Sentences with phrase «improve economic efficiency»

«A properly designed revenue - neutral price on carbon will improve economic efficiency, promote better environmental outcomes than existing policy and allow market forces to determine the course to a lower - carbon future.»

HFACT represents and promotes the interests of fishers in Hawai'i through education of fishers and the public, information dissemination, lawmaker advocacy, and improved economic efficiency.

When I seat as an arbitrator, I have two goals in mind: improving economic efficiency on the one hand, and pursuing justice and fairness on the other hand.

Not exact matches

This is the only criterion that they use to judge their economic record; nothing else has mattered - not stronger economic growth, not increased job creation, not improved productivity, not saving the environment, not greater tax efficiency and tax fairness, and not strengthening federal - provincial and Aboriginal relations.

In his committee testimony, Giancarlo wrote that the tech has «the potential to enhance economic efficiency, mitigate centralized systemic risk, defend against fraudulent activity and improve data quality and governance.»

The Company continually pursues additional capital efficiencies designed to improve economic returns.

Some reasons for the fall include: the Federal Reserve lowering the Fed Funds rate, declining inflation, improved monetary efficiency, economic slack, the continued global demand for US assets, and relative stability in the US vs. other markets.

For example, the World Economic Forum estimates that improving efficiencies by half in transport - related documentation and communication will increase global trade by 9.4 % to 14.5 %.

It understands with economist Alan Blinder that two questions must be asked about any proposed economic policy: Does it redistribute wealth from the rich to the poor, and does it improve the market's efficiency?

efficiency measures to recover an additional 450 GL by 2024, consistent with the Basin Plan legal requirement to achieve neutral or improved socio - economic outcomes.

The technical cooperation is of great significance for improving efficiency, reducing resource and energy consumption, developing green and safe mines, achieving sustainable development of resources and introducing innovation into economic growth.

If consolidation reduces cost, improves government efficiency, and supports economic growth without sacrificing local identity, then, New Yorkers want consolidation considered,» says Lee M. Miringoff, Director of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion.

The projects will be rated based on certain criteria, including economic benefits for local businesses, adherence to regional economic development plans and improved operational efficiency, according to the release.

Economic efficiency would be improved by a rising carbon fee.

8.4 improve progressively through 2030 global resource efficiency in consumption and production, and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation in accordance with the 10 - year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production with developed countries taking the lead

Focusing on economic efficiency and competition could improve some schools at the expense of others, and widen the gap between successful and struggling schools.

A project's ability to reduce energy consumption, improve the efficiency of a region's overall transportation network, and generate sustained economic activity along the corridor are among the selection criteria.

«In the current economic climate, maximizing efficiency and reducing overhead are the keys to success, and our solutions help properties improve productivity in nearly every area of operations, while also enhancing guest service from arrival through departure.»

«The consolidation will improve the delivery of services, ground policy in real - life experience, and achieve economic efficiencies that are critical to the operations of today's non-profit organizations,» said Gary Hattem, chair of the Pratt Center's Advisory Board.

However, there will always be uncertainties: lower economic growth, greater cost or other obstacles to unconventional gas production, higher achievements in energy efficiency, changes that improve the relative competitiveness of other fuels; but uncertainty can also work the other way.

Tad Patzek shows that improving power plant efficiency makes economic sense, «carbon sequestration» does not.

This includes supporting national economic and energy security, improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gases and building national competitiveness.

EESI advances policy solutions that will result in decreased global warming and air pollution; improvements in public health, energy security and rural economic development opportunities; increased use of renewable energy sources and improved energy efficiency; and the protection of areas such as the Arctic and coastal regions.»

We can begin to improve agricultural nutrient - use efficiencies and reduce industrial forms of nitrogen and phosphorus with current knowledge and technology and without suffering major economic blows.

The report covers several topics, including renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, navigating carbon markets, and navigating the global economic markets while transitioning to clean economies.

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).

Improving energy efficiency (EE) can reduce energy demand and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and deliver a range of other benefits such as improved air quality, enhanced economic competitiveness and, at the national [continue reading...]

Green freight refers to the efforts of the freight sector to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants and improve fuel efficiency across the global supply chain while maintaining competitiveness and economic growth.

The Global Green Freight Project was initiated by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition as part of a large - scale effort to reduce the climate and health impacts and improve the energy and economic efficiency of transporting goods and materials.

This strong political support and will is essential to support policies that encourage the uptake of low - carbon energy sources, improve energy efficiency and promote new technologies and innovation while maintaining energy security and economic growth.

(Sec. 298) Requires the Secretary of HUD to make grants to nonprofit organizations to: (1) train, educate, and advise eligible community development organizations or qualified youth service and conservation corps in improving energy efficiency, resource conservation and reuse, design strategies to maximize energy efficiency, installing or constructing renewable energy improvements, and effective use of existing infrastructure in affordable housing and economic development activities in low - income communities; and (2) implement energy efficiency improvements, resource conservation and reuse, and effective use of existing infrastructure in affordable housing and economic development activities in low - income communities.

Eight recommended actions can improve energy efficiency in buildings to unlock a «triple win» and address economic, environmental and social challenges in world's urban areas

Boulder and Denver Counties have set aside nearly $ 8 million of the grant funds to create a finance program to improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings and stimulate local economic growth.

Just as policies that improve domestic economic efficiency need not benefit all firms, it is perfectly plausible that international policies that look sensible from a global economic standpoint will not be beneficial to all countries.

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.»

And he does not mention the potential efficiency advantages of using carbon tax revenues to reduce other taxes such as taxes on work and thereby use climate policy to improve overall economic well - being.

In late 2015, the U.K.'s economic and finance ministry sought public responses to a consultation concentrated on simplifying and improving the existing energy efficiency tax landscape.

While slower than expected economic growth played a role in this decline, the majority was due to improved efficiency of cars, trucks, buildings and appliances and displacement of coal and oil with renewable energy and natural gas.

Done right, most of these investments would improve the health, economic vitality, efficiency and livability of cities.

Thanks to clean energy policy such as the REITC and Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS), North Carolina has seen cost - effective clean energy growth result in economic development in local communities, improved regional competitiveness, and increased energy diversity.

Improving energy efficiency (EE) can deliver a range of benefits such as improved air quality, enhanced economic competitiveness and, at the national scale, a higher degree of energy security.

Energy efficiency remains the most important strategy for cutting carbon pollution while improving economic productivity.

«A reduction of the necessary magnitude will require the near - simultaneous and successful deployment of all the available low - carbon energy technologies and massive international cooperation,» they say, adding: «improving China's energy efficiency will increase economic competitiveness».

After examining four strategies for deploying the revenue from a carbon tax, Jorgenson and coauthors Richard J. Goettle, Mun S. Ho and Peter J. Wilcoxen found that one strategy in particular — reducing taxes on capital — leads to an increase in economic efficiency that improves economic well - being despite greater inequality, as well as a decrease in carbon emissions: the «double dividend» of the book's title.

The chapter explains that improved energy efficiency is an essential part of the solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting global energy demand while also improving economic performance, increasing jobs, and enhancing environmental quality.

While the Breakthrough Institute believes efforts to improve energy efficiency should be pursued, based on sound economic sense and limited climate benefits, the growing consensus on the significance of rebound give good reason to remain skeptical that efficiency can be a primary driver of lasting reductions in climate - destabilizing greenhouse gases.

Thanks to improved efficiency, the economic crisis and the fracking - fueled boom of natural gas, which has a smaller carbon footprint than coal, the United States has already seen a 15 percent reduction in electricity sector - generated CO2 emissions since 2005.

Because of their unique characteristics, renewable energy and energy efficiency help alleviate the risks of fossil fuel dependence while spurring economic development and improving public health and the environment.

MAKING UNEXPECTED INROADS IN WASHINGTON DC: A few months ago, when a bit more of a nonpartisan spirit prevailed, Felix Kramer joined a delegation of several members of Environmental Entrepreneurs from around the country with teams that visited dozens of Senators, Representatives and key agency officials and their staffs, making the case that investing and spending on efficiency, renewable energy and a low - carbon economy can generate jobs, save money, and improve economic and strategic security.

Advancing voluntary and market - based solutions for improving water quality in a manner that maximizes economic efficiency and maintains environmental integrity.