Sentences with phrase «new efficiency targets»

Williams said it's possible that the legislation could end up boosting electricity rates, but supporters say renewable energy prices are dropping and new efficiency targets would help keep bills stable overall.

The first is a new efficiency target for appliance standards and federal buildings.

Not exact matches

The new standards would set an efficiency target for 2025, and presumably set out incentives and state assistance to help energy companies, businesses and residents reach the goal.

New York and other states are taking action to reach energy - efficiency targets despite shifts away from efficiency initiatives at the federal level.

The pledge unanimously passed and signed by the Town Board at its April 11 meeting went on to ask «the New York State Legislature to commit to these same clean energy goals, which would represent a 20 percent increase over the current New York State Energy Plan targets» and to urge «Governor Cuomo to adopt a statewide minimum energy efficiency target of three percent per year of annual energy savings for New York's utilities as part of his comprehensive energy efficiency program, to be announced on Earth Day 2018, and further urges that this program be implemented through a centralized planning process rather than in separate utility rate cases.»

But in order to further strengthen the state's REV plan, New York must establish aggressive but achievable long - term goals for efficiency and renewables, with interim targets and other related goals, such as:

Mayor Bill de Blasio will lay out a plan today that would require thousands of buildings to comply with new energy - efficiency targets by 2030,...

While no countries put forward new targets, all of them — from emissions giant Australia to tiny Niue (population 1,398) inscribed their domestic carbon - cutting, fossil - fuel reducing, renewable energy and energy efficiency goals as part of the declaration.

«This discovery opens the possibility for the development of new drugs that can target these enzymes, modulate their activity and block or enhance the efficiency of this important DNA repair pathway,» Dr Fischer said.

This new work, described in a study published in the journal Energy and Environmental Science, is the first to successfully demonstrate the approach of going from carbon dioxide directly to target products, namely ethanol and ethylene, at energy conversion efficiencies rivaling natural counterparts.

In a new paper published this week in PNAS, researchers describe a potential new class of anti-cancer drugs that inhibit two or more molecular targets at once, maximizing therapeutic efficiency and sa...

But CRISPR's speed, efficiency and ability to target multiple genes simultaneously are making it the new standard for knockouts in mice, zebrafish and many other species.

The new technology endows the Spyder with spectacular performance and Green Party pleasing efficiency; claimed figures of 94mpg and 70g / km of CO2 emissions mix with a target lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife in less than 7 min 30 sec, a 198mph top speed and a 0 - 62mph time of 3.2 sec.

Ford's targeting the new vehicle to achieve AT - PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) status in the U.S., though it's hushed right now on the exact powertrain plans (except to say it will use in - house developed lithium - ion batteries and a high - efficiency Atkinson - cycle gasoline engine).

The automakers are targeting around 16 km / l of fuel efficiency from the new diesel powertrain to be featured in the latest Maserati Ghibli sedan.

Through applications of the new technology first in the mini-vehicle N BOX — the first model of the new mini-vehicle N Series — and gradually in other vehicle models, Honda is targeting top - of - industry fuel efficiency for every category within three years, while simultaneously setting a timeline of 2020 to reduce by 30 % CO2 emissions for all products sold worldwide, relative to emission figures for 2000.

One of the main targets of the new generation is the weight reduction and to increase efficiency.

Ford says it's targeting a highway fuel economy rating of 30 mpg or greater for the new - for - 2019 F - 150 diesel, and it seems the automaker could exceed that target; one of the five bars in the efficiency readout shows a high of around 35 mpg.

Thai - Tang, Ford executive vice president, Product Development and Purchasing said of the new Ranger's drivetrain, «Ranger's proven 2.3 - liter EcoBoost provides a torque target on par with competing V6 engines, but with the efficiency of a four - cylinder.

«Refined technical solutions, an explicit attention to the most challenging targets in terms of performance, comfort, efficiency and safety — these are the key elements of the all - new Maserati Quattroporte.»

Available in three trims — LX, S and EX — the all - new 2018 Rio is powered by a carryover but enhanced Gamma 1.6 - liter GDI four - cylinder engine, targeting improved fuel efficiency, better responsiveness and low - speed driving dynamics.

The Chinese just raised auto efficiency standards to 36.7 miles per gallon, higher than our new target for 2016.

In January, the governor announced a «comprehensive agenda to combat climate change» that called for aggressive increases in energy storage, development of at least 800 MW of offshore wind resources and new energy efficiency targets.

At an industry roundtable hosted by the U.S. - India Business Council (USIBC) in New York, Piyush Goyal, Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy discussed India's ambitious target of achieving 175 GW of renewable generation capacity and innovative ways of mainstreaming energy efficiency.

As I've pointed out before, Virginia's target is so modest that the state could meet it simply by adopting a few efficiency measures and supplying new demand with wind and solar.

During the second Climate Leaders Summit in Poznan, the signatories of the Montreal Declaration reported on their progress and agreed a new «action statement» presented to UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer, in which they committed to setting targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency to accelerate low carbon policies prior to the climate change meeting in Copenhagen.

Energy Efficiency Market Report 2016 Economies have needed less energy to grow in recent years, especially in China and other developing countries, but more vigorous policies are needed to achieve climate targets, says new IEA report 10 October 2016

Energy efficiency gains ground despite lower energy prices, new IEA report says Economies have needed less energy to grow in recent years, especially in China and other developing countries, but more vigorous policies are needed to achieve climate targets, says new IEA report 10 October 2016

To deliver on the new target the company has pledged to build on existing initiatives, which have seen it purchase 100 per cent renewable power certificates for its facilities and datacentres and boost its energy efficiency through a program to encourage efficient coding of new software applications.

«(i) review and update the provisions of its building code regarding energy efficiency to meet or exceed the target met in the new national energy efficiency building code, to achieve equivalent or greater energy savings;

It is possible that the agency's decision to drop demand - side energy efficiency from its target calculations was motivated by legal concerns, but its decision to keep new renewable generation in those calculations will still be challenged.

In the graph below, the light orange bars show that the listed states can achieve more than half of EPA's 2030 limits with a few modest energy efficiency measures: 1 % annual savings target, updated building codes, and 100 MW of new combined heat and power.

In order to achieve the target set by the Paris Agreement --- to limit the rise in global average temperature to below the 2 degree C threshold — all new construction must be designed to high energy efficiency standards and use no CO2 - emitting fossil fuel energy to operate; by 2050 the entire built environment must be carbon neutral.

The State Energy Plan is a comprehensive roadmap that targets a 40 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels, a 600 TBtu increase in statewide energy efficiency from 2012 levels, and a commitment to generate half of New York's energy from renewable sources by 2030.

Financial support being planned to get Poland and others to sign on to the 2030 targets could once again end up propping up its coal industry by paying for efficiency upgrades or even for new, more efficient coal plants.

State of Ohio Ohio Administrative Code (Chapter 123:4 - 1) February 2010 This code requires that buildings receiving state funding meet energy efficiency targets of the 2030 Challenge with new buildings required to meet a 50 % reduction in 2010, 65 % in 2015, 80 % in 2020, 90 % in 2025, and 100 % in 2030, and renovations of existing buildings required to meet a 50 % reduction.

Having ambitious carbon - reduction targets allows us to drive forward innovation, develop new energy - saving technologies and share our know - how through the supply chain and beyond to increase efficiency on a global scale.»

This new work, described in a study published in the journal Energy and Environmental Science, is the first to successfully demonstrate the approach of going from carbon dioxide directly to target products, namely ethanol and ethylene, at energy conversion efficiencies rivaling natural counterparts.

Uncommitted policies (S2), the second type, may lack detailed implementation plans or firm financial support, but have all been proposed, such as new efficient and zero net energy building targets, construction of the high - speed rail system, and initiatives by various agencies to, for example, increase biofuels use and continue progress in improving vehicle efficiency.

County of Marin, CA (pdf) May 2010 The California Energy Commission has approved the County of Marin's local ordinance, which requires new construction projects to meet and exceed the initial energy efficiency target of the 2030 Challenge.

City of Los Altos, CA (pdf) February 2010 The California Energy Commission has approved the City of Los Altos» local ordinance, which requires major renovation and new construction projects to meet energy efficiency targets consistent with initial target of the 2030 Challenge.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an ambitious acceleration of energy efficiency in New York, including a comprehensive plan to achieve a new target for significant greenhouse gas emission reductions, decrease consumer energy costs and create job opportunitiNew York, including a comprehensive plan to achieve a new target for significant greenhouse gas emission reductions, decrease consumer energy costs and create job opportunitinew target for significant greenhouse gas emission reductions, decrease consumer energy costs and create job opportunities.

Governor Cuomo Announces New Energy Efficiency Target to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Combat Climate Change

But the proposed 2030 renewable energy and energy efficiency targets within the EU Clean Energy Package are far too modest, particularly given the falling technology costs and the availability of new renewables technology.

Meeting the new energy efficiency target will deliver nearly one third of the greenhouse gas emissions reductions needed to meet New York's climate goal of 40 percent reduction by 20new energy efficiency target will deliver nearly one third of the greenhouse gas emissions reductions needed to meet New York's climate goal of 40 percent reduction by 20New York's climate goal of 40 percent reduction by 2030.

The AIA +2030 Online Series helps design professionals create buildings that meet the energy efficiency targets of the 2030 Challenge, offering strategies to reach a minimum of a 70 % reduction in building energy consumption and fossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions today, increasing to carbon neutral for new building designs by 2030.

The new 2025 energy efficiency target will cut emissions and energy costs by incentivizing building developers, commercial and institutional building owners, and residential households to pursue building improvements to reduce energy consumption by 185 trillion BTUs (British thermal units) below forecasted energy use in 2025, the equivalent to energy consumed by 1.8 million New York homnew 2025 energy efficiency target will cut emissions and energy costs by incentivizing building developers, commercial and institutional building owners, and residential households to pursue building improvements to reduce energy consumption by 185 trillion BTUs (British thermal units) below forecasted energy use in 2025, the equivalent to energy consumed by 1.8 million New York homNew York homes.

The new energy efficiency target will not only save substantial heating fuels but will set New York State on a path to achieve annual electric efficiency savings of 3 percent of investor - owned utility sales in 20new energy efficiency target will not only save substantial heating fuels but will set New York State on a path to achieve annual electric efficiency savings of 3 percent of investor - owned utility sales in 20New York State on a path to achieve annual electric efficiency savings of 3 percent of investor - owned utility sales in 2025.

We look forward to working with the utilities and the State of New York to meet the targets through the inclusion of multifamily buildings where a large portion of low income New Yorkers reside, and where efficiency can help create safe and affordable housing.»

Tim Johnston, «Australia Is Seeking Nationwide Shift to Energy - Saving Light Bulbs,» New York Times, 21 February 2007; Rob Gillies, «Canada Announces Greenhouse Gas Targets,» Associated Press, 25 April 2007; Matthew L. Wald, «A U.S. Alliance to Update the Light Bulb,» New York Times, 14 March 2007; Ian Johnston, «Two Years to Change EU Light Bulbs,» Scotsman (U.K.), 10 March 2007; Deborah Zabarenko, «China to Switch to Energy - Efficient Lightbulbs,» Reuters, 3 October 2007; energy savings from lighting efficiency calculated by Earth Policy Institute using IEA, Light's Labour's Lost: Policies for Energy - Efficient Lighting (Paris: February 2006), and IEA, World Energy Outlook 2006 (Paris: 2006).