Sentences with phrase «on energy efficiency strategies»

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However, the Pan Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change lays out a number of policies that will compel more clean tech innovation in Canada, he said, including a price on pollution with a carbon price, to be in place across Canada by the start of next year, as well as a promised national clean fuels strategy, better energy efficiency standards and limits on greenhouse gases like methane.

The Alberta government received the final report from the independent panel led by University of Alberta economics professor Andrew Leach and announced its plans to phase out coal burning electricity plants, phase in a price on carbon, introduce a limit on overall emissions from the oil sands and introduce an energy efficiency strategy.

But rather than focus on the problems, we turned to the best performing schools to understand what others could learn from their energy efficiency strategies and celebrate the champions.

They include: 1) ensuring that power management, duplex printing, and other energy efficiency or environmentally preferable options and features are enabled on all eligible electronics and monitor compliance; 2) implementing sustainable data management and storage strategies; and 3) implementing cloud computing as a network for resources, software, and information able to be accessed online.

The approach is based on what can clearly be accomplished, rather than relying on indirect strategies for cutting emissions or boosting energy efficiency, including trading systems for emissions credits.

However, although many countries NDCs mention energy efficiency, they generally lack clear strategies and commitments on how to practically achieve the targets.

Visit ACEEE's 111 (d) webpage for more resources on incorporating energy efficiency as a CPP compliance strategy, and our joint NASEO - ACEEE State 111 (d) Resource Hub for our Answers to State Questions (ASQ) forum for state officials.

Some of the policies examined include the B.C. carbon tax, Ontario's Green Energy and Economy Act and phase - out of coal - fired power, Quebec's and Nova Scotia's regulatory cap on emissions, public transit strategies in Ontario, and federal fuel - efficiency standards for cars.

April 14, 2015 Lead Commissioner Workshop on Strategies Related to Data for Improved Decisions in Existing Buildings Energy Efficiency Draft Action Plan

(2007) • Contribution of Renewables to Energy Security (2007) • Modelling Investment Risks and Uncertainties with Real Options Approach (2007) • Financing Energy Efficient Homes Existing Policy Responses to Financial Barriers (2007) • CO2 Allowance and Electricity Price Interaction - Impact on Industry's Electricity Purchasing Strategies in Europe (2007) • CO2 Capture Ready Plants (2007) • Fuel - Efficient Road Vehicle Non-Engine Components (2007) • Impact of Climate Change Policy Uncertainty on Power Generation Investments (2006) • Raising the Profile of Energy Efficiency in China — Case Study of Standby Power Efficiency (2006) • Barriers to the Diffusion of Solar Thermal Technologies (2006) • Barriers to Technology Diffusion: The Case of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (2006) • Certainty versus Ambition — Economic Efficiency in Mitigating Climate Change (2006) • Sectoral Crediting Mechanisms for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation: Institutional and Operational Issues (2006) • Sectoral Approaches to GHG Mitigation: Scenarios for Integration (2006) • Energy Efficiency in the Refurbishment of High - Rise Residential Buildings (2006) • Can Energy - Efficient Electrical Appliances Be Considered «Environmental Goods»?

She works with municipalities and the private sector on climate preparedness strategies, solar energy and energy efficiency projects.

IEA welcomes Italy's plan to revisit energy strategy and further decarbonise economy The IEA praised Italy's comprehensive long - term energy strategy and efforts to comply with 2020 goals on renewable energy, climate change and energy efficiency 16 December 2016

CAMPUS CLEAN ENERGY — Institutions of higher - education across the U.S. are engaged in reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through a variety of strategies including energy efficiency upgrades, on - site renewable energy and behavior change to reduce energENERGY — Institutions of higher - education across the U.S. are engaged in reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through a variety of strategies including energy efficiency upgrades, on - site renewable energy and behavior change to reduce energenergy efficiency upgrades, on - site renewable energy and behavior change to reduce energenergy and behavior change to reduce energyenergy use.

The past five years have brought a sea change in urban climate action: increased awareness of the critical role that local leaders play in carbon reduction; new capacity in local governments to tackle climate change; and a sharper focus on strategies that advance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation.

paying for carbon reduction projects is often perceived favorably by green - minded consumers, and it's easier to tell a good story about innovative projects in disadvantaged communities than to focus on dry subjects such as incremental energy efficiency improvements or waste reduction strategies.

The resource set explores, in three units, why commercial building efficiency matters, the barriers to it, strategies for overcoming those barriers — including detail on the ENERGY STAR program — and practical, applied learning for students on assessing a building's efficiency in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.

The statement also said that the company will promote an industrial strategy focused on boosting investment in renewable sources, energy efficiency, smart grids and storage systems, as well as «gradually phasing out further investment in coal».

Carbon Development Strategy is a ten year action plan that includes the energy sector: National Energy Efficiency Program Geothermal & Renewable Energy Program Offshore Hydrocarbon Program The Government launched a public sector energy conservation program in early 2010 and has accumulated baseline data on energy consumption at the Ministry energy sector: National Energy Efficiency Program Geothermal & Renewable Energy Program Offshore Hydrocarbon Program The Government launched a public sector energy conservation program in early 2010 and has accumulated baseline data on energy consumption at the Ministry Energy Efficiency Program Geothermal & Renewable Energy Program Offshore Hydrocarbon Program The Government launched a public sector energy conservation program in early 2010 and has accumulated baseline data on energy consumption at the Ministry Energy Program Offshore Hydrocarbon Program The Government launched a public sector energy conservation program in early 2010 and has accumulated baseline data on energy consumption at the Ministry energy conservation program in early 2010 and has accumulated baseline data on energy consumption at the Ministry energy consumption at the Ministry level.

(9) develop strategies for overcoming the split incentives between builders and purchasers, and landlords and tenants, to ensure that energy - efficiency and renewable technology investments are made that are cost - effective on a lifecycle basis; and

(Sec. 154) Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to report to Congress on development and implementation of an integrated energy strategy to reduce utility expenses through cost - effective energy conservation and efficiency measures and energy efficient design and construction of public and assisted housing.

Much of Wednesday's program was devoted to Canada's rapidly expanding wind energy operations and maintenance (O&M) market, with representatives from some of the country's largest wind farm operators weighing in on strategies to boost efficiency, improve productivity and lower costs.

She co-authored a chapter on energy efficiency in a book titled Innovative Energy Strategies for CO2 Stabilization, published by Cambridge University Press inenergy efficiency in a book titled Innovative Energy Strategies for CO2 Stabilization, published by Cambridge University Press inEnergy Strategies for CO2 Stabilization, published by Cambridge University Press in 2002.

While it has long been known that cost - effective energy efficiency measures are beneficial to economic welfare and therefore worth pursuing on grounds other than climate change mitigation, the magnitude of rebound effects and their implications for the utility of energy efficiency as a climate change mitigation strategy remain contested.

The IPCC made clear: climate mitigation strategies that heavily rely on energy efficiency measures must be re-evaluated.

It goes on to summarize financial arguments for investments in energy efficiency, including that: they can repay themselves quickly, depreciate slowly and deliver decades - long returns; efficient buildings, higher rents and higher sale price are correlated; considering energy performance is an important component of risk management and an investor's fiduciary duty; and at a time when energy prices are becoming more and more volatile, efficiency investments represent a good hedging strategy.

Connecticut's finalized CES focuses on eight strategies ranging from efficiency to electric vehicles to doubling the renewable energy goal.

After carefully reviewing Mr. Trump's America First Energy Plan and searching for past statements on energy efficiency, it appears that he has not yet stated a position on this energy topic, which is unfortunate since energy efficiency is both (1) a key strategy for addressing climate change and (2) reducing energy costs and consumEnergy Plan and searching for past statements on energy efficiency, it appears that he has not yet stated a position on this energy topic, which is unfortunate since energy efficiency is both (1) a key strategy for addressing climate change and (2) reducing energy costs and consumenergy efficiency, it appears that he has not yet stated a position on this energy topic, which is unfortunate since energy efficiency is both (1) a key strategy for addressing climate change and (2) reducing energy costs and consumenergy topic, which is unfortunate since energy efficiency is both (1) a key strategy for addressing climate change and (2) reducing energy costs and consumenergy efficiency is both (1) a key strategy for addressing climate change and (2) reducing energy costs and consumenergy costs and consumption.

From an exergy efficiency perspective, building technologies which rely on solar, wind and biomass energy sources, coupled to thermally efficient envelopes, appropriate fenestration strategies [where we put what kind and size of windows] and natural ventilation / cooling are truly more elegant than «cutting butter with a chainsaw.»

Part 1 was an overview of the energy strategies the country needs to stop building new coal plants and start reducing emissions from existing ones, focusing on energy efficiency, wind, and concentrated solar power.

Using cutting - edge research and our unique convening ability, we bring diverse leaders together to mobilize new strategies and more financing that will generate faster, bigger impacts on energy access, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Karolides has conducted extensive research on improving energy and resource efficiency and the enhancement of the earth's limited resources using biomimicry, and will address strategies that look to nature for design solutions.

Clean energy technologies and other business strategies that advance energy efficiency, decrease dependence on fossil fuels, and mitigate the effects of climate change are the way forward.

China, India, Germany, Japan, UK, Canada and Australia all have dedicated policies and strategies to bring on the reliability and efficiencies of grid energy storage.