Sentences with phrase «proposed new efficiency»

Simon writes that ORA uncovered «evidence of SoCalGas» misconduct» in three areas: «SoCalGas» opposition to the U.S. Department of Energy's proposed new efficiency standards for residential furnaces.

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Board Members also heard updates on several major CCSD projects: the proposed adoption of new instructional materials for math classes across Grades K - 12, which will provide teachers with a system of integrated text and online resources that eliminates the need to seek out additional resources in order to cover all standards and individualize instruction; and the implementation now underway of a new business management system that increases the efficiency of timekeeping, payroll and personnel operations, which will save CCSD time and money.

He proposed a new program for distributing education funds modeled on President Barack Obama's state competitions that will grant awards based on school performance and administrative efficiencies.

• Redesigning Education: Noting that New York is first in spending but 34th in results, Governor Cuomo proposed restructuring a portion of our education aid to create incentives that reward school districts for improving student performance and implementing management efficiency policies.

After including the proposed cuts in his budget address last week, Cuomo said they were about the city and state working together to find spending efficiencies which «won't cost New York City a penny.»

During his regional State of the State tour in January, the Democratic governor proposed a plan requiring each county outside of New York City to come up with a plan to reduce duplication of government services for efficiency and property - tax savings.

The resolution calls for «PSC to incorporate in its proceedings firm requirements that 1) proposed transmission upgrades shall not include construction of additional, taller towers or widen the right of way, 2) preference shall be given to lower - cost proposals, 3) upgrades shall include a plan for supporting affordable local distributed renewable generation that takes into account both transmission and distribution; 4) that proposals demonstrate how they will advance the New York State Renewable Portfolio Standard and Federal, State, and Regional plans to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy generation...»

Seminole County commissioners agreed informally Tuesday to start work on a new animal shelter and hire a part - time veterinarian to help boost the efficiency of the county's animal control department.Higher license fees would help fund the construction of the shelter, which is expected to cost at least $ 1 million.Also Tuesday, commissioners heard a plea from the Rev. George Crossley of Deltona for stronger anti-pornography legislation and approved a revised plan for the proposed Lake Forest project.

It points out that it has taken 50 years to create a vibrant arts culture in Britain that is the envy of the world and appeals to the government not to slash arts funding and risk destroying this long - term achievement and the social and economic benefits it brings to all.The artists acknowledge that reasonable cuts and efficiencies are necessary butthey fear that the 25 % cuts being proposed will destroy much of what has been achieved and will have a particularly damaging impact on national and regional museums and their collections.The campaign is being organised by the London branch of a national consortium of over 2,000 arts organisations and artists dedicated to working together and finding new ways to support the arts in the UK.

Proposed actions include the development and finalization of EPA standards that set limits on carbon emissions for both new and existing power plants, improved energy efficiency standards for buildings and appliances, and increased deployment of renewable energy.

The Obama administration has an opportunity to propose strong efficiency standards for medium and heavy duty vehicles that can reduce new truck fuel consumption 40 percent by 2025.

The new CES and accompanying legislation also propose ways to make the ratepayer funds destined for the Green Bank and for energy efficiency all or at least partially «raid - proof» so the legislature can't do what it did last session and swipe a hefty chunk of those funds to plug budget holes.

These policy actions include new legislation requiring long - term contracting for renewables and other resources in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, revised incentives for distributed generation resources, changes to RPS polices in other states in New England, proposed Massachusetts - specific CO2 caps, and newly - revised forecasts for electricity sales that take the full impact of new energy efficiency measures into accounew legislation requiring long - term contracting for renewables and other resources in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, revised incentives for distributed generation resources, changes to RPS polices in other states in New England, proposed Massachusetts - specific CO2 caps, and newly - revised forecasts for electricity sales that take the full impact of new energy efficiency measures into accouNew England, proposed Massachusetts - specific CO2 caps, and newly - revised forecasts for electricity sales that take the full impact of new energy efficiency measures into accounew energy efficiency measures into account.

Proposed measures include: undertaking of major energy efficiency measures on the supply and consumption sides, including reducing the large amounts of flared and vented gas; and minimizing the carbon footprint of the new capacity to be added.

On September 27th, the Department of Energy issued its proposed new energy efficiency standard for refrigerators.

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.

The Obama administration has proposed strengthening standards for new vehicles from 2017 through 2025, boosting average fuel efficiency to about 50 mpg on government tests (about 37 mpg on road).

The proposed regulations will provide new impetus for energy - efficiency measures to flatten out or even lower electricity consumption.

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.

Washington, D.C. — New home water heater efficiency standards proposed yesterday by the Obama Administration will save energy and money for U.S. households and reduce global warming and other harmful emissions; but they fall short of their potential according to a broad coalition of energy - efficiency, consumer and environmental organizations.

We have developed historic fuel efficiency standards that will limit greenhouse gas emissions from our vehicles for the first time in history, made unprecedented investments in clean energy, and proposed the first - ever carbon pollution limits for new fossil - fuel - fired power plants.

Finally, he proposed and implement a new system that increased the efficiency of filing patients» records by 40 percent.

Analyzed existing database structures and proposed changes based on new metadata requirements and improvements in function such as availability, search and utility efficiency

Drove external and internal business critical initiatives, including three different new revenue producing initiatives within a new business sector for the company Proposed, researched and implemented a new enterprise project / portfolio management tool suite to drive inter-departmental execution efficiencies, and firm - wide delivery accountability for the customers Provided management and administrative support for the company's project portfolio planning process, which allowed for the beginning of executive transparency and fact - based decision making Guided team members through the application of new management techniques - such as visual board management and self - organizing team principles - with the goal of increasing team cohesion, communication and ownership Established internal project execution practice improvements to increase departmental effectiveness and staff skills sets.