Sentences with phrase «increase energy efficiency improvements»

«USDA and the Innovation Center will continue to work together to accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies and increase energy efficiency improvements on U.S. dairy farms,» Secretary Perdue said.

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In our two new data centers in California we utilized a new more energy - efficient approach to data center design and also invested in building improvements to increase energy efficiency.

In its 2009 Sustainability Report, CSWA reported marked improvement of Energy Efficiency scores since the 2004 baseline report, with vineyards increasing average scores in 7 out of 7 energy efficiency practices and vintners increasing average scores in 7 out of 10 criEnergy Efficiency scores since the 2004 baseline report, with vineyards increasing average scores in 7 out of 7 energy efficiency practices and vintners increasing average scores in 7 out of 10Efficiency scores since the 2004 baseline report, with vineyards increasing average scores in 7 out of 7 energy efficiency practices and vintners increasing average scores in 7 out of 10 crienergy efficiency practices and vintners increasing average scores in 7 out of 10efficiency practices and vintners increasing average scores in 7 out of 10 criteria.

Appropriate management practices could increase carbon sinks and energy efficiency improvements and production of energy from crops and residues would result in a further mitigation potential, or a cumulative carbon storage95.

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.

With this technique, the Empa team has again been able to significantly increase the energy conversion efficiency from sunlight into electricity using CIGS thin film solar cells on flexible plastic foils — to a new record level of 20.4 %, representing a marked improvement over the previous record of 18.7 % established by the same team in May 2011.

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 European Union set «20-20-20» targets — a 20 per cent reduction in carbon emissions from 1990 levels; increasing energy generation from renewable sources by 20 per cent and a 20 per cent improvement in the EU's energy efficiency — and it is expected that public sector buildings lead the way.

This system contributes to the improvement of fuel efficiency by increasing energy regeneration using the clutches to disengage the engine during deceleration.

In our two new data centers in California we utilized a new more energy - efficient approach to data center design and also invested in building improvements to increase energy efficiency.

Not only will house is in better shape, more attractive curb appeal, increased energy efficiency than when you purchased it, you may have instant equity due to the improvements therefore increased value of your home.

The goal is to increase the energy efficiency of homes in the U.S. by rewarding homes that are already scoring well, and helping to finance the improvement of those that aren't.

The VA will also allow homeowners to increase their rate and payment if the new loan is used to finance energy - efficiency improvements to the home.

With a «green» mortgage, formally called an energy efficiency mortgage or an energy improvement mortgage, your lender will increase the size of your loan to finance energy efficiency improvements to your home.

There is no special underwriting for this, but the lender «must evaluate the veteran's ability to pay the increased loan payments caused by the addition of energy efficiency improvements.»

If increasing your home's energy efficiency is on your list of improvements, consider the Lowe's consumer credit card.

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.

Within this framework, I.F.C. is prioritizing investments in renewable energy around the world: it is tripling its renewable energy and energy efficiency investments over the next three years, supporting improvements in energy efficiency through financial intermediaries, and helping increase efficiencies in transmission and distribution.

The good news is that the data center industry is making incremental improvements through increased efficiency, better data center management, and locating data centers near sources of clean energy.

In our operations, we are improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions through behavioral or management changes, technology improvements and increasing our use of low - carbon, renewable energy, like solar and wind power.

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.»

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.

(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.

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.

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.

It has also increased over time, as measures to improve energy efficiency and reduce waste plus pollution have been implemented, and there is no doubt that this improvement will continue, partly as a result of increasing fossil fuel prices and other market - driven considerations.

In the ACT Map scenario, energy and emissions in the transport sector are saved largely through major improvements in the efficiency of conventional vehicles and through the increased penetration of hybrids.

O'Donnell said this information would prevent heat pumps being grossly undersized, but warned of the risk of comfort - taking — the phenomenon where building occupants take back the benefits of energy efficiency improvements by heating their home to higher temperatures — causing energy use to increase, given the low running cost.

-- Muller believes humans are changing climate with CO2 emissions — humans have been responsible for «most» of a 0.4 C warming since 1957, almost none of the warming before then — IPCC is in trouble due to sloppy science, exaggerated predictions; chairman will have to resign — the «Climategate» mails were not «hacked» — they were «leaked» by an insider — due to «hide the decline» deception, Muller will not read any future papers by Michael Mann — there has been no increase in hurricanes or tornadoes due to global warming — automobiles are insignificant in overall picture — China is the major CO2 producer, considerably more than USA today — # 1 priority for China is growth of economy — global warming is not considered important — China CO2 efficiency (GDP per ton CO2) is around one - fourth of USA today, has much room for improvement — China growth will make per capita CO2 emissions at same level as USA today by year 2040 — if it is «not profitable» it is «not sustainable» — US energy future depends on shale gas for automobiles; hydrogen will not be a factor — nor will electric cars, due to high cost — Muller is upbeat on nuclear (this was recorded pre-Fukushima)-- there has been no warming in the USA — Muller was not convinced of Hansen's GISS temperature record; hopes BEST will provide a better record.

Analysis of CO2 emission trends in four major cement - producing countries showed that energy efficiency improvement and reduction of clinker content in cement were the main factors contributing to emission reduction, while the carbon intensity of fuel mix in all countries increased slightly.

As a senior Member of the Appropriations Commerce, Justice and Science Subcommittee, he has increased funding for energy efficiency improvements in municipal buildings and street lights, and has sponsored legislation to «green» the electronics industry.

At the same time, global energy - related CO ₂ emissions increased for the first time in three years, as improvements in global energy efficiency slowed down dramatically to 1.7 %.

«Policies driving energy efficiency improvements have more than offset the cost of energy policies and have resulted in lower energy bills on average for UK households, as independent reports have found, so it would be wrong to suggest they are increasing people's bills.»

It must implement energy price reforms, make dramatic improvements in corporate transparency and energy efficiency while ensuring proper safeguards against the adverse environmental effects of increased energy production and use.

In other words, they ignore the possibility that a significant portion of the efficiency - related energy savings will be offset as cost savings from efficiency improvements lead to increased energy use, otherwise known as «rebound.»

From 2010 to 2011, CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion decreased by 2.5 % due to: (1) a decrease in coal consumption, with increased natural gas consumption and a significant increase in hydropower used; (2) a decrease in transportation - related energy consumption due to higher fuel costs, improvements in fuel efficiency, and a reduction in miles travelled; and (3) relatively mild winter conditions resulting in an overall decrease in energy demand in most sectors.

(1) Science and the scientific process must inform and guide decisions of my Administration on a wide range of issues, including improvement of public health, protection of the environment, increased efficiency in the use of energy and other resources, mitigation of the threat of climate change, and protection of national security.

The «rebound effect» is when an improvement in energy efficiency triggers an increase in demand for energy.

Much like with the debate over decommissioning the aging Indian Point nuclear power plant, much of the added power that could be created because of the increased pipeline capacity, could just as easily (and probably far more cheaply) be offset with energy efficiency improvements in the region.

More research is also needed on the «rebound» effect, inwhich the energy savings from efficiency improvements are partially offset by corresponding increases in energy use.

The rebound effect — the phenomenon whereby improvements in the efficiency of energy services leads total energy use to decline and then rebound as consumers re-spend savings on increases in the same or other energy services — seriously undermines climate mitigation models that rely on efficiency for emissions reductions but ignore rebound effects.

Bloomberg says «a key goal of this year's update to the Google mobile operating system is to persuade more iPhone users to switch to Android devices by improving the look of the software,» and along with traditional performance improvements and increased energy efficiency, Android P is making to an effort to improve support for phones with notched displays like the one found on the iPhone X. On top of that, it seems Android P will also include new software to support devices with folding displays or multiple screens.

Home energy audits give homeowners the benefit of learning more about their house (or prospective property) by evaluating its energy efficiency and pointing the way to improvements that could increase efficiency and reduce energy costs, as well as a house's carbon footprint.

«Although the increasing size of Canadian houses decreases the overall efficiency of energy use in the residential sector, energy - efficient improvements can reduce energy use and GHG emissions.

They assess a home's energy usage, determine what improvements could increase energy efficiency further, and compute the savings and payback period of various options.

Things such as adding a new roof or new insulation to increase your home's energy efficiency are wise improvements that make your house «better than that house down the street,» Clement says.

Improvement plans for the property include increasing sustainable qualities to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification through improved water efficiency, energy use and air quEnergy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification through improved water efficiency, energy use and air quenergy use and air quality.

When the cost of your VA EEM projects are more than $ 3,000, but less than $ 6,000, mortgage lenders will analyze your energy - efficiency improvements to determine whether the increase to your mortgage payment exceeds the benefits of your project.

Lastly, the lender will verify that the proposed energy - efficiency improvements increase property value by an amount at least equal to the value requested via the VA EEM.