Sentences with phrase «including energy efficient building»

NAR sent a letter to members of Congress, urging them to move forward with legislation which would address several national energy challenges, including energy efficient building codes.

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The Channel Seven series will focus on renovating the property so it is energy and water efficient, both inside and out, by dealing with issues in the design elements including orientation, insulation and building materials.

The facility was built at a cost of A$ 85m, which included considerable investment in water and energy - saving technology: it is intended to be environmentally sustainable and energy efficient in the long - term.

Located in the Tremont section of The Bronx, with easy access to public transportation, pharmacies, grocery stores, and public parks, the seven - story building will feature energy efficient construction, including windows, fixtures, and an integrated solar array as well as a rooftop terrace and community garden.

The complex includes cable and internet service and energy efficient building materials such as energy star appliances, energy efficient lighting and water - conserving fixtures.

St. Nicks Alliance is sponsor and developer of a building which will include a roof garden, community room, laundry room and energy - efficient lighting and appliances.

Additionally, the BNMC offers several energy efficient amenities, including electric vehicle charging stations and LEED - certified buildings.

A leading expert on sustainable buildings, Brown directs the University of Oregon's Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory, where researchers test ways to make structures, including hospitals, radically more energy ebuildings, Brown directs the University of Oregon's Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory, where researchers test ways to make structures, including hospitals, radically more energy effiEnergy Studies in Buildings Laboratory, where researchers test ways to make structures, including hospitals, radically more energy eBuildings Laboratory, where researchers test ways to make structures, including hospitals, radically more energy effienergy efficient.

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.

While as a proof - of - concept the research group built a more energy - efficient incandescent light bulb, the same approach could also be used to improve the performance of other hot thermal emitters, including thermo - photovoltaic devices.

That includes bone formation, muscle building, efficient metabolism of fat, and regulating mood and energy.

Not only are there huge opportunities for environmental and financial benefits of energy efficient buildings, but recent studies, including the James Review on the procurement of education buildings, have demonstrated the direct link between the quality of school buildings and academic attainment.

Moorgate Primary Academy in Staffordshire benefitted from # 3.6 million worth of funding, which has seen a two - storey building with bright new classrooms and modern features, including an energy - efficient automatic ventilation system, be built on the school grounds.

Energy consciousness for both new and existing buildings was also covered in some detail, including how facilities such as lighting, through energy efficient products, can improve learning environEnergy consciousness for both new and existing buildings was also covered in some detail, including how facilities such as lighting, through energy efficient products, can improve learning environenergy efficient products, can improve learning environments.

Our line of modular classrooms includes state - approved buildings, standard portable classrooms and energy efficient options.

Some of those elements include: - Light - colored roofing that reflects heat and saves energy; - 70 percent ENERGY STAR ® certified appliances including refrigerators, TVs, computers and kitchen equipment; - Water - efficient toilets and aerated bathroom faucets; - 10 percent of the building materials used contain recycled content; - «On Demand» ventilation that provides fresh air for occupied spaces without wasting energy on unoccupied areas of the property; - LED lighting - controls that turn off the lights; - Incorporates high - tech daylight sensors to reduce electrical lighting with natural sunlight and - Uses renewable energy sources such as solar orenergy; - 70 percent ENERGY STAR ® certified appliances including refrigerators, TVs, computers and kitchen equipment; - Water - efficient toilets and aerated bathroom faucets; - 10 percent of the building materials used contain recycled content; - «On Demand» ventilation that provides fresh air for occupied spaces without wasting energy on unoccupied areas of the property; - LED lighting - controls that turn off the lights; - Incorporates high - tech daylight sensors to reduce electrical lighting with natural sunlight and - Uses renewable energy sources such as solar orENERGY STAR ® certified appliances including refrigerators, TVs, computers and kitchen equipment; - Water - efficient toilets and aerated bathroom faucets; - 10 percent of the building materials used contain recycled content; - «On Demand» ventilation that provides fresh air for occupied spaces without wasting energy on unoccupied areas of the property; - LED lighting - controls that turn off the lights; - Incorporates high - tech daylight sensors to reduce electrical lighting with natural sunlight and - Uses renewable energy sources such as solar orenergy on unoccupied areas of the property; - LED lighting - controls that turn off the lights; - Incorporates high - tech daylight sensors to reduce electrical lighting with natural sunlight and - Uses renewable energy sources such as solar orenergy sources such as solar or wind.

Other proposals included a greater focus on boosting fuel efficiency, the improvement of electric cars and increased tax incentives for the construction of energy - efficient buildings.

The Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 (S. 992) helps make federal buildings more energy efficient and cost effective, and includes $ 100 million dollars in EPA grants for local governments to make their buildings more energy efficientBuildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 (S. 992) helps make federal buildings more energy efficient and cost effective, and includes $ 100 million dollars in EPA grants for local governments to make their buildings more energy efficientbuildings more energy efficient and cost effective, and includes $ 100 million dollars in EPA grants for local governments to make their buildings more energy efficientbuildings more energy efficient as well.

Under President Obama's Climate Action Plan, the United States has acted under existing laws to cut emissions with sector - specific policies, including: emissions regulations; tax incentives for clean energy technologies; standards for energy - efficient appliances, buildings, and vehicles; and voluntary partnership programs to address market barriers to low - carbon strategies.

Mixt Greens was built following the USGBC's guidelines for green building and the space includes FSC certified wood, formaldehyde free plywood, zero - VOC paints, renewable and recycled materials and energy efficient appliances, making it not only impressive but totally hip too.

Friends of ours just built a green home in Denver, and although the builder did include major environmental upgrades on the building shell and materials, he seemed unwilling to include energy efficient lighting in his designs.

The report outlines areas where USCA states will focus collective efforts, including to expand clean energy finance tools, modernize the power sector, design energy efficient buildings, develop a green transportation system, build climate resilient infrastructure, and protect natural resources.

Their website hosts information on valuing green buildings, including information on their certificate program called the Valuation of Sustainable Buildings Professional Development Program as well as a Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum (303KB) that can be completed by appraisers as well as homeowners to identify and describe a home's green and energy efficiency buildings, including information on their certificate program called the Valuation of Sustainable Buildings Professional Development Program as well as a Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum (303KB) that can be completed by appraisers as well as homeowners to identify and describe a home's green and energy efficiency Buildings Professional Development Program as well as a Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum (303KB) that can be completed by appraisers as well as homeowners to identify and describe a home's green and energy efficiency feaEnergy Efficient Addendum (303KB) that can be completed by appraisers as well as homeowners to identify and describe a home's green and energy efficiency feaenergy efficiency features.

Policies are being implemented to encourage development of net zero buildings, including: increased energy requirements in the BC Building Code, the development of Stretch Codes, and creating innovation opportunities and financial incentives for advanced, energy efficient buildings.

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.

Topics include retrofitting historic buildings, mitigating risk in commercial and residential construction, energy efficient design, and strategies for below - grade water control.

-- The term «technology development focus» means the unique technology development areas in which a Hub will specialize, and may include solar electricity, fuels from solar energy, batteries and energy storage, electricity grid systems and devices, energy efficient building systems and design, advanced materials, modeling and simulation, and other clean energy technology development areas designated by the Secretary.

«(A) greater energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources, including any strategies regarding compliance with the energy efficiency standards under section 284 (a) of the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2009 and with the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards, and the green building standards, under section 284 (b) of sucenergy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources, including any strategies regarding compliance with the energy efficiency standards under section 284 (a) of the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2009 and with the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards, and the green building standards, under section 284 (b) of sucenergy sources, including any strategies regarding compliance with the energy efficiency standards under section 284 (a) of the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2009 and with the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards, and the green building standards, under section 284 (b) of sucenergy efficiency standards under section 284 (a) of the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2009 and with the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards, and the green building standards, under section 284 (b) of sucEnergy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2009 and with the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards, and the green building standards, under section 284 (b) of sucenergy efficiency and conservation standards, and the green building standards, under section 284 (b) of such Act;

To receive Green Community designation, communities must develop and implement a plan to reduce energy use by 20 percent within five years and meet additional criteria including allowing for permitting and siting of renewable energy, purchasing fuel - efficient and alternative fuel vehicles, and adopting more stringent building codes.

When built, Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR home plans will result in a home that is at least 15 percent more energy efficient than a home built to the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy - saving features that typically make them 20 — 30 percent more efficient than standard ENERGY STAR home plans will result in a home that is at least 15 percent more energy efficient than a home built to the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy - saving features that typically make them 20 — 30 percent more efficient than standard energy efficient than a home built to the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy - saving features that typically make them 20 — 30 percent more efficient than standard energy - saving features that typically make them 20 — 30 percent more efficient than standard homes.

Charles Feinstein EAP Sector Manager, Energy and Water PSLO Seminar November 6, 2013 Agenda Focal areas Institutional capacity building and policy advice Introducing new financing mechanisms and market - based approaches including trade in energy saving certificates Energy efficient cities and green infrastructure Policy and regulatory framework (feed - in - tariff) Resource assessment and pre-investment activities Financing RE (hydropower, wind, geothermal, solar PV) SupportingEnergy and Water PSLO Seminar November 6, 2013 Agenda Focal areas Institutional capacity building and policy advice Introducing new financing mechanisms and market - based approaches including trade in energy saving certificates Energy efficient cities and green infrastructure Policy and regulatory framework (feed - in - tariff) Resource assessment and pre-investment activities Financing RE (hydropower, wind, geothermal, solar PV) Supportingenergy saving certificates Energy efficient cities and green infrastructure Policy and regulatory framework (feed - in - tariff) Resource assessment and pre-investment activities Financing RE (hydropower, wind, geothermal, solar PV) SupportingEnergy efficient cities and green infrastructure Policy and regulatory framework (feed - in - tariff) Resource assessment and pre-investment activities Financing RE (hydropower, wind, geothermal, solar PV) Supporting T&D /

More than three decades ago, Craig was designing and building energy efficient homes that included features such as: low heat loss glazing packages, improved building envelope insulation packages, coupled thermal mass systems, and solar heating systems.

Starting with a brownfield and remediating the site, HOK Architects included whole slew of energy efficient features in this design build project.

This ExxonMobil climate and energy public relations op ed series from 2003 features articles submitted to news publications including «Building the energy future, «A look back at a look ahead,» «Bridging to the automotive future,» «Building a more energy efficient world,» and «Energy Beyond 2020.&energy public relations op ed series from 2003 features articles submitted to news publications including «Building the energy future, «A look back at a look ahead,» «Bridging to the automotive future,» «Building a more energy efficient world,» and «Energy Beyond 2020.&energy future, «A look back at a look ahead,» «Bridging to the automotive future,» «Building a more energy efficient world,» and «Energy Beyond 2020.&energy efficient world,» and «Energy Beyond 2020.&Energy Beyond 2020.»

In 2016, global corporates and NGOs showcased key solutions at Climate Week NYC, with Philips Lighting and the World Green Building Council hosting a special event that included a call for all new buildings to adopt energy efficient LED lighting by 2020 and for all existing buildings to use LEDs by 2030.

The current administration of Gov. James E. McGreevey (D) is working on other tough measures, including increasing the state's use of renewable energy, building more energy - efficient public schools, and requiring utilities and large manufacturers to report periodically their emissions of

Philips Lighting and the World Green Building Council hosted a special event that included a call for all new buildings to adopt energy efficient LED lighting by 2020 and for all existing buildings to use LEDs by 2030.

However, if we use energy efficient design strategies, incorporate including on - site power generation from renewable sources, and have access to off - site renewables if necessary, then the building sector can become the solution to the climate change crisis.

The broad elements of the plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions includes making Austin's building codes for both residential and commercial properties the most energy efficient in the nation.

New homes can also earn the ENERGY STAR, meaning they are at least 15 % more efficient than those built to code and include additional energy - saving features to deliver a performance advantage of up to 30 % compared to typical new ENERGY STAR, meaning they are at least 15 % more efficient than those built to code and include additional energy - saving features to deliver a performance advantage of up to 30 % compared to typical new energy - saving features to deliver a performance advantage of up to 30 % compared to typical new homes.

A zero net energy building merges highly energy - efficient building construction, state - of - the - art appliances and lighting systems, and high performance windows to reduce a building's load and peak requirements and can include on - site solar water heating and renewable energy, such as solar photovoltaic, to meet remaining energy needs.

The Energy Office is involved in a number of activities to encourage energy efficient new construction, including promoting the use of effective energy building codes, high energy efficiency rating systems, and other activities and publications, including a manual on passive solar construEnergy Office is involved in a number of activities to encourage energy efficient new construction, including promoting the use of effective energy building codes, high energy efficiency rating systems, and other activities and publications, including a manual on passive solar construenergy efficient new construction, including promoting the use of effective energy building codes, high energy efficiency rating systems, and other activities and publications, including a manual on passive solar construenergy building codes, high energy efficiency rating systems, and other activities and publications, including a manual on passive solar construenergy efficiency rating systems, and other activities and publications, including a manual on passive solar construction.

It goes on to summarize financial arguments for investments in energy efficiency, including that: they can repay themselves quickly, depreciate slowly and deliver decades - long returns; efficient buildings, higher rents and higher sale price are correlated; considering energy performance is an important component of risk management and an investor's fiduciary duty; and at a time when energy prices are becoming more and more volatile, efficiency investments represent a good hedging strategy.

Activities to encourage energy efficient construction include promoting the use of effective energy building codes, LEED certification and other high energy efficiency rating systems, and supporting activities and publications.

While specifics vary from program to program, savings categories frequently include financial incentives for HVAC systems, water heaters, building insulation, appliances, weatherization, lighting, and other energy efficient improvements.

However some of the measures mentioned in the speech this week include 3.4 % biofuel as a portion of fuel sales by 2012 (which will be music to the ears of the Diversa project Tim reported on), plus all government agencies are to use energy efficient transport and buildings, reduce fuel bills and buy only recycled paper.

Built on reclaimed waterfront land, the 101 - hectacre gardens comprise three separate landscapes and includes two massive (but energy - efficient) biomes designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects that contain tens of thousands of Mediterranean and tropical plants.

These awards recognize ongoing leadership across the ENERGY STAR program, including energy - efficient products, services, new homes, and buildings in the commercial, industrial, and public seENERGY STAR program, including energy - efficient products, services, new homes, and buildings in the commercial, industrial, and public seenergy - efficient products, services, new homes, and buildings in the commercial, industrial, and public sectors.

High - demand jobs within this field include construction workers building green homes and businesses, architects designing such buildings, PR specialists promoting green efforts, agricultural inspectors ensuring the quality of meat and produce, and electricians installing more energy efficient fixtures.

Maintenance Man — A + Maintenance & Remodeling — October 2011 — June 2014 • Provided a number of landscaping services for over 20 commercial clients, which included snow removal and tree trimming • Tested equipment after installation to guarantee it worked exactly as promised • Treated water supply after installing new pipes to make sure everything met safety guidelines • Painted over 100 buildings during course of employment, including siding and roofing • Installed a number of Energy Star products to make dozens of buildings in the Nashville area more energy efficient • Outsourced certain projects to other parties after running routine diagnostics to determine what needed to be reEnergy Star products to make dozens of buildings in the Nashville area more energy efficient • Outsourced certain projects to other parties after running routine diagnostics to determine what needed to be reenergy efficient • Outsourced certain projects to other parties after running routine diagnostics to determine what needed to be repaired