Sentences with phrase «use efficiency under»

In contrast, increased thaw depth and increased water - use efficiency under elevated CO2 will tend to increase available soil moisture, decreasing fire frequency and increasing woody biomass.

Conduct field experiments with NARS to determine agronomic N - use efficiency under SSNM and farmers» N fertilizer practice in farmers» field at key sites

Conduct a field experiment to determine water - use efficiency under alternate wetting and drying (AWD) and flood - irrigated conditions in farmers» field at key sites

Not exact matches

Under the RGGI program, the revenues from the credit purchases are used to fund energy efficiency, clean and renewable energy projects, as well as assist low - income residents in paying their electric bills.

Projects under Build Smart NY will decrease government energy use, reduce energy costs and increase jobs in our growing energy - efficiency sector.»

The comprehensive redesign and reconstruction will incorporate the latest hands - on interactive technologies and reflect the transformative changes occurring in New York State's electric power industry under Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo from the increased use of clean renewable power resources, smart grid technologies and energy efficiency.

The comptroller said that while there may be cost savings and efficiencies under design - build, «greater transparency and accountability should also be required to ensure that the use of these alternative procurement methods is justified.»

Bao said photocatalytic water - splitting experiments have been tried since the 1970s, but this was the first to use cobalt oxide and the first to use neutral water under visible light at a high energy conversion efficiency without co-catalysts or sacrificial chemicals.

-- Before receipt the receipt in any fiscal year of a grant under subsection (c) by any grantee, the grantee shall have prepared a final statement of housing energy efficiency objectives and projected use of funds as the Secretary shall require and shall have provided the Secretary with such certifications regarding such objectives and use as the Secretary may require.

-- In order to provide a broad and representative profile for use in designing a program which can become operational and effective nationwide, the Secretary shall carry out the demonstration program under this section with respect to dwelling units located in a wide variety of geographic areas and project types assisted by the various covered multifamily assistance programs and using a variety of energy efficiency and conservation and funding techniques to reflect differences in climate, types of dwelling units and technical and scientific methodologies, and financing options.

(2) Providing loans, grants, or predevelopment assistance to eligible community development organizations or qualified youth service and conservation corps to carry out energy efficiency improvements that comply with the energy efficiency standards under section 284 (a) of this subtitle, resource conservation and reuse, and effective use of existing infrastructure in affordable housing and economic development activities in low - income communities.

NREL's unencapsulated solar cell — a cell used for testing that doesn't have a protective barrier like glass between the cell's conductive parts and the elements — held onto 94 percent of its starting efficiency after 1,000 hours of continuous use under ambient conditions, according to research published in Nature Energy.

Similarly, radiator shutters open up under high temperature hauling conditions and close down under light use to boost the truck's aero efficiency.

In 2015, the 1.3 - liter model was dropped and a new 1.5 - liter 2NR - FKE engine was used for 2WD models, this new version has a fuel efficiency of 22.2 km / L (63 mpg ‑ imp; 52 mpg ‑ US) under the JC08 test cycle.

It uses an alternator that is disconnected when the engine is under load, with energy flowing to the battery only under braking to keep efficiency high and power focused on acceleration.

The EGHR improves the overall vehicle efficiency under cold ambient conditions by recapturing about a third of the wasted exhaust power and using it to warm the engine coolant.

This system uses electrical power to increase fuel efficiency under low RPM conditions.

Rotocast A356T6 aluminum cylinder heads that are stronger and handle heat better than conventional heads Lightweight titanium intake valves and machined connecting rods for reduced reciprocating mass High 10.0:1 compression ratio — for a forced - induction engine — enhances performance and efficiency and is enabled by direct injection Forged aluminum pistons with unique, stronger structure to ensure strength under high cylinder pressures Stainless steel exhaust headers and an aluminum balancer that are lighter than their LT1 counterparts Standard dry - sump oiling system with larger cooler capacity than Z51; used with dual - pressure - control oil pump.

Aiding the new Suzuki's efficiency is an engine with lighter crankshaft, pistons and con - rods, more extensive use of high - tensile steel in its body (which is claimed to be 25 per cent more torsionally rigid) and a smoother roofline and under - floor covers, reducing aerodynamic drag from 0.40 to 0.33 Cd.

Still using pushrods (although under another name) rather than overhead camshafts and relying on displacement over efficiency, the 6.2 - liter engine in the Escalade is a step behind the V - 8 engines in full - size Japanese SUVs such as the Infiniti QX56 in terms of modern design.

Another key to the system's non-compromising design efficiency is the use of a space - saving Li - ion battery fitted under the 3rd row seat, preserving Pathfinder's unique 2nd row sliding functionality and easy access to the 3rd row.

The 3.5 - liter V - 6 under the hood makes use of direct injection to improve efficiency, creating 290 horsepower and 267 pound - feet of torque.

The Efficiency program, in turn, shifts up gears at an early point in time not only to significantly reduce fuel consumption under practical driving conditions, but also to allow a relaxed style of motoring using the supreme torque and pulling force of the engine available from low engine speeds.

«Everything people love about the car is still there and now under the hood is a V - 6 engine that uses premium technology to deliver the power, the feel, the fuel efficiency, even the sound of the best sports coupes in the world.»

But it's not just the efficiency of the nurses, doctors and medical technicians that quickly comes under fire — it's also the satisfaction of the people using the medical facility.

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): A calculation used to assess a company's efficiency at allocating the capital under its control to profitable investments.

Rather, the goals are established and compliance is assessed using a formula that provides varying treatment of specific generation sources and demand - side efficiency programs that can displace CO2 emissions from existing generating units that are regulated under the Clean Power Plan proposal.

Eligible activities under the Mid-South module include: 1) removal of rice straw from the field after harvest, 2) early drainage at the end of the growing season, 3) intermittent flooding during the growing season, and 4) increased water and / or energy use efficiency, achieved through measures including but not limited to: convert contour levees to precision or zero grade; use of side inlet / poly piping systems; use of more efficient diesel pumps; switch from diesel to electric pumps; use of soil moisture sensors to tailor flood to water needs.

(2) Providing loans, grants, or predevelopment assistance to eligible community development organizations or qualified youth service and conservation corps to carry out energy efficiency improvements that comply with the energy efficiency standards under section 284 (a) of this subtitle, resource conservation and reuse, and effective use of existing infrastructure in affordable housing and economic development activities in low - income communities.

«(A) greater energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources, including any strategies regarding compliance with the energy efficiency standards under section 284 (a) of the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2009 and with the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards, and the green building standards, under section 284 (b) of such Act;

California does not use the IECC, instead opting for more stringent energy efficiency standards under Title 24.

Reliable data for the designer: The ventilation units are tested under realistic operating conditions so that the effective heat recovery efficiencies ascertained provide reliable data for ventilation heat losses to be used in the PHPP heat balance or in accordance with the EN 832.

It is expected that West Village will consume 50 percent less energy than would be acceptable under the 2008 efficiency guidelines (California Building Standards Code, Title 24) and generate its remaining power needs through the use of a 4 MW solar photovoltaic system from SunPower.

Under his leadership, NYPA is currently playing a key role in the Governor's Reforming the Energy Vision initiative to use market forces and new technology to empower customers and encourage the growth of clean renewable energy and energy efficiency.

-- The Administrator may use information, measurements, and other forms of energy performance information developed under this section to establish a voluntary Energy Star program that recognizes high efficiency retrofits of existing commercial and residential buildings.

The grid austerity that green groups are preaching under the guise of «efficiency» is a false economy and a wrong turn; encouraging more electricity use will help revive depressed markets and speed the transition to sustainable energy.

However, an even more compelling reason to do so under the Montreal Protocol is that it provides Indian industry an opportunity to use the Montreal Protocol to improve the energy efficiency of the air conditioners, refrigerators, and other appliances that use refrigerants.

In the Sahel, shrub vegetation may also increase due to increased water use efficiency (stomatal closure) under higher atmospheric CO2 (77).

The paper identifies the potential and the niche for end - use energy efficiency projects under the new programmatic approach of the CDM.

Our results also indicate that restrictions on the use of flexibility mechanisms not only reduce potential of the Annex 1 countries» efficiency gains, but also are not beneficial to developing countries because they restrict the total financial flows to developing countries under the clean development mechanism.

Important to note is the comprehensive breadth of sectors that fall under the «new energy» concept - its not just renewables such as wind, solar and biomass, but also energy efficiency, nuclear, smart (and strong) grid, transportation, unconventional natural gas, and more efficient use of fossil fuels.

The team has published some of its results in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, under the title «High Coulombic efficiency aluminum - ion battery using an AlCl3 - urea ionic liquid analog electrolyte.»

Under higher CO2, plants have improved water use efficiency as they get more CO2 for every unit of water lost (this is why some commercial greenhouses deliberately increase CO2).

Under the state's existing efficiency standard, utilities were required to implement programs that help customers reduce energy use by 0.2 percent annually starting in 2008, ramping up to 2 percent annually by 2015.

Under TCFD, companies report against governance, strategy, risk management metrics and targets related to climate risks using a 2 degrees C scenario and disclose information related to water consumption, energy use and efficiency, land use and development or use of products and services designed for a low - carbon economy.

Using cloud - based technology under creative, but effective, business models, can increase efficiencies so that lawyers can focus on what they do best - practice law.

If firms can use that technology to offer more efficiency and more value and can still remain profitable under flat fees, then they can offer clients certainty and transparency.

Under a three - year, $ 700,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, faculty from two UMass research centers, the Center for Information Technology and Dispute Resolution and the Electronic Enterprise Institute, will work with the National Mediaton Board, an independent federal agency that works to help resolve labor relations disputes in the railroad and airline industries, to investigate the use of technology and ODR to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the process.

It seems apparent beyond dispute that the word «responsible» was not used in this particular Hague Convention to hold the commander of a defeated army to any high standard of efficiency when he is under destructive attack; nor was it used to impute to him any criminal responsibility for war crimes committed by troops under his command under such circumstances.

Volvo Trucks North America (Dublin, VA) 1997 — 1998 Assembler, Production Cab Line • Installed head liner, dash, windshield, seats, air ride under cab, decals, wiper blades, and ac / heat hoses • Proficient in the use of impact guns and drivers, hand tools, cranes, and industrial lift station • Strictly adhered to project timelines, budgets, and company safety standards • Offered guidance to junior team members resulting in increased production line efficiency • Quickly promoted for excellence in team leadership and production