Sentences with phrase «through utility programs»

Some low - income households would notice benefits through utility programs to reduce «energy burden» (like weatherization or bill assistance) and public investments (like new transit) that occur within their community.

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Though net metering fights have already spread to utilities in other states, such as Colorado and Idaho, some utilities are embracing rooftop solar through new programs and utility services.

Dismantle welfare programs which subsidize mundane expenditures sensitive to considerations of amenity — food coupons, housing vouchers, utility subsides, & c. Straightforward income redistribution through a negative income tax will suffice.

Through a Rural Utilities Service grant, USDA is also funding and the Food Waste Composting Education Program for Iowa Landfills.

This program, administered by the New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), allows homeowners, small businesses and not - for - profits to finance energy efficiency improvements through a charge on their utility bill.

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.»

A northeastern Wisconsin utility can scale back a credit program for customers who generate their own electricity through solar panels, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.

Extended the Power for Jobs program and the «energy cost savings benefit program» through the end of 2007; allows all PfJ participants to elect to begin receiving benefits through the savings reimbursement option, rather than a contract continuation; PfJ participants with contract extensions are eligible for a rebate of any excess costs (PfJ rates compared to rates available through their local utility) incurred after January 1, 2006 under their PfJ contracts (Part U).

Through the financial literacy tool, users can learn about their eligibility and dollar amounts for up to 18 federal, state and local benefits with programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants and Children (WIC), or ways to save on utility bills.

Most of New Jersey's electricity comes from in - state producers or states not in RGGI, so there is little issue about consumers continuing to pay for the program through out - of - state utility surcharges if New Jersey departs, the official said.

Duke Energy of Ohio, which serves Cincinnati, had the best track record in the country, replacing 80 percent of its cast - iron pipes through an aggressive program approved by the Public Utility Commission of Ohio in 2001.

South Carolina earlier this year allowed utilities to offer solar leases, although they can not recover costs from ratepayers and therefore will have to run such programs through an unregulated division, a condition insisted on by solar installers.

This makes a strong case for the utility of lineage through program cells for diseased modeling.

Through the Manufacturer Kiosk Program, an exhibitor with a booth in another area of the SEMA Show is eligible to host a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section of the show.

The Tab also has a 2 - megapixel front - facing camera for video chat, which can be accomplished through Google's preinstalled Google Talk program or through any number of third - party utilities.

If you find yourself in this boat and are facing a utility shutoff, you may be able to get help through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

You might also consider emergency assistance programs directly through the utility company or your local department of health and human services office.

Avigen discovered the utility of AV411 through its internal program to develop innovative and targeted approaches to reducing nervous system dysfunction caused by glial cell activation.

Using available television frequencies as a two - way broadcast system, Public Utility 2.0 redefines typical radio and media programming by conducting and broadcasting interviews with people who are underrepresented or not typically heard through conventional media.

Rolling back efficiency efforts is also at odds with the findings of a September 2017 energy efficiency potential study completed for the Iowa Utilities Association, which determined that 17 % of electricity use and 15 % of gas use in the state could be saved cost - effectively through efficiency programs over the next decade.

Feb. 8, 2008), as the Act removed oil and coal - fired electric utility steam generating units (EGUs) from the list of sources of hazardous air pollutants and instead regulated the emissions through a cap - and - trade program.

The Green Button Initiative is a program through which participating utilities provide customers with detailed data on their energy usage, in a standardized, machine - readable format.

Providing programs to electric utility customers to reduce their energy use through improved energy efficiency is an innovation with roots in the energy crises of the 1970s.

In 2006, the state's public utilities commission launched the California Solar Initiative (CSI), a multi-year program aimed at providing more than $ 3 billion in incentives to solar - energy projects through 2016.

In response to direction from Congress under Section 211 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, as well as Executive Order 13212, Actions to Expedite Energy - Related Projects, the DOE and the BLM (the Agencies) are evaluating how environmentally responsible utility - scale solar energy projects can be facilitated through developing and implementing agency - specific programs that would establish environmental policies and mitigation strategies for solar energy development.

Through the Solar Energy Program, the BLM has established its own environmental policies and design features applicable to rights - of - way for utility - scale solar energy development projects on public lands administered by the BLM.

As of January 2017, twenty - six states have fully - funded policies in place that establish specific energy savings targets that utilities or non-utility program administrators must meet through customer energy efficiency programs.

It should be noted that while all solar systems in the US can qualify for federal incentive programs like the Investment Tax Credit, you're more likely to get more incentive opportunities, like net - metering — allowing you to sell power back to the utility — with a grid - connected system than with an off - grid electric system, since most incentives are offered through utilities.

An Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) establishes specific, long - term targets for energy savings that utilities or non-utility program administrators must meet through customer energy efficiency programs.

The New Orleans City Council is currently considering expanding customer access to energy efficiency services through its Energy Smart programs in partnership with Entergy New Orleans, the city's energy utility.

The funds allocated for SGIP were doubled this year through the end of the program in 2019,» explains Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) one of the four investor - owned utilities (IOUs) acting as SGIP administrators.

For example, a power plant could continue to emit the same level of carbon as it does today, so long as it can show that the utility had caused carbon emissions to go down elsewhere, such as through programs that get consumers to use energy - efficient appliances.

A solar photovoltaic system — funded through a grant and a rebate program provided by the utility — provides much of what power is required.

With forced cuts in a number of bad programs and through the close economic scrutiny of consumers and other utilities, the viability of wind turbine electric is very questionable.

l. With forced cuts in a number of bad programs and through the close economic scrutiny of consumers and other utilities, the viability of wind turbine electric is very questionable.

House Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee Co-Chair Representative Thomas Golden reiterated support for solar and net metering, saying, «I believe we have and will continue to support solar through net metering and through the SREC program.»

«Within this shifting landscape, utilities are beginning to proactively respond to these new interests through a variety of new renewable energy products, programs, or projects... targeted to their key account customers.»

As of July 2016, 41 states have mandatory net metering policies, and an additional two states have voluntary net metering programs through utilities.

He sponsored the Rural Energy Savings Program, which provides $ 4.9 billion in loan authority through the USDA's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to electric cooperatives to offer residential and small business customers low - interest micro-loans for energy - saving retrofits and structural improvements.

An unlikely location in the Midwest is setting up to be a locus of solar activity: Detroit, Michigan, former world auto industry capital as famed for its Model - Ts as it was for its smoke - belching factories, is also at the center of a pilot solar incentive program offered by utility company DTE Energy Co. through its subsidiary Detroit Edison.

We have purchase incentives, policies to access the HOV lanes, additional support programs for low - income and disadvantaged communities, and furthermore, the California utilities are making headway in installing charging infrastructure through EV programs — all to achieve the Governor's goal of putting 1.5 million zero emission vehicles on the road by 2025.

One way many people reduce the emissions associated with their electricity use is through enrolling in their utility's Green Power program or BEF's Renewable Option program.

It makes clear that the program's first phase compensation will be through retail rate NEM and compensation after that should be through a «value of solar credit» determined in a Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) proceeding.

He has sponsored the Rural Energy Savings Program, which provides $ 4.9 billion in loan authority through the USDA's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to electric cooperatives to offer low - interest micro-loans to residential and small business customers for energy - saving retrofit and structural improvements.

That's almost identical to the amount of energy saved (459.4 GWh) through all the energy conservation programs put in place by the state's biggest investor - owned utilities — Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas and Electric — which provide electricity to 80 percent of residents.

At the same time, through the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE), we joined forces with local community members and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to build RePower LA, a program in which low - income residents lower their neighbors» utility bills and receive a living wage as they make businesses and homes more energy efficient, train for jobs with the local utility, and get on a path to union membership.

In response to direction from Congress under several federal orders and mandates, including Section 211 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, as well as Executive Order 13212, Actions to Expedite Energy - Related Projects, the Agencies have evaluated how environmentally responsible utility - scale solar energy projects can be facilitated through developing and implementing agency - specific programs or guidance establishing environmental policies and mitigation strategies for solar energy development.

Inslee's bill has three main components: guaranteed interconnection to the grid, long - term fixed rate contracts with electric utilities, and a rate - recovery program through a regional cost - sharing commission to minimize the impact on consumers.

• Sort through coverage confusion when severe weather damages or destroys residential or business property • Advise how business interruption coverage is impacted by hurricanes and other disasters • Explain hurricane safety and flood readiness tips, including home and business inventory prep and utilities check - listing • Supply information on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) • Detail safe evacuation procedures • Discuss how to recover from storm and flood losses, whether or not the property is insured • Provide suggestions on emergency repairs and rebuilding • Offer tips for «drying out» safely and replacing belongings

Qualifications summary * Demonstrated leader through serving as a staff sergeant and dorm chief in the U.S. military * Proven ability to develop and maintain strong customer relations through problem - solving and effective follow - through * Successful in building long - standing relationships with electric and gas utilities program managers in New York State and Massachusetts * Outstanding ability to deliver professional presen...