Sentences with phrase «investment in energy efficiency»

These building energy systems and fuel sources provide ample complexity and opportunities for investment in energy efficiency.

Increase investment in energy efficiency, renewables and carbon capture and storage technologies while eliminating subsidies for fossil - fuel industries.

Smarter, state - based utility regulations have led to a massive investment in energy efficiency in recent years.

The impact of investments in energy efficiency extends well beyond reducing energy costs or addressing the environmental impacts of energy extraction and use.

We are dedicated to minimizing our total environmental footprint through significant investments in energy efficiency at our facilities and by using clean renewable energy sources on site.

In recent years, many states have embraced new energy efficiency policies and as a result, investments in energy efficiency programs have been increasing steadily.

Continued investment in energy efficiency will save money and avoid unnecessary energy waste.

Many of the needed investments in energy efficiency will save both money and carbon.

And that means they'll make prudent investments in energy efficiency and alternative energy sources that help reduce their emissions over time.

There are many candidate technologies for reducing our CO2 emissions, ranging from nuclear power and «clean coal» to extensive investment in energy efficiency.

When it came time to justify stimulus investments in energy efficiency and renewables, the president did so in the name of job creation, not polar bears.

The developer's internal carbon fee is funding investments in energy efficiency and purchases of renewable energy credits.

First, while the committee's initial task was to complete a cost - benefit analysis, the study includes absolutely no analysis of the benefits from investments in energy efficiency.

The researchers predicted that federal investments in energy efficiency, cleaner transportation, and renewable energy would play major roles in stimulating the economy.

Much time and effort has been invested in addressing the market barriers that inhibit greater investment in energy efficiency technologies and practices in the buildings sector.

Even investment in energy efficiency technology, which is often seen as unglamorous despite its often almost immediate money - saving potential, reached a record $ 1.8 bn in 2007, up 78 % from 2006.

Washington, D.C. — Aggressive investments in energy efficiency in the short run and growing purchases of renewable energy over the long run are a powerful one - two solution for businesses, local governments, and states aspiring to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions now, according to a new report by a pair of clean energy advocacy groups.

Third, the subsidies discourage investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy that compete with the subsidized fossil fuels.

The CA - based, national non-profit made the announcement at a press conference hosted by the White House today in Mountain View, California where President Obama outlined his vision for more investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy.

«For too many years, progress to spur economic growth through investments in energy efficiency and clean energy sources, like the wind and sun, was held hostage,» said Lashof.

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.

In a study published in March, it compared three scenarios: completing Ukraine's partly built VVER nuclear plants; phasing out nuclear power and supplying Ukraine's expected power needs with conventional plants; and the same plan, but with investments in energy efficiency.

We need genuine solutions including, large scale investment in energy efficiency in buildings and transport, clean renewable energy such as solar and wind, lifestyle changes and the conservation of our world's forests.

Our customers benefit from First Climate's experience in developing and implementing customized, innovative financing solutions for investments in energy efficiency projects.

It would also level the playing field so that cheap oil doesn't undercut investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions.

DoD will conduct a coordinated energy assessment, prioritize critical assets and promote investments in energy efficiency to ensure that critical installations are adequately prepared for prolonged outages caused by natural disasters, accidents, or attacks.

China is also investing heavily in the burgeoning energy efficiency market, accounting for half the $ 2.2 tn investment in energy efficiency during 2016, the report says.

Channeling money toward investments in energy efficiency will not only help families cut costs but also create jobs while reducing energy demand, pollution, and greenhouse gases.

Fannie Mae Multifamily supports investment in energy efficiency at multifamily properties with mortgage financing incentives, resulting in better quality and affordable housing nationwide.

The American Lung Association supports programs and policies to encourage consumers and utility companies to expand investment in energy efficiency and energy conservation measures to reduce air pollution emissions, to reduce household energy expenses, and to stimulate new economic opportunities and job creation.

Over the next 15 years, the bill will provide incentives to attract $ 12 - $ 15 billion in private sector investments in renewable energy and $ 6 billion in utility investments in energy efficiency.

«As long as we spend more on subsidizing energy suppliers than we do on investments in energy efficiency, we are on a path to pain.

At both the federal and state levels, an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard is a critical policy that lays the foundation for sustained investment in energy efficiency.

The Telegraph — April 17, 2015 Half of England will be covered by wind turbines, solar panels and fuel crops unless there is huge investment in energy efficiency, campaigners have warned.

Accelerating the Governor's BuildSmartNY and K - Solar initiatives, NYPA will double annual investments in energy efficiency and solar deployments from $ 150 million to $ 300 million to get more clean, renewable energy into our local governments, public facilities, and schools.

One of the nation's most respected resource economists, Dr. Thomas M. Power, just released a new white paper showing that coal exports to China will increase that country's coal burning and pollution, and decrease investments in energy efficiency.

The International Energy Agency estimates that global investment in energy efficiency was $ 221 billion in 2015, an increase of 6 percent from 2014 and 60 percent greater than investment in conventional power generation.

While the EPA projects new investments in energy efficiency under the Clean Power Plan will ultimately generate savings on electricity bills for consumers, a report by NERA Economic Consulting ignores energy efficiency's proven ability to save consumers money and artificially inflates the costs of the EPA's proposal.

In the pending legislation, there is a provision that would treat investments in energy efficiency like any other utility spending project, allowing ComEd to earn its regulated rate of return on initiatives that draw down consumer demand.

«The Town of Smithtown, the first community on Long Island to receive the Clean Energy Community designation, has made considerable investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy to further their already laudable record of commitment to a cleaner environment.

In contrast to the House - passed ACES bill, APA includes much less investment in energy efficiency.

Ironically, had these regulations been in place for the last two years, Massachusetts might have seen increased investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy generation that would have mitigated the price spikes we've seen these past two winters by reducing our dependence on natural gas.

National Energy Action (NEA) is the national charity which aims to eradicate fuel poverty and campaigns for greater investment in energy efficiency to help those who are poor and vulnerable.