Sentences with phrase «utilities have met»

In a number of states, too, utilities have met or are close to meeting their renewable energy requirements under renewable portfolio standard laws.

The utility has met the carbon reduction goals of the state's Next Generation Energy Act and has complied with the renewable energy standard, he said.

Not exact matches

Through slow, grassroots methods such as community meetings and bill inserts, Ontario's utilities have largely succeeded in informing the province's residents about what smart meters are, and how to shift electricity demand to lower their bills.

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has inked a 20 - year deal with EDF to buy all the gas generated by Heartland, helping the city meet high renewable energy standards set by the state.

After all, I still have to meet payroll and pay our rent, utility, and other bills with cash.»

His utilities have been criticized for relying on coal, and at Berkshire's annual meeting last May he had to fend off a shareholder effort related to climate change.

In what would normally be an off day for city council members, they gathered for a special council meeting to discuss the situation surrounding Kane Beef's delinquent utility account which swelled to more than $ 2.3 million over the course of a year.

This is the first time a utility has contracted for a system that stores and releases solar energy after sunset, and will help KIUC meet its goal of using renewable resources to generate half of Kaua`i's electricity by the end of 2019.

Consequently, since the SEC report was issued, well - organized ICOs typically have highlighted the utility function of the tokens, rather than investment opportunities — and have required U.S. participants to meet qualified investor requirements.

1) Charities spend their income on necessities, such as food and utilities, which ever - so - slightly re-orients our economy toward recession - resistant products, rather than luxuries 2) Charities spend their money quickly, but on independent schedules, making for a smoother stimulus effect on the economy 3) Charities make purchases tax - free, meaning that $ 1 spent by a charity generates a full $ 1 of private economic activity; furthermore, much of those tax revenues are recovered as income tax on the grocery stores, utility companies, etc. that might not have received that income otherwise 4) Charitable giving is by far the most democratic way to improve society; from birth control to bombers, government assuredly spends money on something you don't like, and charitable giving restores your say - so 5) Charitable donations are tax deductible, meaning you keep those tax dollars in your local community 6) Charitable donations provide the funds necessary for volunteers to serve the needy, thus giving «the average citizen» a chance to meet and interact with the needy, breaking down stereotypes

«The assurances that you have been receiving from your water utility that say that your water meets or exceeds all federal safety standards - these assurances in no way should be interpreted as your water is safe to drink,» says Lambrinidou.

The District's Planning and Athletics Departments are developing a comprehensive sports field master plan that will address existing fields to meet current and projected program needs as well as explore potential new field configurations that would gain efficiencies in scheduling, program management, and tournament opportunities; ancillary amenities and infrastructure; maintenance; storm water management, lighting and utilities; as well as improved parking management strategies.

The wage board, meeting Monday in Albany, has heard dozens of workers say they struggle to pay ordinary living expenses such as rent, utilities and transportation at the current minimum, often with fluctuating and part - time work schedules.

The head of the Dept. of Public Service commissions says the response and restoration has not met the expectations of New Yorkers and after the investigation utilities will take action accordingly.

At a minimum, Kiev's strong leverage over utilities and other vital services stands to force the Kremlin into negotiations with the new Ukrainian leaders whom Mr. Putin has denounced as illegitimate and has so far refused to meet.

The meeting was skipped by top utility regulators, who pointed to the 24 public hearings they've had on the issue.

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.»

An amended resolution that settles the three - year dispute between the Krenzer family and Rochester Gas and Electric Corp. has been endorsed by the family, the utility and others; and is on the agenda of the state PSC for final approval at its meeting Thursday.

Power providers, utilities, and renewable industry companies have all been eagerly awaiting the details on how to meet the state's needs under that program.

As a result of the agreement, the Fund withdrew the shareholder proposal it had filed for consideration at Goodyear's annual stockholders» meeting, as well as with Nisource, which is one of the largest natural gas and electric utility companies in the United States.

The draft bill would require utilities above a certain size to supply 25 percent of their power from renewable sources like wind, solar and biomass energy by 2025, although efficiency measures could be used to meet a fifth of the target.

Around 60 to 70 more would need to buy an electric vehicle for the utility to meet its goal under the renewable energy standard to reduce the use of fossil fuels, he said.

Speaking at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (which publishes ScienceNOW), PTO acting deputy commissioner of patents and trademarks Lawrence Goffney said that the office «has decided to allow claims to ESTs based on their utility as probes.»

Of course, copper is the primary metal used around the world to move electricity and that's a route Hochschild followed as well, moving into energy products and, then, in 2003, starting to trade renewable energy credits — another government run market in chits that show a given electric utility has produced or bought a sufficient amount of electricity from renewable resources, such as the sun or wind, to meet a mandate.

Purchased water is supplied by wholesale agencies, which have greater resources to meet federal standards, while private utilities have considerable assets at stake should they deliver poor - quality water and subsequently face lawsuits or takeover by a municipal government.

Ultimately, the Federal Aviation Administration will decide whether unmanned aircraft operations for utility inspections have met safety standards.

-- The Secretary shall establish a method to consider, in its underwriting standards for mortgages on single - family housing meeting the energy efficiency standards under section 284 (a) of the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2009 that are insured under this Act, the impact that savings on utility costs has on the income of the mortgagor.

NAC International is a leading nuclear fuel cycle consulting and technology company that has met the nuclear market needs of utilities, government agencies, nuclear fuel suppliers, and financial institutions worldwide for more than 40 years.

Most state public utility commissions that have spent the past year trying figure out how they will meet their target in the proposed rule will now have to start all over again.

«But we're using the organic, city - by - city method, which I think is the biggest thing... We're a utility to help users meet great people in the flesh as effectively as possible... We want to be a house party that has a really good host.»

Rather than merely a place to meet academic needs, the school has become a place for families to come for assistance with needs such as groceries, utility bills, and health care.

We can't find much fault in how Mercedes has engineered the GLE to meet the needs of well - to - do families in need of both utility and efficiency, and it's hard to blame the company for meeting every expectation without fuss or fanfare.

But the acres of plastic cladding don't compromise the undeniable utility of the Avalanche, and Chevrolet likely will have no trouble meeting its goal of 100,000 sales a year, even if some of those come at the expense of its own pickups and sport - utility vehicles.

While other manufacturers build sport utility vehicles to meet the needs of that segment of their clientele who need a larger, go - anywhere workhorse of a vehicle, the product planners at BMW have taken a different direction.

Originally a small off road vehicle the Pathfinder SUV has become increasingly larger and luxurious to meet the demand of millions of Sport Utility buyers.

Our design team in California and our development team in Ohio have worked to create a new breed of SUV that meets the diverse lifestyle needs of family SUV buyers... AND bolsters Pilot's already outstanding reputation for packaging and family - friendly utility.

To meet the needs of suburban cowboys and other people who need a utility vehicle part of the time and an all - round vehicle all of the time, a number of manufacturers have introduced small, smart - looking pickup trucks.

The lender will want to know if you have enough money left over every month after you meet your necessary obligations (rent, mortgage, car payment, utilities, credit cards, etc.) to pay back the loan.

Make sure you have a stable job and the ability to meet your other bills like rent and utilities.

If your credit score failed to meet the utility's standards for establishing credit, you would have been asked to make a hefty deposit.

We also have used it for Disney dining discounts (we love Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Biergarten at EPCOT), a special meet & greet line, and some extra points earned during a utilities bill promo.

If you're struggling to meet basic necessities such as mortgage or utility bills, you're constantly living off credit, making credit card cash withdrawals or have huge charges, you're likely to meet the criteria.

A DMP may be suitable if you have some surplus money available each month once you have met your priority costs such as food, accommodation and utility bills.

At a minimum, in the event of sudden job loss, you'd want to be able to meet six months worth of rent or mortgage payments / property taxes, not to mention whatever amount you normally spend on groceries, transportation and utilities.

Generally the amount of protection you need is a combination of what it would cost to help your surviving family members and dependents meet their current needs (like taxes, food, clothing, utilities, mortgage payments, etc.) plus future obligations (like college and retirement funding)-- minus the resources that your surviving family members could draw upon to meet those obligations (spouse's income, savings and investments, other income producing assets, and any life insurance you might already own).

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That said, according to Xabier Viteri of Iberdrola (Spain's largest utility), feed - in tariffs would have to remain in place in the medium term if Spain is to meet its EU obligation of supplying 20 % of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2020.

At its meeting in August, Alec put forward an initiative that would allow utility companies to import clean energy from other states — rather than invest in new, greener generation.

So far, only a few states have laws demanding that utilities meet targets for energy storage — including California, Oregon, Massachusetts and Nevada — and their targets vary.

SAN JOSE, March 19 (Reuters)- Costa Rica will lower its electricity rates an average of 12 percent from April because it has met demand this year almost entirely with renewable energy, the state utilities regulator said on Thursday.