Sentences with phrase «local energy initiatives»

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Second, in response to both the biblical concern for justice and the problems of resources and energy, actively support international, national and local initiatives to conserve energy and resources and to reduce poverty and injustice.

One of the reasons, only one, that I favor local initiatives and control and a decentralized economy is that it can slow down the exhaustion of fossil fuels and survive the necessary transition to solar energy.

Most of its decisions, initiatives, and energies will originate in vital local communities.

Green Monday is a holistic platform that not only promotes plant - based diet but also encourages partners to incorporate other sustainability initiatives, such as local sourcing, waste reduction, energy conservation and other green outreach.

Via FrieslandCampina, dairy farmers can receive support from Essent to set up local initiatives for the production of green energy.

The project is a social initiative, which has seen the installation of a 250KW Solar PV Array on the roof of Cropper's Burneside mill to generate clean, green electricity, and enables residents — many of whom are also employees — in the parish local to the business» headquarters to benefit from investment in renewable energy.

Terranea Resort embraces the vision of Destination Hotels environmental initiative, Destination Earth, in decreasing energy and water usage, reducing waste, increasing recycling and composting, and purchasing local and organic food and beverages when possible.

Our clean energy initiatives will facilitate local job growth, reduce greenhouse gas pollution, help improve public health, and ensure the State's long - term energy independence.»

The Labour Party represented a violent physical threat, on a mission to «cripple local businesses... drain society of initiative, of energy, of the will to improve and innovate...» and ultimately seeking «the death of capitalism...

To build on the Cleaner, Greener Communities initiative, Governor Cuomo in August announced the Clean Energy Communities program with $ 16 million available to help local governments implement clean energy actions, save energy costs, create jobs and improve the enviroEnergy Communities program with $ 16 million available to help local governments implement clean energy actions, save energy costs, create jobs and improve the enviroenergy actions, save energy costs, create jobs and improve the enviroenergy costs, create jobs and improve the environment.

We must take the lead by converting our own autos and homes to efficient technology and by supporting local and state government initiatives that promote efficiency and alternative energy sources.

Amongst many impressive initiatives the St Andrews students managed to reduce their school's energy wastage by 50 % and had the Mayor of Worthing and the local Fairtrade steering group as well as parents, staff and students attend a Fairtrade coffee morning to raise money for their partner school in Africa.

The landscape of environmental protection initiatives has continued to evolve, now ranging from global policy and corporate campaigns to local recycling and energy efficiency programs.

Also on tap are Dan Reicher, the former assistant secretary of energy for efficiency and renewables and now climate change and energy initiatives director with Google.org, the philanthropic arm of the global search giant, as well as state and local leaders including Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York and Gov. Janet Napolitano of Arizona.

Further, local risk assessments and adaptation measures, along with other community initiatives related to e.g. energy diversification / independence, have been underway for years in many parts of the world.

Funding through REV Campus Challenge initiative to help schools improve campus efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, engage local communities in support of Clean Energy Standard

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) included several key funding opportunities for energy efficiency projects at the local level, including for the first time monies for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.1 Funding was additionally provided for state energy programs, weatherization assistance, and efficient transportation efficiency among other initiaenergy efficiency projects at the local level, including for the first time monies for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.1 Funding was additionally provided for state energy programs, weatherization assistance, and efficient transportation efficiency among other initiaEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.1 Funding was additionally provided for state energy programs, weatherization assistance, and efficient transportation efficiency among other initiaenergy programs, weatherization assistance, and efficient transportation efficiency among other initiatives.

One Planet Living principle Masdar Target ZERO CARBON 100 per cent of energy supplied by renewable energy — Photovoltaics, concentrated solar power, wind, waste to energy and other technologies ZERO WASTE 99 per cent diversion of waste from landfill (includes waste reduction measures, re-use of waste wherever possible, recycling, composting, waste to energy) SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT Zero carbon emissions from transport within the city; implementation of measures to reduce the carbon cost of journeys to the city boundaries (through facilitating and encouraging the use of public transport, vehicle sharing, supporting low emissions vehicle initiatives) SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Specifying high recycled materials content within building products; tracking and encouraging the reduction of embodied energy within material sand throughout the construction process; specifying the use of sustainable materials such as Forest Stewardship Council certified timber, bamboo and other products SUSTAINABLE FOOD Retail outlets to meet targets for supplying organic food and sustainable and or fair trade products SUSTAINABLE WATER Per capita water consumption to be at least 50 per cent less than the national average; all waste water to be re-used HABITATS AND WILDLIFE All valuable species to be conserved or relocated with positive mitigation targets CULTURE AND HERITAGE Architecture to integrate local values.

The last two segments of the program look at dysfunctional energy choices made by the U.S. government juxtaposed with successful local initiatives in Alaska, Baltimore and Kansas.

John Farrell directs the Energy Democracy initiative at the Institute for Local Self - Reliance and he develops tools that allow communities to take charge of their energy future, and pursue the maximum economic benefits of the transition to 100 % renewable Energy Democracy initiative at the Institute for Local Self - Reliance and he develops tools that allow communities to take charge of their energy future, and pursue the maximum economic benefits of the transition to 100 % renewable energy future, and pursue the maximum economic benefits of the transition to 100 % renewable power.

Since it started in 2005, this initiative serves as a model for how other communities dealing with extreme energy can fight to shut down polluting facilities AND put in place clean, community controlled sources of energy and green economy jobs that build off of the strengths of the local people, culture, and land.

By traveling from city to city across the nation, the initiative is garnering endorsements from local stakeholders to double U.S. energy productivity by the year 2030.

Announced by Governor Cuomo in August, the $ 16 million Clean Energy Communities initiative supports local government leaders across the State to implement energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable development projects in their communEnergy Communities initiative supports local government leaders across the State to implement energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable development projects in their communenergy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable development projects in their communenergy and sustainable development projects in their communities.

Also we analysed UK contributions to international initiatives for climate resilience and finance mechanisms and realised that they have so far not provided funds for local community - led projects; with the UK's Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) having only spent 1/2 of their budget (# 1.4 bn) on overseas development and a focus on investing in large scale (e.g. # 20m), readymade projects on forests.

Under a long history of «cooperative federalism», where energy, transportation, and land use decisions are made on a local level, coalitions like «Under 2 Coalition» for states, cities and regions and the «We Mean Business» initiative for companies have shaped climate policies.

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.

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Some of his suggestions for local planning initiatives include: Preserve wetlands by passing local wetlands protection laws; maintain biodiversity in the Hudson Valley by protecting sensitive lands through land acquisition; refrain from building in flood plains; require all new building to be «green» and sustainable and, ideally, change local building codes to require LEED certification; switch all public and government buildings to energy suppliers that provide wind and solar options as alternatives; implement smart growth communities by keeping construction in areas that are already developed thus preserving green corridors; and support cap - and - trade laws to decrease CO2 levels.

By allowing our communities to participate equally with private developers in the development and operation of wind energy projects, we are opening a new way to finance our other local development initiatives.»

Our wind energy projects, like this one in the State of Maharashtra feed reliable, clean energy into the regional energy grid, helping to displace polluting fossil fuel power generation whilst also supporting the local community through a number of education, healthcare and training initiatives.

If successful, SPARCC supported initiatives could lead to reduced energy burdens, repaired homes and demand for more local construction jobs.

SACE, as part of the Just Energy Memphis partnership, will be focused on informing implementation of current local weatherization and low - income energy efficiency initiatives and using these programs, and lessons learned, to help create better energy efficiency policies for housing in North Memphis that can inform programs across our rEnergy Memphis partnership, will be focused on informing implementation of current local weatherization and low - income energy efficiency initiatives and using these programs, and lessons learned, to help create better energy efficiency policies for housing in North Memphis that can inform programs across our renergy efficiency initiatives and using these programs, and lessons learned, to help create better energy efficiency policies for housing in North Memphis that can inform programs across our renergy efficiency policies for housing in North Memphis that can inform programs across our region.

«Sullivan County's initiatives are setting a local standard for responsible, sustainable and cost - effective solutions to energy and climate issues,» said District 4 Legislator Catherine Owens, who chairs the Sullivan County Legislature's Agriculture and Sustainability Policy Committee.

«The Clean Power Plan, by providing such a framework, would enhance ongoing local efforts and enable new local initiatives to improve public health, increase air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy innovation.»

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of Clean Energy Communities, a $ 16 million initiative to help local governments across the state reduce energy consumption and drive clean energy use in their communEnergy Communities, a $ 16 million initiative to help local governments across the state reduce energy consumption and drive clean energy use in their communenergy consumption and drive clean energy use in their communenergy use in their communities.

Announced by Governor Cuomo in August 2016, the $ 16 million Clean Energy Communities initiative supports local government leaders across the state by providing grants to eligible municipalities to implement energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable development projects in their communEnergy Communities initiative supports local government leaders across the state by providing grants to eligible municipalities to implement energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable development projects in their communenergy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable development projects in their communenergy and sustainable development projects in their communities.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced the availability of $ 3.8 million for the launch of a statewide Geothermal Clean Energy Challenge, an initiative designed to help stimulate financing and installation of large - scale geothermal systems at state and local governmental entities, public and private schools and healthcare facilities.

The key to his initiative is sustainability at the local level — whether it's to do with food, transport, building materials or energy resources.

New Orleans, LA (October 16, 2012)-- As part of the continuing effort to promote energy efficiency, the City of New Orleans announced today that the NOLA Wise initiative will expand to include commercial services and loan program designed to help local businesses make energy - saving improvements.

Increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and associated global warming are often in the news — for example, coverage of an international environment summit (like that held in Johannesburg in 2002) or of local initiatives to cut carbon dioxide emissions (like «Walk to School Week»), or energy - saving initiatives in school.

From property taxes that supply revenue for schools, to state and local taxes that fund road and bridge improvements, water and sewer projects, local housing initiatives and environmental programs, to even royalty payments that can sustain family farms and businesses — oil and natural gas development generates local economic benefits well beyond producing affordable, reliable energy.

It aims is to help local actors to understand, plan and execute initiatives successfully which, over time, will: save money, while increasing energy security; increase standards of living and the supply of more efficient and sustainable energy solutions; and reduce the overall use of energy and greenhouse gas emissions.

But honestly, I'd be better off dedicating my energies to reducing the meat and dairy in my diet, using my car even less, or involving myself in my local community green initiatives.

In a fight that showed the flaws in California's ballot initiative process and the sheer nerve of PG&E;, the state's largest utility, clean energy and local control has won.

In addition to providing an income and clean energy for its members, the initiative also channels funds into educational visits and environmental books for local schools.

Solar One's Citysol, a clean - energy - powered festival aiming to inspire interest and support for local sustainability initiatives, opens tonight 6 — 11 PM with music (Dragons of Zynth, DJ Mistakes, Brightside) and fourteen installations, which will be

The initiative brings together local, state and national partners to test the latest methods of optimizing storage paired with solar in order to increase resiliency from expanded sources of renewable energy.»

Lord Bourne, former parliamentary under secretary of state for the Department of Energy and Climate Change, said: «This new initiative from M&S is an excellent example of private enterprise working with its customers to produce clean, green energy and support local community gEnergy and Climate Change, said: «This new initiative from M&S is an excellent example of private enterprise working with its customers to produce clean, green energy and support local community genergy and support local community groups.

Through Swytch's renewable energy Oracle data, they aim to «give municipalities the tools and data they need to create smart cities centered on local renewable and sustainable initiatives.»

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