Sentences with phrase «overall energy use»

It is an umbrella term for several tools that precisely measure and control the flow of electricity, allowing for the optimization and reduction of overall energy use.

In addition, inexpensive energy stimulates the economy, which also increases overall energy use.

Though calculations of the environmental impact of Dr Post's lab - grown meat have yet to be published, early indications suggest that cultured meat could reduce the need for land and water by as much as 90 % and overall energy use by up to 70 %.

But cheap, plentiful fuel (both indigenous and imported) may lead to an increase in overall energy use, worries Kevin Anderson of Manchester University.

Proper building orientation, daylighting, natural ventilation, sunshades, and thermal mass reduced overall energy use and allowed for smaller mechanical systems.

Overall energy use fell 2 percent in the first half of 2016 compared with the same period last year, according to EIA.

Inexpensive natural gas would also accelerate economic growth and expand overall energy use.

Honda says this mode modifies various vehicle systems to minimize the vehicle's overall energy use for increased fuel economy.

The agency's Better Buildings initiative, which seeks to slash overall energy use across U.S. buildings by 20 percent in 10 years, has already been successful in the commercial sector, but now it is turning to the residential arena — with a focus on advancing home energy efficiency.

While current corporate commitments still make up a small share of overall energy use in the United States, the trend, once again, is unmistakable and a strong signal that our clean energy transition continues to advance despite what happens in Washington DC.

One of the nation's most ambitious and symbolic energy - efficiency programs is in New York City: a $ 20 - million effort to cut the skyscraper's overall energy use by 38 percent

Regarding loft lagging, I'm skeptical of such efforts to reduce overall energy use.

But, he said, China's overall energy use has skyrocketed along with its growth, keeping renewable sources just a sliver of the country's overall share.

Despite these tips for cooking greener, Bluejay reiterates that most of us will hardly put a dent in our overall energy use just by choosing one appliance over another.

«The Chronicles revealed that transportation makes up only about 1 percent of our overall energy use,» said Dumain.

The campus greenhouse gas reduction plan outlined in the report centers on four key approaches: reducing the overall energy use on campus, reducing the use of fossil fuels in campus buildings and vehicles, increasing the use of renewable energy sources to meet campus needs, and minimizing the release of «fugitive» gases from campus operations such as specialty research gases in laboratory buildings.

While not forgetting that electricity accounts for only a small part of our overall energy use, it's true that a renewable revolution of sorts really is under way.

Meanwhile, overall energy use in the country fell 4.8 % due to warmer temperatures and increasing efficiency efforts, further boosting the value of solar generation.

We estimate that the law will save consumers over $ 2 trillion and by 2030 will reduce oil use by almost 3 million barrels a day and overall energy use by 8 quadrillion Btu (about 8 %).

Furthermore, electric vehicle purchases encourage people to go solar and to cut their overall energy use, factors which have not been adequately studied or quantified yet.

Like its thermostats, Ecobee claims the smart light switch will help reduce a home's overall energy use, not to mention the home owner's power bill.