Sentences with phrase «to improve energy efficiency»

Additionally, local governments can lead by example through improving the energy efficiency of their own facilities and operations.

However, there are a number of significant problems in improving energy efficiency in buildings.

The products of chemistry save energy by improving energy efficiency in our homes, offices and factories and by making cars and packaging more lightweight.

However, the funds from selling carbon emissions permits could be used to offset this price increase through improved energy efficiency and other measures.

The past 15 years have seen some good progress, with a steady expansion of mandatory policies focused on improving energy efficiency.

Simple measures such as improving energy efficiency would help, but they will not be nearly enough.

The 17 houses with improved energy efficiency measures were inspected for insulation quality and high - performance window characteristics.

All homes will have a smart meter installed by 2020 to help improve energy efficiency, the government has announced.

The new technology could radically improve the energy efficiency of data centers.

Your body improves energy efficiency by increasing and strengthening the mitochondria during periods of fasting.

Upgraded electrical systems and water - saving features improve energy efficiency and water use.

One important step that can be taken is to improve energy efficiency requirements in building codes.

A Conservative party policy group has called for stamp duty rebates to be offered to homeowners who improve the energy efficiency of their property.

When attached to an engine, the sensor could vastly improve energy efficiency.

It certainly did not impress officials from those states which are taking the task of improving energy efficiency seriously.

This reaction therefore increases the capacity of the muscles to do work improving energy efficiency of muscles.

He's been steadily improving the energy efficiency of his home over the past couple of decades and also monitoring his energy use data.

Since new clean energy technologies are emerging to improve energy efficiency worldwide; this could create even more employment opportunities and consequently boost the world's economy.

Did you know you can also use it as a powerful tool for improving energy efficiency?

The products of chemistry save energy by improving energy efficiency in our homes, offices and factories and by making cars and packaging more lightweight.

Similar steps will be needed to improve energy efficiencies in buildings and homes.

The scheme provides an incentive for reducing emissions through improved energy efficiency.

Together with improved energy efficiency we can move to the clean world of the future, beyond fossil fuels.

In order to further improve energy efficiency, the internal combustion engine may at times be linked mechanically to assist its traction motor to propel the Volt.

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.

Of course there are lots of options for improving energy efficiency which can make sense for schools: from insulation and double glazing, through to solar panels and biomass boilers.

Direct assistance is provided in the form of a three - year forgivable loan program that serves to improve Oneida County's housing stock by alleviating codes violations, bringing homes into compliance with Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and improving energy efficiency thereby reducing utility costs.

«If China can't improve its energy efficiency in buildings, by 2020 its buildings» energy consumption will account for one - fifth of the world's total coal consumption.

During the LHC's 2015 - 2018 run, Claudet will be watching energy consumption closely, looking for ways to improve energy efficiency while still giving the scientists the energy they need.

We help society by running buses and trains in a safe, socially and environmentally responsible way Together with industry partners we ensure the safety and wellbeing of passengers and our people improve energy efficiency and reduce costs All making a positive impact on the communities we serve

Our work is about exploiting the benefits of digital broadcast TV to deliver improved energy efficiency.»

The Solar Impulse team will concentrate now on improving energy efficiency even further in the next version, dubbed HB - SIB, allowing for more reserve power as well as working to improve reliability to enable the around - the - world attempt.

Since 1988, Responsible Care companies have reduced hazardous releases to the air, land and water by 77 percent, improved energy efficiency overall, and have a worker safety record that is three times better than the overall chemical manufacturing sector and six times safer than the manufacturing industry as a whole.

Nissan Intelligent Power The focal point of Nissan Intelligent Power in the new Nissan LEAF is the e-powertrain, which offers improved energy efficiency and increased torque and power output.

The United States has had a variety of programs to encourage improved energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings for about 40 years, going all the way back to the 1973 oil embargo.

Examples include working with states and cities that still have functioning governments to catalyze innovative new energy technologies, to deploy existing renewables and to improve energy efficiency across sectors.

Between 2004 and 2016, the CCC says improved energy efficiency helped cut average bills by # 490, with # 290 of that saving coming since 2008.

Replacing the windows in a building can improve its energy efficiency significantly, but since refurbishment work is often carried out in a step - by - step manner, flexible approaches are required.

Notable among them is Germany, which as of January 2009 requires that all new buildings either get at least 15 percent of space and water heating from renewable energy or dramatically improve energy efficiency.