• Dalhousie fired up its revamped biomass plant in Truro for the first time a few years ago touting a lofty goal for a 30 per cent jump in energy efficiency. (districtenergy.org)
  • The goal was not clarified as to the definition of clean energy so it is assumed that the mix of production will include renewables, e.g. wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, etc. as defined by the U.S. Energy Information Agency (EIA), nuclear, and others such as clean coal. (masterresource.org)
  • Energy-Generating Resources" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (wakehealth.edu)
  • Example for a MeSH descriptor: With the creation of the descriptor Renewable Energy under Energy-Generating Resources in the N category (Health Care) in 2012, the descriptor Biofuels now has one more hierarchical level, in addition to also belonging to the D category (Chemicals and Drugs) under Complex Mixtures. (bvsalud.org)
  • As part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) State Energy Program (SEP) competitive awards, states contributed to or created resources, such as guides, models, and tools, that can be utilized by other states or stakeholders to further advance energy efficiency or renewable energy goals. (energy.gov)
  • Energy efficiency measures: such as LED lighting, energy-efficient HVAC systems, and building insulation, are important tools that can be used to reduce energy consumption and lower costs. (medigy.com)
  • It turns out that a "carrot" also exists - sustainability leads to greater resource efficiency and resulting cost savings. (nist.gov)
  • The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to ensure the region's power supply and acquire cost-effective energy efficiency. (nwcouncil.org)
  • Improvements in energy and raw material efficiency at enterprise level. (ilo.org)
  • Learn how heat from the Earth is converted into electricity in this comprehensive overview, including a discussion of the geothermal resource, its environmental and societal impacts, and its potential for future expansion. (ucsusa.org)
  • Given the development of a geothermal resource for this purpose, the subsidiary uses of space heating and agriculture were then examined to see if other industries might be viable given a cheap source of heat energy. (cdc.gov)
  • Wind was again Australia's leading source of clean energy in 2020, supplying 35.9 per cent of the country's clean energy and 9.9 per cent of Australia's overall electricity. (cleanenergycouncil.org.au)
  • In 2020, small-scale solar (systems up to 100 kW) was responsible for 23.5 per cent of Australia's clean energy generation and produced 6.5 per cent of the country's total electricity. (cleanenergycouncil.org.au)
  • A community microgrid is a group of customers and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) within clearly defined electrical boundaries with the ability to disconnect from and reconnect to the grid. (pge.com)
  • There is a good chance you will find financing for onsite renewable energy projects by exploring partnerships with foundations or exploring funding available in carbon markets for carbon-offsets projects. (greenbiz.com)
  • There has to be a shift in the way in which we use our fiscal resources for subsidies that promote sustainability. (i-sis.org.uk)
  • Powered by Eckert Seamans, the Energy and Utilities Blog is your resource for updates, insights, and analysis on national and regional utilities issues. (eckertseamans.com)
  • This article will focus on the causes of the country's energy problems involving the electricity sector and explore possible directions Pakistan can take to improve its energy situation, building its economy in the process. (fas.org)
  • GenOn Power Midwest, L.P. (GenOn) operates the Cheswick Generating Station, a 570-megawatt coal-fired electrical generation facility in Springdale, Pennsylvania (the Plant). (bricker.com)
  • Fossil fuels: Such as coal, natural gas, and oil, are commonly used to generate electricity and heat in healthcare facilities. (medigy.com)
  • Over 80% of the world's energy is derived from Oil, Gas and Coal. (fxcm.com)
  • Thermal power, which includes natural gas, oil, and coal generated electricity, accounts for 70 percent of Pakistan's total electricity generation, while hydroelectric generation is roughly responsible for the remaining 30 percent. (fas.org)
  • The high vulnerability to the impacts of climate change generally results from their lack of adaptive capacities, limited alternative income opportunities, the absence of social protection systems and high dependency on climate sensitive resources such as local water and food supplies. (ilo.org)
  • Through a case study in Iceland, we show how the "green" image of renewable energy sometimes makes the public overlook the negative impacts of these technologies. (lu.se)
  • This is from Natural Resources as review the fiscal impacts, including loss of business and economic activity, Canada. (who.int)
  • Instead, the electricity generated by the plant feeds into the province's power grid, which Dal then buys back at a lower rate as part of an agreement with the province. (districtenergy.org)
  • Electricity generated from furnace oil accounts for slightly over a third of Pakistan electricity. (fas.org)
  • The choice of energy-generating resources will depend on factors such as the size of the facility, the availability of resources, and the facility's energy consumption and demand. (medigy.com)
  • The major users of energy are households and industry. (nakedcapitalism.com)
  • Everyone knows that households and companies generate various amounts of rubbish. (azbigmedia.com)
  • Abundant and cheap energy has revolutionised industry, transportation and lifestyles driving growth and wealth creation. (nakedcapitalism.com)
  • This "grid parity" is currently happening in places like California, Hawaii and Japan, where electricity costs are high and renewable resources are abundant. (greenbiz.com)
  • We found that energy expenditure was equivalent between germ-free (GF) and specific-opportunistic-pathogen free line (SPF) mice, and we extend this observation to the OligoMM12 microbiota (12 species across 5 phyla that are naturally abundant in a murine gut microbiota). (biorxiv.org)
  • The share of wind and solar energy in the region remained negligible for a long time due to the abundant supply of cheap energy from fossil or hydro resources. (lu.se)
  • Generating about 3,000 kWh from solar panels instead of from a gas-fired power station will save about 1.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. (cat.org.uk)
  • With the energy crisis likely to outlast the current economic crisis, investing in on-site renewable energy generation can insulate your company from the shocks, scarcity, and rising prices of energy. (greenbiz.com)
  • How to respond to the global energy crisis? (utexas.edu)
  • By recognizing the immense value of clean energy and embracing a broad portfolio of renewable resources, DTE can reduce Michigan's reliance on polluting fossil fuels, while keeping the lights on and bills affordable. (votesolar.org)
  • According to Team Paris members, the strategy behind the Live Lib plug-in housing is to provide low-cost housing in an urban setting while simultaneously reducing community costs and energy consumption. (inhabitat.com)
  • With most 2013 state legislative sessions now adjourned or waning, Stateline , the daily news of the Pew Charitable Trusts, reports that 'no state this year repealed its renewable energy requirement, lowered its percentage mandate or extended utilities' deadlines for meeting it,' despite strong efforts by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and other groups to get such legislation passed. (bricker.com)
  • To help promote a high standard of community engagement across the industry, the Clean Energy Council has developed a number of reports and guides which are available on our community engagement page. (cleanenergycouncil.org.au)
  • The Clean Energy Council runs a number of programs to ensure we work with the industry to continually raise the standard of solar installations in Australia and give consumers peace of mind that they are dealing with quality solar installers and retailers. (cleanenergycouncil.org.au)
  • In the UK you can expect one kilowatt of panels to generate between 800 and 1000 units (kilowatt-hours, kWh) of electricity per year. (cat.org.uk)
  • Energy Destinies is a multi-part series examining the role of energy, demand and supply dynamics, the shift to renewables, the transition, its relationship to emissions and possible pathways. (nakedcapitalism.com)
  • THE recreational angling sector is generating direct revenues in excess of €500m a year. (ukbass.com)
  • The commission recommended the university develop a new undergraduate core curriculum and that it find visionary leaders for university academic departments and research centers while giving them the resources and authority to achieve their goals. (utexas.edu)
  • This enzyme is active in mitochondria, which are the energy-producing centers within cells. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In studies conducted in dental operatories and hemodialysis centers, hepatitis B surface antigen could not be detected in the air during the treatment of hepatitis B carriers, including during procedures known to generate aerosols. (cdc.gov)
  • This project aims to develop a conceptual framework for how nature-based solutions - actions that protect, sustainably manage and restore natural or modified ecosystems - generate synergies and mitigate trade-offs between biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, public health and human wellbeing. (lu.se)
  • Results of search for 'su:{Energy-generating resources. (who.int)
  • The intervening group's testimony also emphasizes the need for a swift transition to renewable energy, proposing 1,307 more megawatts of solar and 827 more megawatts of battery storage by 2030 than DTE's plan. (votesolar.org)
  • Energy is going to get more expensive, with oil reaching $200 per barrel by 2030. (greenbiz.com)
  • The IEA, an energy policy advisor to 28 member countries , predicts that by 2030, the average carbon prices will climb to $90 or even $180 per ton. (greenbiz.com)
  • Each future is simulated under a different set of unknown parameters, such as water supply, temperature, wind and solar generation and thermal resource performance. (nwcouncil.org)
  • The cost of renewable energy from wind and solar in 2019 plunged to the low levels that few policy-makers anticipated only several years ago. (lu.se)
  • Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is gearing up to explore the topic, according to Sam Runyon, a spokesperson for Chairman Joe Manchin. (axios.com)
  • According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Pakistan has proven natural gas reserves of 24 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) in 2012. (fas.org)
  • It also threatens university leadership in serving the energy, seafood, natural resources, health, transportation and education sectors of the region. (forbes.com)
  • Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Pat Rabbitte revealed the figure in a written reply to a Dáil question. (ukbass.com)
  • Oil companies pay annual lease rentals and royalties on oil and gas production to the Office of Natural Resource Revenue. (blm.gov)
  • Natural gas produced from this region is a vital resource for communities as Anchorage and southcentral Alaska. (blm.gov)
  • Sectors most dependent on natural resources and climate such as energy, water, agriculture and food production, tourism, transport, public services and industries. (ilo.org)
  • M. Byron Lewis is an attorney at Salmon Lewis & Weldon, PLC and helps clients address Energy & Natural Resources legal issues. (superlawyers.com)
  • How to protect the environment and our natural resources? (utexas.edu)
  • Missouri Department of Natural Resources. (cdc.gov)
  • That the Standing Committee on Finance undertake a study over a period of four meetings to review the tax revenue losses to the federal government, including but website to see what Natural Resources Canada's views are of the not limited to royalties, personal and corporate income taxes, and levies, as well prospects of the energy sector. (who.int)
  • Renewable energy sources: Such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy, are becoming more popular in healthcare facilities as they are considered more sustainable and environmentally friendly options. (medigy.com)
  • Energy storage systems: such as batteries, are increasingly being used in healthcare facilities to store energy generated by renewable sources for later use. (medigy.com)
  • Health impact of different energy sources : a challenge for the end of the century, report on a WHO meeting, Monte Carlo, 19-22 July 1983. (who.int)
  • President Obama proposed in the 2011 State of the Union Address (SOU) that we have a goal of 80% of our energy coming from "clean" sources by 2035. (masterresource.org)
  • The most realistic of the "clean energy" sources is the one the Greens hate the most, nuclear. (masterresource.org)
  • Energy sources produced from primary energy resources, such as refined fuels or electric power. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ken Kok has 35 years experience in nuclear energy and R&D project management, including business development, facility management, proposal preparation and project planning. (masterresource.org)
  • Sustainable energy economy : sectoral policy document of development cooperation. (who.int)
  • The idea developed as a solution for the ever-present conundrum most large cities face in trying to provide the burgeoning urban population with sustainable energy at reasonable costs. (inhabitat.com)
  • Governments in the region can seize the opportunities for introducing a more sustainable energy mix during the major modernization and replacement of power generating capacity expected in the coming years. (lu.se)
  • The use of energy-generating resources in healthcare is becoming increasingly important as healthcare facilities look to reduce their environmental impact, lower energy costs, and ensure a reliable supply of electricity. (medigy.com)
  • The advancing technology means that fewer turbines are needed to produce the same energy, and wind farms have increasingly sophisticated adaptive capability. (cleanenergycouncil.org.au)
  • Increasingly, much of industrial sector energy use occurs in non-OECD nations. (nakedcapitalism.com)
  • While scientists are still analyzing whether these polar vortex cold snaps are related to climate change, we do know that climate change increases the frequency of extreme heat waves, droughts, wildfires, rain and coastal flooding,' Princeton University energy expert Jesse Jenkins wrote in a New York Times op-ed about hardening the Texas grid. (axios.com)
  • In some regions, the cost of generating onsite renewable energy is already beating electricity bought from the grid. (greenbiz.com)
  • Feed-in tariffs," which require utilities to connect small, onsite renewable projects to the grid and pay their generators for surplus energy generated, are gaining traction. (greenbiz.com)
  • Thanks to the grid, energy service companies can provide some or all of the financing needed. (greenbiz.com)
  • Of the energy produced, a third goes to a local school, and two-thirds is sold back to the grid, with profits given to Aspen Skiing Company. (greenbiz.com)
  • Explore and assess possibilities like solar panels, the purchase of renewable energy off the grid, and carbon offsets. (ucc.org)
  • The energy choices we make today could make or break our ability to fight climate change. (ucsusa.org)
  • The recent IPCC report has made it clear that we need to change our energy supply from fossils to renewable energy if we want to avoid catastrophic climate change. (lu.se)
  • To date, we have spent considerable resources bringing the Project to this point last night. (who.int)
  • Aerosols take considerable energy to generate, consist of particles less than 10 microns in diameter, and are not typically visible to the naked eye. (cdc.gov)
  • Environmental effects of energy systems : the OECD COMPASS project. (who.int)
  • A Congressional agenda for improved resource and environmental management in the third world : helping developing countries help themselves / prepared by a Task Force of the Environmental and Energy Study Institute. (who.int)
  • by Environmental and Energy Study Institute (Washington), D.C. (who.int)
  • Huge amounts of the water resources have gone into agribusiness, the business of overproduction from the land, in order to produce food surpluses in the industrial world that are then dumped on the developing world in order to undermine the sustainable agricultural base that they themselves ought to be able to rely on. (i-sis.org.uk)
  • The federal Bureau of Mines evaluated the prospects for using geothermal energy to generate electricity for mines in remote areas. (cdc.gov)
  • Health risks of energy technologies / edited by Curtis C. Travis and Elizabeth L. Etnier. (who.int)
  • Does the need for carbon-free renewable energy outweigh the potential risks to wildlife habitats, cultural and historical resources, and recreation areas? (blm.gov)
  • Major utilities in general 'rarely push for repeals or watering down mandates - even if they opposed the initial policy' because they would rather 'not change course after shifting resources toward compliance,' the article said. (bricker.com)
  • We commit to collaborate with First Nations communities, to promote sustainable practice, protect ancient sites and culture with equitable access to the benefits of clean energy. (cleanenergycouncil.org.au)
  • High-return: It generates a high number of potential customers for the amount of energy and resources required. (hubspot.com)
  • Shale deposits have the potential of unlocking a vast reserve of energy resources across the United States. (aiche.org)
  • Demand Congress invest in a clean energy future. (ucsusa.org)
  • Solar doesn't generate electricity all the time, but it does generate electricity when it is needed most - during the day and during hot sunny periods when the demand for power (driven by air conditioners) is at its peak. (cleanenergycouncil.org.au)
  • Another bonus of small-scale solar is that it generates electricity at the point of demand (i.e. where people live and work). (cleanenergycouncil.org.au)
  • An abstract representation, on the other hand, might refer to the corn plant as a source of energy or as a fast growing plant. (lifehack.org)
  • On average, we are producing energy somewhere between 10-15 per cent above what was expected in our business case," says Darrell Boutilier, director of operations with Facilities Management at Dal and a key planner on the project. (districtenergy.org)
  • Eckert Seamans' Energy Group provides clients with a broad array of legal skills and government/business experience to help them successfully achieve their project objectives and business goals from inception to operation and all steps in between. (eckertseamans.com)
  • It could be an electric utility or a large-scale energy project owner. (utilitydive.com)
  • In the last half century there have been at least three energy shocks - the oil shocks of 1974 and 1978 and the 2022 Ukraine conflict. (nakedcapitalism.com)
  • These resources are essential for the operation of medical equipment, lighting, heating, and air conditioning systems, among others. (medigy.com)
  • RESKit aids with the broad-scale simulation of renewable energy systems, primarily for the purpose of input generation to Energy System Design Models. (github.com)
  • Energy systems, environment and development : a reader. (who.int)
  • However, the energy needed to power the home would be controlled by a central hub which contains the systems for energy production, ventilation, electricity, water and waste. (inhabitat.com)
  • In other regions enhanced geothermal systems (or hot dry rock geothermal), which involve drilling into Earth's surface to reach deeper geothermal resources, can allow broader access to geothermal energy. (ucsusa.org)
  • Solar hot water systems are effective in saving money and energy for consumers while reducing carbon emissions. (cleanenergycouncil.org.au)
  • Equipment manufacturers, asset owners, regulators and the federal government "now have an established baseline for strengthening the security of their devices, such as network-connected [inverter-based resources], monitoring devices and parts of IBR systems that provide software-based and firmware-based controls," Danish Saleem, senior energy systems cybersecurity engineer at NREL, said in a statement . (utilitydive.com)
  • The impact of the university's research mission was assessed by modeling the economic activity generated by federal, foundation and industry grants in fiscal year 2018, as well as revenues from the licensing of university inventions. (forbes.com)
  • These efforts have failed in part due to some conservative legislators finding themselves unable to deny the jobs and other economic benefits that the renewable energy industry has brought to their states. (bricker.com)
  • Ten wind farms were commissioned in 2020, adding 1097 MW of new generating capacity, which was the highest amount added in the history of the Australian wind industry. (cleanenergycouncil.org.au)
  • The metal recycling industry provides jobs, generates revenue in local communities and conserves energy and resources. (cdc.gov)
  • Scaling up local distributed energy is a proven solution to dangerous outages, and one that DTE can and should embrace. (votesolar.org)
  • Through this program, a modest amount of resources helped local, state, and federal health agencies take an organized, planned approach to community-based interventions. (cdc.gov)
  • The SOU scenario would require some 300 GW of this type of generating capability. (masterresource.org)