Sentences with phrase «use of renewable energy sources»

The second reason for grid storage is the increasing use of renewable energy sources like wind and solar which are intermittent and not on - demand.

As a bonus, the system would lead to more use of renewable energy sources like the wind and sun.

Batteries at this scale allow us to make best use of all renewable energy sources by harnessing the energy and having it ready for use whenever it's needed — increasing the share of renewable energy on the grid while at the same time providing a secure supply for our customers.»

If the motivator is encouraging use of renewable energy sources, then shifting subsidies — as outlined in the PCAST report — would be an approach (along with increased investments into developing cost competitive renewable energy).

I support the proposal that a fee be imposed per ton of carbon emissions to incentivize use of renewable energy sources.

A team of researchers at PNNL and EaglePitcher Technologies, LLC, is developing a next - generation battery that could enable the widespread use of renewable energy sources.

The IEA believes that there is potential for greater energy efficiency and greater use of renewable energy sources.

But the potential benefits offered by cool roofs do not diminish the need for sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to control global climate, or the need for increased use of renewable energy sources.

How the UK can reduce its carbon emissions by increasing the use of renewable energy sources is set to be outlined today by the government.

Even in the currently very divided U.S. political climate, public support for increasing our use of renewable energy sources is one thing that most of us do agree on.

The Council of the American Physical Society believes that the use of renewable energy sources, the adoption of new ways of producing and using fossil fuels, increased consideration of safe and cost effective uses of nuclear power, and the introduction of energy - efficient technologies can, over time, promote the United States» energy security and reduce stress on the world's environment.

We believe supporting these frameworks we need incentives for energy efficiency in the household, and for the use of renewable energy sources.

Consequently, the UK government plans to enact a series of emissions standards for coal plants as well as incentives for the use of renewable energy sources in order to meet its 2025 target for the phase out of coal.

The campus greenhouse gas reduction plan outlined in the report centers on four key approaches: reducing the overall energy use on campus, reducing the use of fossil fuels in campus buildings and vehicles, increasing the use of renewable energy sources to meet campus needs, and minimizing the release of «fugitive» gases from campus operations such as specialty research gases in laboratory buildings.

The use of renewable energy sources, already stimulating the emergence of green technology in Chicago, could further charge the growth of new industries, such as the manufacture of wind turbines.

The proposal to put a fee - per - ton on carbon and rebating the proceeds to residents is supported by prominent economists, both liberal and conservative, and environmental experts, as a market - driven way to reduce carbon consumption by encouraging energy conservation and use of renewable energy sources.

«Europe has increased its use of renewable energy sources to provide it with power, and about half of that rise has come from burning biomass.

The use of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar has also grown rapidly in recent years so that generation from these types of renewables is now surpassing generation from hydropower.

Improving energy - efficiency in buildings, increasing the use of renewable energy sources, and switching to alternative fuels for vehicles are key measures that posts are investing in.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, known as NYSERDA, promotes energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources.

The use of renewable energy sources is also a priority for the city, as is an effort to change the way citizens relate to energy use.

The point about the renewables targets, surely, is how to improve UK energy security through the increasing use of renewable energy sources — which in turn reduces the impact of our energy use on the local and global environment... Transferring new technology to developing countries is another great idea — but that helps them meet their energy needs and renewables targets, not ours... E

Fifteen states, including President Bush's home state of Texas, have enacted legislation requiring utilities to increase their use of renewable energy sources such as wind power or biomass in generating a portion of their overall electricity.

The government needs to act swiftly to devise a specific plan to accelerate the use of renewable energy sources.»

Reduced Carbon Footprint — due to its low energy consumption, which makes the use of renewable energy sources very attainable

Bucking the tide of many developing nations, South Africa has chosen to set a limit on its greenhouse - gas emissions and to increase its use of renewable energy sources.

In July the government approved legislation that will allow offshore wind parks to be set up along the nation's vast coastline in an effort to boost the use of renewable energy sources.

Under his direction the most effective national strategy for increasing the use of renewable energy sources was developed and implemented.