Sentences with phrase «required efficiency improvements»

Unlike other air pollutants, CO2 is an intended and necessary product of combustion, which means that CO2 emissions can not be «reduced» in the same way that SO2 can, for example, by eliminating impurities or scrubbing flue gas at power plants; rather, reducing emissions will likely require efficiency improvements or some method of CO2 capture for storage or reuse.

Not exact matches

Also, under the contract extensions, the companies will be required to conduct energy efficiency audits and verify the implementation of improvements.

«Agencies will be required to find productivity and management improvements by restructuring the delivery of programs or services, using technology to produce efficiencies, improving revenue collection, reducing administrative and overhead costs, and funding underused programs at the appropriate levels,» the letter stated.

In a previous study of civilians with insomnia, Taylor and his research team discovered that cognitive behavioral therapy led to significant improvements in sleep efficiency, with the research subjects» use of sleep medication declining from 87.5 percent before therapy to 54 percent afterward, although the subjects weren't required to stop taking their medication.

«(2) The Secretary shall require, with respect to any single - or multi-family residential housing subject to a mortgage insured under this Act, that any approval or certification of the housing for meeting any energy efficiency or conservation criteria, standards, or requirements pursuant to this title and any approval or certification required pursuant to this title with respect to energy - conserving improvements or any renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar energy geothermal, or biomass, shall be conducted only by an individual certified by a home energy rating system provider who has been accredited to conduct such ratings by the Home Energy Ratings System Council, the Residential Energy Services Network, or such other appropriate national organization, as the Secretary may provide, or by licensed professional architect or engineer.

Realizing such a major emissions cut would require further efficiency improvements in fuel consumption and, especially, the promotion of public transport in cities, alongside a large - scale shift to electric cars.

Dr. Honig's research shows that improvements in teaching and learning across districts require fundamental changes in how central offices support schools — changes that are more profound than just revising organizational charts, adding or eliminating units or improving the efficiency of long - standing operations.

The European Commission is requiring a 25 % improvement in fuel efficiency by 2012 that would reduce carbon - dioxide emissions for new vehicles.

* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability

Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and a significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel

Hotel are also required to track and complete improvement projects each year, enabling us to uncover and share learnings and best practices from more than 4,800 energy efficiency projects.»

There is also the problem that efficiency improvements require replacing old machines with newer ones, meaning that we will use lots of energy to manufacture the new, better machines.

Boosting efficiency while meeting essential needs for products and services and supporting standard of living improvements will require effective investments and sound policies to promote them.

Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20 % of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5 % per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap - and - trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83 % of 2005 levels by 2050.

Requires such assessment to examine the contribution to emission reductions attributable to improvements in vehicle efficiency, GHG performance of transportation fuels, increased efficiency in utilizing transportation systems, and the effects of local and state planning.

(Sec. 299A) Amends the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 to require standards for the performance of real estate appraisals in connection with federally related transactions to include a standard that requires, in determining the value of a property, consideration of any renewable energy sources for, or energy efficiency or energy - conserving improvements or features of, the property.

(Sec. 298) Requires the Secretary of HUD to make grants to nonprofit organizations to: (1) train, educate, and advise eligible community development organizations or qualified youth service and conservation corps in improving energy efficiency, resource conservation and reuse, design strategies to maximize energy efficiency, installing or constructing renewable energy improvements, and effective use of existing infrastructure in affordable housing and economic development activities in low - income communities; and (2) implement energy efficiency improvements, resource conservation and reuse, and effective use of existing infrastructure in affordable housing and economic development activities in low - income communities.

Directs HUD to require new or substantially rehabilitated housing that receives certain financial assistance from HUD to develop a green plan that provides for: (1) siting of housing and improvements in a manner that provides for energy efficiency and conservation; (2) minimizing the effects of the development on the condition of existing trees; (3) the use of indigenous plants; (4) caring for and maintaining plantings; and (5) establishing a goal for minimum greenspace or tree canopy cover for the housing site.

(Sec. 299E) Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to require federal banking agencies to prescribe guidelines encouraging the establishment and maintenance of green banking centers by federal - insured depository institutions to provide consumers who seek information on obtaining a mortgage, home improvement loan, home equity loan, or renewable energy lease with information about home energy ratings, energy audits, financing for energy efficiency improvements, and loan benefits that reflect energy efficiency aspects.

The ACT Map scenario requires sustained global energy efficiency improvements of 1.4 % per year and the BLUE Map scenario calls for 1.7 %.

Starting from a basic model (Scenario One) providing more than 50 % of total energy needs from domestic renewable sources, each subsequent scenario provides variations or expansions on Scenario One, gradually reducing the reliance on imported energy, factoring in different population projections and expected improvements in renewable generation capacity and energy efficiencies, until by Scenarios Five and Six, no energy imports are required.

For example, the US Senate is now considering a bill which would require a 4 % annual improvement in efficiency starting in 2011, a standard by which we can judge the Bush plan.

We have worked on IT director roles, for instance, which require a close relationship with process and project management teams to enable firm - wide efficiency improvements.

This is significant because it reflects: (1) the potential for collaboration among AI solutions (and technology generally) to benefit clients; (2) a mentality of constant improvement that is new to the legal industry; (3) the potential to provide meaningful legal access to millions across the globe in dire need; (4) the digitization of the legal industry; (5) an ongoing reassessment of which tasks require a licensed lawyer; and (6) greater leverage and efficiency of legal expertise.

This requires reducing effort and cost (improving efficiency) with knowledge management, process improvement, and specialized practice technologies.

The Moto 360's display isn't always on by default, requiring more effort to check the time, and its battery life is less than half that of the Pebble's on a good day, despite the improvements Google has made to Android Wear's efficiency since launch.

Supervised safety features and process efficiency — Designing new processes and introducing improvements as required.

Partnered with production scheduler to design and enforce production work improvement plans requiring time efficiency in meeting basic performance standards.

Unlike other unsecured energy efficiency loans, the lender requires your home as collateral for an energy improvement mortgage.