Sentences with phrase «generation of energy efficient»

These units are offered as a solution to the indoor air quality concerns that a new generation of energy efficient builders are focused on.

This new gas could be used to power our next generation of energy efficient gas fired power stations and to replace most of the gas imports that were expected to provide 80 % of our gas consumption by 2020.

Not exact matches

(As this helpful Popular Mechanics article explains, though more expensive, LEDs are in many ways thought to be the next generation of energy - efficient lighting.)

We can cut our gasoline consumption drastically by shifting from SUVs to the new generation of fuel - efficient and alternative energy cars.

Clean raw tobacco materials will not only reduce the risk for the consumer, but also ensure more efficient manufacturing of consumer products avoiding production stoppages, minimizing waste generation and at the same time contributing to environmental improvements (e.g. reduced energy consumption and CO2 emission control).

The approval of the natural gas - fired plant came at a time when the administration was generally attempting to move away from fossil fuel generation and toward renewable energy generation, per its Reforming Energy Vision, which seeks to make the energy grid more reliant on renewable sources and more effienergy generation, per its Reforming Energy Vision, which seeks to make the energy grid more reliant on renewable sources and more effiEnergy Vision, which seeks to make the energy grid more reliant on renewable sources and more effienergy grid more reliant on renewable sources and more efficient.

The projects that would help the region reach 80 percent cuts are ambitious: an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions in the eight participating counties, more energy efficient power generation through wind farms and solar power, the expansion of inter-city mass transit and a region - wide electric vehicle infrastructure, among many others.

This project will create jobs and reshape our economy for future generations, and will further our goals of making the State more energy efficient and affordable for everyday New Yorkers.»

Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have been working as part of an international team to develop a new process, which could lead to a new generation of high - definition (HD), paving the way for brighter, lighter and more energy efficient TVs and smart devices.

Although ORNL's proposed system would allow PHEV - makers to leave out the onboard charger that they currently install in their cars, the first - generation PHEVs are not intended for high - speed charging, says Frank, who is also founder of Efficient Drivetrains, Inc., a U.C. Davis start - up that designs energy - management systems for electric vehicles and hybrids.

For several years, a team of researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas has investigated various materials in search of those whose electrical properties might make them suitable for small, energy - efficient transistors to power next - generation electronic devices.

Priority areas of focus for this Initiative may include: energy efficiency, smart grid, second - generation biofuels, and clean coal technologies including carbon capture and storage; solar energy and energy efficient building and advanced battery technologies; and sustainable transportation, wind energy, and micro-hydro power.

The hope is to find ways to raise the operating temperature for real - world energy - saving applications — things like highly efficient power generation and transmission and computers that work at speeds thousands of times faster than today's.

Alternative forms of electricity generation — or some kind of efficient energy storage, such as better batteries — would be necessary for those times when the sun is not shining.

By automating the process of designing optical interconnects, they feel that they have set the stage for the next generation of even faster and far more energy - efficient computers that use light rather than electricity for internal data transport.

While quantum technologies remain grist for science fiction, a team of researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have taken an important step towards efficient light generation, the foundation for future quantum networks.

About Exelon Generation Exelon Generation, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, is one of the largest, most efficient clean energy producers in the U.S., with a generating capacity of more than 33,300 megawatts.

Generation of hydrogen gas must also be energy efficient to convert all of the electricity to chemical energy in hydrogen.

Use of renewable resources for the more efficient generation of sustainable energies / Focus on electrosynthesis...

In fact, my longtime collaborator, David Smith, is involved with a company called Kymeta that is using metamaterials to build a satellite communications dish that is cheaper, lighter, and more energy efficient than the current generation of dishes.

Understanding how the molecular composition of the solvent can be manipulated and combined with catalysts to promote both capture and conversion of carbon dioxide holds the promise of creating energy - efficient, cost - effective, carbon - neutral energy generation.

------------------------------------------------------------------------ Each cell in the body is dependent on the efficient generation of cellular energy by mitochondria to stay alive.

Mitochondrial energy production is far more efficient, capable of generating 18 times more energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) than anaerobic energy generation.

Teaching future generations to be environmentally aware is an ever - growing benefit of the curriculum, but if children can be taught in a safe and energy efficient building then that provides a practical example too.

Teaching future generations to be environmentally aware is an ever - growing benefit of the curriculum, but if children can be taught in an energy efficient building then that provides a practical example too, writes the CIBSE's Dr Jacquelyn Fox

«With these three advanced new powertrains, the tenth - generation Accord will be the most fun - to - drive, refined and fuel - efficient Accord yet, «said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of America Honda Motor Co., Inc. «Just as the new Honda Civic injected new energy into the compact car segment, we expect this all - new 2018 Accord will make people rethink the midsize sedan.»

This takes the usual load off the engine and ensures highly efficient generation of electric energy largely without any additional consumption of fuel.

MSI has even said it will not ship a Windows tablet until Intel releases its next generation of Atom processors, which promise to be more energy efficient.

Technology can be made smaller and more energy efficient over time, thus handhelds are usually a generation behind in terms of tech and need their own format.

But there's a new generation of inductive bike lighting coming of age right now, which uses the naturally - generated eddy currents from the spinning wheel of the bike to produce enough electricity to drive bright (and energy - efficient) LED bulbs, and which promises to set cyclists free from the dreaded dead battery blues.

Also, things are the way they are — setting aside the politics (for recieving nations) and psychological costs (for those moving), it would make sense to some extent for people to move toward places set up for efficient wealth generation rather than to spread the wealth among the people whereever they are, so it wouldn't make sense to try to wipe the slate clean of the advantages gained from history let along geography, although the later does bring up the issue of climate change refugees, and some wealth generating capacity is spread out (land), and of course some clean energy resources are rather abundant in the developing world or parts thereof, and energy needs differ geographically even for the same lifestyle — see above... this whole paragraph should reference itself....

«A window of opportunity now exists to push for a cleaner and more efficient generation portfolio that will have significant impact on the energy sector and the environment for the next 40 - 50 years,» Mr. Mandil said.

2) Every new generation of vehicle is more energy efficient and produces less emissions than the prior generation.

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Energy efficient technologies can be found in all parts of the energy conversion chain: from exploration and production of primary energy resources, to power generation and oil refineries to electricity grids, to the final use in industry, buildings and transportEnergy efficient technologies can be found in all parts of the energy conversion chain: from exploration and production of primary energy resources, to power generation and oil refineries to electricity grids, to the final use in industry, buildings and transportenergy conversion chain: from exploration and production of primary energy resources, to power generation and oil refineries to electricity grids, to the final use in industry, buildings and transportenergy resources, to power generation and oil refineries to electricity grids, to the final use in industry, buildings and transportation.

I heard rumours of studies during the Californian electricity crisis that showed it was cheaper per watt to subsidise or give away energy efficient appliances to homeowners and businesses, than to build new generation capacity, I apologise for having nothing more concrete on this, but perhaps another commenter is aware of this or similar research.

Japan should balance and diversify its energy mix through a combination of renewable and nuclear energy and efficient thermal power generation, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today in its latest review of Japan's energy policies, stressing this would help the country build a more secure, affordable, safe and decarbonised energy senergy mix through a combination of renewable and nuclear energy and efficient thermal power generation, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today in its latest review of Japan's energy policies, stressing this would help the country build a more secure, affordable, safe and decarbonised energy senergy and efficient thermal power generation, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today in its latest review of Japan's energy policies, stressing this would help the country build a more secure, affordable, safe and decarbonised energy sEnergy Agency (IEA) said today in its latest review of Japan's energy policies, stressing this would help the country build a more secure, affordable, safe and decarbonised energy senergy policies, stressing this would help the country build a more secure, affordable, safe and decarbonised energy senergy system.

The portfolio includes events for the areas of photovoltaics, PV production technologies, energy storage, smart renewable energy, solar thermal technologies, solar architecture, energy efficient buildings and the use of biomass in power generation.

There are immense direct and indirect public benefits in transitioning to an efficient renewable energy system in terms of reduced incidence of diseases such as asthma, freeing up of most of the supplies of water that are now used for thermal electricity generation (and hence reduced conflict over water), reduced air, water, and soil pollution that accompanies fossil fuel production, processing and use, and greatly improved prospects of avoiding the worst consequences of climate change.

(9) a robust, efficient, and interactive electricity transmission grid that will allow for the incorporation of clean energy technologies, distributed generation, and demand - response in each regional electric grid;

The company has also been measuring its operational carbon for nearly two decades and seeking ways to reduce impacts through focused property management, use of energy efficient technologies, and the purchase (and more recently generation) of renewable electricity.

Through the process of integrating landfill methane with other solutions, the total addressable market for electricity generation technologies was adjusted to account for reduced demand resulting from the growth of more energy - efficient technologies, [8] as well as increased electrification from other solutions like electric vehicles and high - speed rail.

48 Growing Energy & Environmental Concerns 58 % of Americans rank «dealing with the nation's energy problem» as a top priority in 2006, up from 40 % in 2003 87 % of Americans cite home heating and energy prices as a «very big» or «big» problem for the nation's economy 88 % of US adults respond that «energy efficient» was very important in their electronics, appliance, lighting and heating / cooling equipment purchases Gallup polls: Americans» concerns about environmental issues have increased more than 10 percentage points between 2004 and 2006 The LOHAS Consumer Report: 91 % of people are in total agreement with the statement «I care about protecting the environment» ABC News / Washington Post Poll: 79 % of Americans think global warming poses a serious threat to future generations Source: AP SourceEnergy & Environmental Concerns 58 % of Americans rank «dealing with the nation's energy problem» as a top priority in 2006, up from 40 % in 2003 87 % of Americans cite home heating and energy prices as a «very big» or «big» problem for the nation's economy 88 % of US adults respond that «energy efficient» was very important in their electronics, appliance, lighting and heating / cooling equipment purchases Gallup polls: Americans» concerns about environmental issues have increased more than 10 percentage points between 2004 and 2006 The LOHAS Consumer Report: 91 % of people are in total agreement with the statement «I care about protecting the environment» ABC News / Washington Post Poll: 79 % of Americans think global warming poses a serious threat to future generations Source: AP Sourceenergy problem» as a top priority in 2006, up from 40 % in 2003 87 % of Americans cite home heating and energy prices as a «very big» or «big» problem for the nation's economy 88 % of US adults respond that «energy efficient» was very important in their electronics, appliance, lighting and heating / cooling equipment purchases Gallup polls: Americans» concerns about environmental issues have increased more than 10 percentage points between 2004 and 2006 The LOHAS Consumer Report: 91 % of people are in total agreement with the statement «I care about protecting the environment» ABC News / Washington Post Poll: 79 % of Americans think global warming poses a serious threat to future generations Source: AP Sourceenergy prices as a «very big» or «big» problem for the nation's economy 88 % of US adults respond that «energy efficient» was very important in their electronics, appliance, lighting and heating / cooling equipment purchases Gallup polls: Americans» concerns about environmental issues have increased more than 10 percentage points between 2004 and 2006 The LOHAS Consumer Report: 91 % of people are in total agreement with the statement «I care about protecting the environment» ABC News / Washington Post Poll: 79 % of Americans think global warming poses a serious threat to future generations Source: AP Sourceenergy efficient» was very important in their electronics, appliance, lighting and heating / cooling equipment purchases Gallup polls: Americans» concerns about environmental issues have increased more than 10 percentage points between 2004 and 2006 The LOHAS Consumer Report: 91 % of people are in total agreement with the statement «I care about protecting the environment» ABC News / Washington Post Poll: 79 % of Americans think global warming poses a serious threat to future generations Source: AP Source: NASA

Other studies of nearly decarbonizing the power sector by mid-century show that more efficient, advanced biopower technologies using low - carbon feedstocks, such as agricultural residues and energy crops, could provide a modest contribution of up to 15 percent of U.S. electricity generation (NREL 2012, UCS 2013).

JCM projects use Japanese technological expertise to deploy various approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, such as the installation of energy - efficient transmission lines in Mongolia; the installation of energy - efficient systems in the national hospitals of Vietnam; the installation of energy - efficient refrigeration at commercial food processing centers in Indonesia; the installation of solar photovoltaic systems in the Maldives and Palau; and power generation by waste heat recovery in the cement industry in Indonesia.

Wood energy produced with efficient technology is already competitive with fossil energy in many countries and can offer some of the highest levels of energy and carbon efficiency among bioenergy feedstocks, in particular when used for heat and power generation.

Directs the Secretary to conduct programs in partnership with the private sector that address: (1) hydrogen production from diverse energy sources; (2) use of hydrogen for commercial, industrial, and residential electric power generation; (3) safe delivery of hydrogen or hydrogen - carrier fuels, (4) advanced vehicle technologies; (5) storage of hydrogen or hydrogen - carrier fuels; (6) development of safe, durable, affordable, and efficient fuel cells; and (7) the ability of domestic automobile manufacturers to manufacture commercially available competitive hybrid vehicle technologies in the United States.

-- To accelerate the transition to a competitive, energy efficient low carbon economy and to end the use of unabated coal for power generation.

Renewable energy generation is getting more efficient every year, and the amount of solar cells we need to power the planet is not really that much.

This contrast in surface warming along the U.S. coast drives the frequent generation of cyclones, or low - pressure systems, that cross the Atlantic and are very efficient in drawing the upper atmosphere's energy down to the height of the turbines.