Sentences with phrase «new efficiency regulations»
The top priorities of environmental groups have for 20 years been higher fuel economy standards, new efficiency regulations, renewable portfolio standards, and greenhouse gas limits.
https://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/ Not exact matches
«The new regulation, a pioneer in Asia, seeks to balance the interests of promoting technological innovations with the potential to improve the level of inclusion and efficiency in the financial system, and to proactively address emerging risks to the system arising out of these new technologies.
While Regulation ATS has played an important role in preserving the integrity of the financial markets and has helped to promote transparency and efficiency in the trading of registered securities, the present regulatory model does not properly address the unique characteristics of new platforms that are designed to democratize the capital formation process.
Thomas Edison's incandescent lightbulb for commercial use received major upgrades in the past few years, enabling new regulations for energy efficiency and forcing consumers to grapple with new options
That is changing fast, however, as regulations aimed at improving energy efficiency are phasing out the old bulbs in favor of more efficient compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) and newer light - emitting diode bulbs (LEDs).
A climate deal between the United States and China could spur new regulations on vehicle - efficiency standards, refrigerant pollutants and methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, launching a new round of executive action that is sure to raise objections from a Republican - dominated Congress.
The new building regulations that came into force from April 2014 has given the modular industry a further opportunity to prove its ability to meet the challenges presented with energy efficiency.
Companies which, with an industry sector have embraced changes to meet the requirements of new regulations and ever - increasing demands for energy efficiency.
This industry sector has embraced the demand for energy efficiency and it E F continually meets the requirements of new regulations.
These analyses focus on the economic impact of transportation investments, strategies for using transportation infrastructure more efficiently, ways of increasing the economic efficiency of federal transportation programs, new ways of financing transportation infrastructure, and analyzing the costs and benefits of transportation rulemakings, in collaboration with the Office of Regulation (C - 50) in the Office of the General Counsel.
A new version of the ALL4 all - wheel - drive system is optimized for weight and efficiency with electrohydraulic regulation.
・ 20 percent better fuel efficiency thanks to the low compression ratio of 14.0:1 ・ A new two - stage turbocharger realizes smooth and linear response from low to high engine speeds, and greatly increases low - and high - end torque (up to the 5,200 rpm rev limit) ・ Complies with global emissions regulations (Euro6 in Europe and the Post New Long - Term Regulations in Japan), without expensive NOx aftertreatmnew two - stage turbocharger realizes smooth and linear response from low to high engine speeds, and greatly increases low - and high - end torque (up to the 5,200 rpm rev limit) ・ Complies with global emissions regulations (Euro6 in Europe and the Post New Long - Term Regulations in Japan), without expensive NOx aftregulations (Euro6 in Europe and the Post New Long - Term Regulations in Japan), without expensive NOx aftertreatmNew Long - Term Regulations in Japan), without expensive NOx aftRegulations in Japan), without expensive NOx aftertreatment
A wide range of policies aimed at increasing conservation, efficiency, and reducing emissions is vital, but carbon prices and regulations alone will not create new, clean and affordable energy systems soon enough or at the scale needed.
to help pass legislation that resulted in a two - year freeze on Ohio's renewable energy and energy efficiency standards, and, separately, established restrictive regulations on new wind farms.
That will translate, White House officials said earlier in the week, to new regulations for existing coal - burning power plants and directives to promote energy efficiency and new technology research.
There is evidence that the Midwest is steadily decarbonizing its electricity generation through a combination of new state - level policies (for example, energy efficiency and renewable energy standards) and will continue to do so in response to low natural gas prices, falling prices for renewable electricity (for example, wind and solar), greater market demand for lower - carbon energy from consumers, and new EPA regulations governing new power plants.
-- In addition to the policy under paragraph (1), it is the policy of the United States that regional electric grid planning to meet these objectives should result from an open, inclusive and transparent process, taking into account all significant demand - side and supply - side options, including energy efficiency, distributed generation, renewable energy and zero - carbon electricity generation technologies, smart - grid technologies and practices, demand response, electricity storage, voltage regulation technologies, high capacity conductors with at least 25 percent greater efficiency than traditional ACSR (aluminum stranded conductors steel reinforced) conductors, superconductor technologies, underground transmission technologies, and new conventional electric transmission capacity and corridors.
Media liberal pressure has prompted a stream of laws, regulations and directives to champion the criminal against the police, the child against the school, the patient against the hospital, the employee against the company, the soldier against the army, the borrower against the bank, the convict against the prison — there is a new case in the papers almost every day, and each victory is a small erosion of the efficiency and effectiveness of the institution.
Our next analysis swapped out a tra - ditional boiler for a high - efficiency (COP of 4.44) electric heat pump and, to our surprise, compliance could be achieved for all three house types with just the backstop values for insulation, airtightness and renewable energy (Ireland's regulations for new homesmandate a renewable energy contri - bution of 10 kWh / m2 / yr thermal energy or 4 kWh / m2 / yr from microgeneration).
As many Passive House Plus readersare aware, Part L1A of the building regulations deals with energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements for new dwellings and is the British government's key reference document guiding England and Wales towards meeting their 2020 carbon commitments.
In the simulated world of Hopenhagen, below - cost energy efficiency can deliver emissions reductions too cheap to meter; solar and wind power are already cheaper than coal; and «political will» along with new regulations and a modest carbon price will deliver technological miracles.
«(ii) reductions in distribution system losses of electricity achieved by a retail electricity distributor, as compared to losses attributable to new or replacement distribution system equipment of average efficiency (as defined by the Secretary by regulation); and
Coal companies are facing greater headwinds all the time with greater energy efficiency, cheaper alternatives and new pollution regulations eroding demand.
This is apparently because of provisions in the new regulation that «reward» states that increase energy efficiency.
In my blog I suggested that EU fuel efficiency regulation for new cars should demonstrate higher impacts on reducing GHG emissions.
The proposed regulations will provide new impetus for energy - efficiency measures to flatten out or even lower electricity consumption.
These revised efficiency regulations rely on the SCC to offset the costs and enrich the apparent benefits of the new requirements.
The 2009 Appliance Efficiency Regulations became effective statewide on August 9, 2009, and, as required by AB 1109 (Huffman, Chapter 534, Statutes of 2007), set new efficiency standards for general purpose lighting of a phased 50 percent increase in efficiency for residential general service lightinEfficiency Regulations became effective statewide on August 9, 2009, and, as required by AB 1109 (Huffman, Chapter 534, Statutes of 2007), set new efficiency standards for general purpose lighting of a phased 50 percent increase in efficiency for residential general service lightinefficiency standards for general purpose lighting of a phased 50 percent increase in efficiency for residential general service lightinefficiency for residential general service lighting by 2018.
At the very least, the Harper government will face political pressure to match whatever policies Mr. Obama can deliver without congressional support, which could include new energy - efficiency standards, support for renewable energy and greenhouse - gas - emissions regulations for the energy and manufacturing sectors.
Why else would activists be denouncing the decision of statistics celebrity Nate Silver to add a University of Colorado professor to his new website's list of contributing writers — a professor who agrees that greenhouse emissions are warming the Earth, favors a carbon tax and, in his words, has «supported what President Obama has done to combat climate change, including stronger regulations on efficiency [and] power plants... ``?
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The new regulations would have «gone into effect Nov. 1 and required any new cab coming into service to achieve a fuel efficiency standard of 25 miles per gallon.
To be compliant with the MEES regulations, before any new letting of a sub-standard non-domestic privately rented property, landlords must make energy efficiency improvements to bring its EPC rating above the minimum threshold.
«Employing a liberalized model would allow the profession to uphold the public policy rationale underlying regulation while welcoming the investment and capital that spurs innovation, allows for global competition, enhances efficiencies, and facilitates new ways of serving clients,» the report states.
Their duties are improving efficiency, implementing new energy policies, ensuring energy regulations compliance, handling waste management, identifying solutions for carbon management and updating energy monitoring records.
[06 / 2005 — 07/2013] Accounts Payable Manager • Managed special projects as assigned, operated effectively under changing circumstances • Developed and maintained internal controls and provided guidance to staff on system issues and coordinated system upgrades • Recommended, developed and implemented new processes to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department • Effectively managed a team by recruiting, developing, setting priorities and providing clear direction to the employees • Provided overall leadership to the department ensuring all deadlines are met and customer issues, concerns and questions are resolved in accordance with the company's and State's policies and regulations • Provided direction and planning to the department to ensure that all departmental processes are performed properly and in a timely manner and that department projects are kept on target
Customer Service and Administration Duties & Responsibilities Interact with customers in a professional manner to improve the client experience, resolving queries and issues in a timely and professional fashion while making all customer needs the top priority Implement quality assurance processes to ensure administrative accuracy and promote operational efficiency Assist in the execution of needs - based client assessment to facilitate successful product / service utilization Collaborate and communicate effectively with all departments and members of company management, acting as a liaison between customers and all staff members as well as representing institutions within the community Generate referrals and consistent repeat business through effective service and timely follow - up Meet and exceed marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established benchmarks Maintain a strong working knowledge of company products and services, respective marketplace, competitor strategies, industry regulations, and other pertinent information, applying all knowledge to related job functions Provide relevant guidance / leadership to new staff training efforts and coaching, consistently leading by example Oversee critical document control and management, maintaining all files in an organized manner Perform continuous assessment of client service operations while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective customer service and issue resolution techniques Adhere consistently to all established policies, guidelines, procedures, related laws, and other related constraints Utilize various technology applications to drive customer service and administrative processes Assist management team and senior department members with various other duties as assigned
New complete wooden sash windows are glazed in accordance with Building Regulations and the relevant BS standards (EN 1279) to offer the best in energy efficiency.