030: a 40 % cut in greenhouse gases from 1990 levels; at least 30 % of energy to come from renewable sources; and a 40 % improvement in energy efficiencIn a decisive vote, 341 to 263, the European Parliament called for three binding targets for 2030: a 40 % cut in greenhouse gases from 1990 levels; at least 30 % of energy to come from renewable sources; and a 40 % improvement in energy efficiencin greenhouse gases from 1990 levels; at least 30 % of energy to come from renewable sources; and a 40 % improvement in energy efficiencin energy efficiency.

-- For existing structures, a reduction in energy consumption from the previous level of consumption for the structure, as determined in accordance with energy audits performed both before and after any rehabilitation or improvements undertaken to reduce such consumption, that exceeds the reduction necessary for compliance with the energy efficiency standards under subsection (a) then in effect and applicable to existing structurFor existing structures, a reduction in energy consumption from the previous level of consumption for the structure, as determined in accordance with energy audits performed both before and after any rehabilitation or improvements undertaken to reduce such consumption, that exceeds the reduction necessary for compliance with the energy efficiency standards under subsection (a) then in effect and applicable to existing structurfor the structure, as determined in accordance with energy audits performed both before and after any rehabilitation or improvements undertaken to reduce such consumption, that exceeds the reduction necessary for compliance with the energy efficiency standards under subsection (a) then in effect and applicable to existing structurfor compliance with the energy efficiency standards under subsection (a) then in effect and applicable to existing structures.

Energy efficiency improvements in buildings, appliances, transport, industry and power generation represent the largest and least costly area for reducing CO2 emissions.

(I) support for a free or low - cost detailed building energy audit that prescribes, as part of a energy - reducing measures sufficient to achieve at least a 20 percent reduction in energy use, by providing an incentive equal to the documented cost of such audit, but not more than $ 500, in addition to any award earned by achieving a 20 percent or greater efficiency improvement;

(I) support for a free or low - cost detailed building energy audit that prescribes measures sufficient to achieve at least a 20 percent reduction in energy use, by providing an incentive equal to the documented cost of such audit, but not more than $ 200, in addition to any earned by achieving a 20 percent or greater efficiency improvement;

But according to Breakthrough Institute the highest rebound in energy use from efficiency occurs «not at the consumer level but in the productive sectors of the economy (industry and commerce) improving the efficiency of a steel plant may result in lower cost of steel, greater demand for steel, and also create greater economic growth - all of which will drive significant rebound in energy use following efficiency improvements.»