Sentences with phrase «higher environmental efficiency»

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We should also recognise that, in an era of high resource prices, better operating efficiency, improved resource management and products with a more sustainable environmental footprint make commercial and social sense.

«Good environmental controls and quality parameters all lead to our having a higher processing efficiency and ultimately better customer satisfaction,» McCullagh notes.

The facility incorporates high environmental and efficiency standards.

Our suppliers are committed to achieving high environmental performance through practices and policies including zero - waste, nutrient cycling, water efficiency, conservation of biodiversity, and energy and emissions efficiency.

Intel has reduced overall package size and enhanced cube efficiency for its line of processors by replacing all PVC inserts with thermoformed APET and corrugated fiberboard in a reduced package size for a substantial improvement in environmental impact for this high - volume product line.

Built by San Francisco - based DPR Construction and designed by ZGF Architects, based in Portland, Ore., Clif Bar's headquarters was completed in 2010 and has earned LEED Platinum by achieving high performance in energy efficiency, materials selection, sustainable site development, water savings and indoor environmental quality.

«For us, FE is the ultimate competitive environment for driving forward the development of high performance vehicles in areas such as environmental friendliness, efficiency and sustainability.»

Wolfe, who is the Vice-Chairman of the Legislature and the chair of the Environmental Committee, also noted that the operation of high - efficiency appliances does help to reduce the level of carbon dioxide (CO2) that is released by the US power grid annually.

«Our study shows that Schizochytrium is a high quality candidate for complete substitution of fish oil in juvenile Nile tilapia feeds, providing an innovative means to formulate and optimize the composition of feed while simultaneously raising feed efficiency of tilapia aquaculture,» says Sarker, a research assistant professor in Dartmouth's Environmental Studies Program.

«Our simple «diode» panel could obtain high brightness efficiency of 60 Lumen per Watt, which holds excellent potential for a lighting device with low power consumption,» said Norihiro Shimoi, the lead researcher and an associate professor of environmental studies at the Tohoku University.

«Our simple diode panel could obtain high brightness efficiency of 60 Lumens per Watt, which holds excellent potential for a lighting device with low power consumption,» said Norihiro Shimoi, the lead researcher and an associate professor of environmental studies at the Tohoku University.

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YLA also offers skills development in areas designed to produce high efficiencies in youth leadership, independent and cooperative learning (teamwork), environmental awareness and character education.

«Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance through engineering efficiency — but even as we focus on the fun to drive spirit of the NSX, I think a supercar must respond positively to environmental responsibilities.»

All of these theories have been integrated to balance «speed and efficiency,» «high - output with environmental consideration» and «high performance and safety.»

With fuel consumption of 44.1 mpg, the Fabia vRS offers high power and maximum fuel efficiency as well as excellent environmental parameters.

The innovative eight - cylinder is notable for its outstanding power delivery, targeted lightweight design, high efficiency and environmental compatibility.

Featuring a high - efficiency EV system and lean - burn engine, the Toyota GR Super Sport Concept previews a next - generation super sports car «set to deliver both ultimate power and environmental performance,» according to the press release.

The 9000 Turbo also is an Environmental Protection Agency - certified «large» car, with a spacious interior — and it has the EPA's highest large - car fuel efficiency rating of 21 miles per gallon.

Ah, but HF means High Fuel economy, a brag backed by the HF's five - speed - manual - tran smission model, which the EPA (short for Environmental Protection Agency) has given 45 - mile - per - gallon city and 50 - mpg highway fuel - efficiency ratings.

At Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), our mission is «to provide the Atlanta region a safe, secure and cost - competitive gateway to the world that drives economic development, operates with the highest level of customer service and efficiency, and exercises fiscal and environmental responsibility.»

A project led by graduate students at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara with support from the Institute for Energy Efficiency untangles the real cost of purchasing a high efficiencEfficiency untangles the real cost of purchasing a high efficiencyefficiency vehicle.

The High Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 (S. 506) encourages government buildings to become greener by achieving the highest standards for energy efficiency, indoor air quality and other environmental impacts.

The top priorities of environmental groups have for 20 years been higher fuel economy standards, new efficiency regulations, renewable portfolio standards, and greenhouse gas limits.

(2007) • Contribution of Renewables to Energy Security (2007) • Modelling Investment Risks and Uncertainties with Real Options Approach (2007) • Financing Energy Efficient Homes Existing Policy Responses to Financial Barriers (2007) • CO2 Allowance and Electricity Price Interaction - Impact on Industry's Electricity Purchasing Strategies in Europe (2007) • CO2 Capture Ready Plants (2007) • Fuel - Efficient Road Vehicle Non-Engine Components (2007) • Impact of Climate Change Policy Uncertainty on Power Generation Investments (2006) • Raising the Profile of Energy Efficiency in China — Case Study of Standby Power Efficiency (2006) • Barriers to the Diffusion of Solar Thermal Technologies (2006) • Barriers to Technology Diffusion: The Case of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (2006) • Certainty versus Ambition — Economic Efficiency in Mitigating Climate Change (2006) • Sectoral Crediting Mechanisms for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation: Institutional and Operational Issues (2006) • Sectoral Approaches to GHG Mitigation: Scenarios for Integration (2006) • Energy Efficiency in the Refurbishment of High - Rise Residential Buildings (2006) • Can Energy - Efficient Electrical Appliances Be Considered «Environmental Goods»?

«Although high agricultural efficiency consistently correlated with lower environmental impacts, the detailed picture we found was extremely mixed»

Komanoff chides environmental advocates who don't fully trust economists who assert that the «almost magic wand» of rising price on CO2 pollution will transform the global economy from fossil dependence toward renewables and efficiency if only the tax level rises high enough.

It is reasonable to assume that human CO2 emissions will continue to grow at a slightly higher level than population, despite the fact that there is considerable pressure on fossil fuels (economic as well as environmental) and the carbon efficiency of all nations is continuously improving (especially in the developed nations).

Hall, who wasn't involved in Hughes» study, thinks the EROI for oil sands would fall closer to 1:1 if the tar sands» full life cycle — including transportation, refinement into higher quality products, end use efficiency and environmental costs — was taken into account.

In emerging ASEAN, additional capacity of coal - fired generation is likely to be built using both high efficiency and low efficiency of coal - fired power plants depending on countries» environmental regulations and economic conditions.

-- The Secretary of Energy is authorized to provide grants to organizations to conduct business competitions that provide incentives, training, and mentorship to entrepreneurs, including minority - owned and woman - owned, and early stage start - up companies throughout the United States to meet high priority economic, environmental, and energy security goals in areas to include energy efficiency, renewable energy, air quality, water quality and conservation, transportation, smart grid, green building, and waste management.

ASEAN Energy Insights In the second in our series of ASEAN Energy Insights, Liam McHugh, WCA Policy Manager, reviews the environmental benefits of deploying high efficiency low emission (HELE)...

For example, Dr. Gattie states: «These are regions where advanced energy systems such as nuclear, high efficiency combined - cycle natural gas plants, CCS, and renewable energy can be implemented to meet complex and emerging economic and environmental needs and where carbon reduction can have the greatest climate impact (Gattie 2016b).»

These are regions where advanced energy systems such as nuclear, high efficiency combined - cycle natural gas plants, CCS, and renewable energy can be implemented to meet complex and emerging economic and environmental needs and where carbon reduction can have the greatest climate impact (Gattie 2016b).

High potential exists in specific sectors: energy efficiency: buildings; industry, transport; renewable energy; mobility and mass transportation; recycling, waste management; sustainable agriculture and forestry; environmental services.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY FEATURES Super-insulated construction (R - 40 walls and R - 60 roof) Photovoltaic solar panels Solar hot water (evacuated panels) High - efficiency hydronic heating (Heat Pump) Energy - efficient triple glazed windows Airtight Construction WATER CONSERVATION FEATURES Low - flow showerheads and faucets Sustainably Produced and Durable Materials FSC certified wood products Recycled - content resilient flooring 50 - year siding 40 - year, recyclable metal roof Locally manufactured materials HEALTH INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES Low VOC paints, adhesives and sealants Nontoxic finishes on flooring and cabinetry Formaldehyde - free insulation Formaldehyde - free cabinets Efficient ventilation PASSIVE DESIGN ELEMENTS Overhanging eaves and awnings sized to reject high - angle summer sun and receive low - angle wEFFICIENCY FEATURES Super-insulated construction (R - 40 walls and R - 60 roof) Photovoltaic solar panels Solar hot water (evacuated panels) High - efficiency hydronic heating (Heat Pump) Energy - efficient triple glazed windows Airtight Construction WATER CONSERVATION FEATURES Low - flow showerheads and faucets Sustainably Produced and Durable Materials FSC certified wood products Recycled - content resilient flooring 50 - year siding 40 - year, recyclable metal roof Locally manufactured materials HEALTH INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES Low VOC paints, adhesives and sealants Nontoxic finishes on flooring and cabinetry Formaldehyde - free insulation Formaldehyde - free cabinets Efficient ventilation PASSIVE DESIGN ELEMENTS Overhanging eaves and awnings sized to reject high - angle summer sun and receive low - angle winter High - efficiency hydronic heating (Heat Pump) Energy - efficient triple glazed windows Airtight Construction WATER CONSERVATION FEATURES Low - flow showerheads and faucets Sustainably Produced and Durable Materials FSC certified wood products Recycled - content resilient flooring 50 - year siding 40 - year, recyclable metal roof Locally manufactured materials HEALTH INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES Low VOC paints, adhesives and sealants Nontoxic finishes on flooring and cabinetry Formaldehyde - free insulation Formaldehyde - free cabinets Efficient ventilation PASSIVE DESIGN ELEMENTS Overhanging eaves and awnings sized to reject high - angle summer sun and receive low - angle wefficiency hydronic heating (Heat Pump) Energy - efficient triple glazed windows Airtight Construction WATER CONSERVATION FEATURES Low - flow showerheads and faucets Sustainably Produced and Durable Materials FSC certified wood products Recycled - content resilient flooring 50 - year siding 40 - year, recyclable metal roof Locally manufactured materials HEALTH INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES Low VOC paints, adhesives and sealants Nontoxic finishes on flooring and cabinetry Formaldehyde - free insulation Formaldehyde - free cabinets Efficient ventilation PASSIVE DESIGN ELEMENTS Overhanging eaves and awnings sized to reject high - angle summer sun and receive low - angle winter high - angle summer sun and receive low - angle winter sun.

Highlights from the survey, broken down by the Environmental Leader: Familiarity with green terminology is high for established terms such as recyclable (86 %) or energy efficiency (76 %), but lower for emerging terms such as carbon footprint (33 %).

This 60 % increase in city driving efficiency today brought Toyota one of the highest honors of environmental automobiles, Green Car Journal's Green Car of the Year award.This new Camry increases efficiency in more ways than one.

The little blue sticker means the item meets the highest standards of energy efficiency, set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

I am confident in my ability to perform environmental monitoring, with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy, both of which I am sure will be highly appreciated by you.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Department of Energy: * Featured on cover, with 19 page spread, for the August 2017 issue of DyNAMC Diversity Magazine * Recipient of the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's (EERE) highest honor, the 2016 Assistant Secretary's Outstanding IMPACT Award for exceptional leadership for improving employee morale within two years Environmental Scientist / Sr.

The benefits of green homes include: • Lower operational costs than conventional homes due to greater energy and water efficiency, which can result in lower utility bills; • High quality construction, since green label requirements for building materials and techniques often go beyond standard building codes; • More comfortable and stable indoor temperatures; • Healthier indoor air quality; and • Other features that reduce environmental impact such as proximity to parks, shops and transit.

The construction of a manufactured home, from factory to finish can actually yield up to 90 % less waste and environmental impact than site - built housing, owing to the efficiency of factory construction and the high standards of the HUD code.