• Renewable energy information from the 2011 Congressional Research Service report, "U.S. Energy: Overview and Key Statistics. (journalistsresource.org)
  • The report brings together a wide range of governmental statistics on renewable energy production and consumption. (journalistsresource.org)
  • Hydropower was the largest source of renewable energy, generating 31% of the 2010 total. (journalistsresource.org)
  • Now, energy efficiency and renewable energy are mainstream in Minnesota. (cleanenergyresourceteams.org)
  • We believe we can more effectively and quickly spur efficiency and renewable energy efforts by building our capacity around local projects and events, and by supporting local champions," says Pawlisch. (cleanenergyresourceteams.org)
  • Conservation is an important part of the transition to clean, renewable energy. (environmentamerica.org)
  • By promoting initiatives to encourage and assist the campus community to adopt less energy-intensive lifestyles, colleges can save money, reduce their environmental impact, and ease the shift to 100 percent renewable energy. (environmentamerica.org)
  • Planners say, "The 1.4 MW project will generate almost 1.7 MWh of renewable energy each year, making it the largest solar energy system of its kind at any Minnesota State campus. (inhabitat.com)
  • Although energy exploration and development have been taking place in the region since the late 1800s, the pace of development for fossil fuels and renewable energy increased significantly in the early 2000s. (usgs.gov)
  • Sununu has said he supports energy efficiency and renewable energy. (concordmonitor.com)
  • Oil and natural gas pairs well with renewable energy. (coga.org)
  • Renewable energy sources require new infrastructure, expanded grid capacity, robust transmission methods, and either natural gas pairing or storage capabilities for when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow. (coga.org)
  • While renewable energy can be economic, the upfront costs to construct these sources are not. (coga.org)
  • An all-the-above energy future can keep costs low, support renewable energy development, and effectively combat climate change. (coga.org)
  • The Energy Resource Conservation (ERC) Program enables current Rural Utilities Service (RUS) borrowers to make funds available to their consumers for energy conservation and renewable energy projects by deferring payment of principal and interest. (usda.gov)
  • Fully fund the Green Jobs Act, authorized in the 2007 EISA at $125 million per year to provide job training and workforce investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy installations. (americanprogressaction.org)
  • Extend renewable energy Investment Tax Credits and Production Tax Credits to drive new investment into clean energy projects and create 116,000 U.S. jobs and nearly $19 billion in U.S. investment in wind and solar power. (americanprogressaction.org)
  • Specifically, we outline in our report a program of investment that would inject $100 billion into the domestic economy through near-term spending on energy efficiency and renewable energy. (americanprogressaction.org)
  • The board provided Basalt High School's science classes $2,000 to explore renewable energy. (aspensnowmass.com)
  • Energetics Education's Solar Rollers program also engages youth through hands-on science education focused on renewable energy. (aspensnowmass.com)
  • The most significant award this spring went to Western Resource Advocates and Conservation Colorado to promote renewable energy at the state level. (aspensnowmass.com)
  • California is of particular interest to Pearl given its long history of investment in energy efficiency and the number of existing and planned programs related to efficiency, renewable energy, decarbonization and resiliency. (energyjobsnetwork.com)
  • The state has implemented various policies and programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving water, and promoting renewable energy sources. (meadiciona.com)
  • The state has implemented energy efficiency standards for buildings, encouraging the use of renewable energy sources, and promoting water conservation practices. (meadiciona.com)
  • These products have reduced carbon footprints through investments in energy conservation and renewable energy resources. (dolphinblue.com)
  • Its popularity can easily be explained by its very obvious potential benefits - improved sanitation, renewable energy generation and the fact that methane has a global warming potential 21 times that of CO2. (lu.se)
  • California statute: Responding to these concerns, California in 1974 enacted the Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act, Cal. (wikipedia.org)
  • Dispute: Two California public utilities, Pacific Gas and Electric and San Diego Gas & Electric Companies, filed an action in federal district court seeking a declaratory judgment that these two provisions of the Warren-Alquist act (as well as various others) were invalid under the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution because they were preempted by (conflicted with) the Atomic Energy Act. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit had also consolidated another federal district court case, Pacific Legal Foundation v. State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, which challenged other portions of the California statute into the Pacific Gas case. (wikipedia.org)
  • From gold mining, agriculture, recreation or aesthetic value, California has historically relied on water for almost every stage of urban development, and can attribute the growth of a robust economy and a large population to the resource. (lclark.edu)
  • Comprising 30% of the consumptive population in the United States for water use, California has an unprecedented need for water conservation in the face of climate disruption. (lclark.edu)
  • In the history of resource management in both the state of California and the United States at large, risk avoidance has been the focus of most legislative initiatives. (lclark.edu)
  • [1] In essence, risk avoidance asks California water users to use less water, instead of directing policies towards better water management on a state level (risk reduction). (lclark.edu)
  • The largest water planning endeavor in the state occurred in 1959, with the California State Water Project, which was created to meet the needs of the quickly growing urban population, and to avoid water scarcity issues seen in earlier decades in the state. (lclark.edu)
  • As noted in A Brief History of California Water , former Governor Earl Warren warned the state legislature that there would not be enough water available for this unprecedented plan-and time has proven this to be correct. (lclark.edu)
  • T he court held that the California Department of Water Resources was required to prepare a new Environmental Impact Report under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to consider the impacts of permanent water shortages, and how the loss of excess flow would impact groundwater banks and surface storage reservoirs. (lclark.edu)
  • Section 25524.1(b) of the California Public Resources Code provides that before a nuclear powerplant may be built, the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission must determine on a case-by-case basis that there will be "adequate capacity" for interim storage of the plant's spent fuel at the time the plant requires such storage. (openjurist.org)
  • At University of California, Merced, the Green Campus team has effectively used social networks, digital media and one-on-one conversations to share efficiency tips, reducing energy use in student residence halls by 3.7 percent. (environmentamerica.org)
  • The bills expand access to energy efficiency, solar programs and other resources in these communities and will help ensure one of the state's top environmental regulatory bodies - the California Air Resources Board - is more representative of the state's diversity and those most impacted by pollution. (ca.gov)
  • Yesterday, Governor Brown signed landmark legislation - SB 350 - that codified the goals he laid out in his January 2015 inaugural address to double the rate of energy efficiency savings in California buildings and generate half of the state's electricity from renewable sources by 2030. (ca.gov)
  • Results indicate that the energy intensity of oil extraction in California increased significantly from 1955 to 2005. (mdpi.com)
  • In 2017, the Electric Power Research Institute analyzed the extent to which states are taking advantage of the cost-effective electricity efficiency potential available to them. (energy.gov)
  • Missouri Energy Initiative, 2017 Update: 2014 white paper. (energy.gov)
  • 2017. The Impacts of State Energy Plans. (energy.gov)
  • The next agency head will also have a hand in the state's 10-year energy strategy, due for an update in 2017. (concordmonitor.com)
  • This updated regional strategy builds on the results of the previous strategy (2017-2021) adopted by the Sixty-seventh Regional Committee (AFR/RC67/6)6 and provides guidance and support to Member States on addressing health and environment linkages through the implementation of the Libreville Declaration. (who.int)
  • Work For Me DTE and Michigan League of Conservation Voters' DTE Can Do Better website encouraged customers to submit comments to the Michigan Public Service Commission. (environmentalcouncil.org)
  • Project managers across the state work within their own communities to protect and conserve private lands and work with agricultural producers and companies on best practices. (nature.org)
  • We conserve energy and resources in a number of ways. (hy-vee.com)
  • This voluntary program provides resources and recognition to companies that implement energy-efficient measures, conserve water, reduce waste, and prioritize environmental stewardship. (meadiciona.com)
  • Products made Carbon Neutral Plus are created in ways that reduce carbon emissions and conserve Earth's natural resources and habitats. (dolphinblue.com)
  • For over 80 years, we've helped America's farmers, ranchers, and landowners conserve our nation's resources through our voluntary programs and science-based solutions. (usda.gov)
  • Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) provides our nation's farmers, ranchers and forestland owners with the knowledge and tools they need to conserve, maintain and restore the natural resources on their lands and improve the health of their operations for the future. (usda.gov)
  • Without a comprehensive overhaul of the state's water use, both industrial and private users will face the economic and social consequences of a limited, vital resource. (lclark.edu)
  • Since 1963, The Nature Conservancy in Iowa has worked to preserve our state's natural landscapes through the advancement of land and water conservation. (nature.org)
  • Colorado relies on a diverse mix of energy resources , and while natural gas makes up only a portion of the state's electric power generation, countless products derived from oil and natural gas are used in all kinds of energy generation. (coga.org)
  • The complementary policies we are pursuing would not only significantly impact climate change and reduce carbon pollution, but also provide millions of Coloradans with an opportunity to drive investment in clean energy and reestablish the state's leadership role in building a clean energy future. (aspensnowmass.com)
  • From 1990 to 2005, solar energy increased only modestly, from 59 to 63 trillion BTUs. (journalistsresource.org)
  • A partnership between national construction and energy services firm McKinstry and Winona State University (WSU) with campuses in Winona and Rochester has broken ground on a comprehensive $12.3 million sustainability and solar energy project. (inhabitat.com)
  • The key energy-saving feature of the project is the installation of six solar panel systems at different buildings on campus including Haake Hall, Helble Hall, Integrated Wellness Complex, Kirkland Hall, McCown Gym, and Wabasha Recreation Center. (inhabitat.com)
  • We're excited to partner with McKinstry on this sustainability and solar energy project to reduce WSU's environmental impact while dramatically improving campus energy and water efficiency," said Nathan Engstrom, WSU's Campus Sustainability and Planning Director and LESS Project Manager. (inhabitat.com)
  • While Hassan moved to expand solar power and energy efficiency during her two terms as governor, Sununu campaigned on increasing the region's baseload power - mainly characterized as fossil-fuel facilities that can be turned on and off as needed. (concordmonitor.com)
  • The original plan, released in 2014, recommends the state diversify its energy sources by adding more solar power and wind generation. (concordmonitor.com)
  • While building and racing Solar Roller cars is fun, fast and inspiring for teenagers," explains Noah Davis, Energetics Education's Executive Director, "these little cars represent a valuable opportunity for students to engage deeply in studying energy-based solutions to climate change. (aspensnowmass.com)
  • Pearl is a national start-up that certifies high-performing homes: homes with energy efficient heating and cooling, solar, smart home devices, resilient features and much more. (energyjobsnetwork.com)
  • EU Climate and Energy Policy Beyond 2020: Is a Single Target for GHG Reduction Sufficient? (springer.com)
  • 2020: Governing the Climate-Energy Nexus: Challenges to Coherence, Effectiveness, and Legitimacy. (lu.se)
  • Are research and development on energy efficiency and energy sources effective in the level of CO2 emissions? (springer.com)
  • The ERC program expands efforts to help consumers save money, reduce the need to purchase or generate energy, and reduce emissions from the generation of electricity. (usda.gov)
  • Why GAO Did This Study: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) provided $3.2 billion for the Department of Energy s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) to develop and manage projects to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions. (gao.gov)
  • Additionally, as the clock ticks for national governments to reach a deal to reduce harmful emissions ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, Governor Brown continues to focus on building and broadening collaboration amongst cities, states and provinces, at the "subnational level. (ca.gov)
  • The internationally-recognized green building certification validates that the structure was designed, built and occupied using environmentally-friendly features aimed at: improving efficiency in energy (22.5% savings) and water (60% savings), reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, and refining indoor environmental quality, resource conservation and impact mitigation. (who.int)
  • After a round of strategic planning in 2018, CERTs emerged with a refined workplan to advance clean energy adoption with our key audiences. (cleanenergyresourceteams.org)
  • In 2018, the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) updated its State Energy Planning Guidelines , which provide a step-by-step approach for how each state can conduct energy planning across all common energy sectors. (energy.gov)
  • LCV's affiliates are hard at work protecting the environment and fighting climate change in the states. (lcv.org)
  • For wildflowers, which face a host of threats in this country--from habitat loss and fragmentation due to urban sprawl and development, to resource extraction, pollution and climate change--the effort to bank seeds before species near extinction is long overdue. (nwf.org)
  • The $25,000 grant is a recognition that building a strong foundation for policy action at the state level is critical to addressing climate change. (aspensnowmass.com)
  • Western Resource Advocates' Steve Seely says, "We are facing a new level of open hostility toward climate change policies from the federal government. (aspensnowmass.com)
  • The best way to make progress in this political environment is to focus on the state level and pursue policies for Colorado to tackle climate change. (aspensnowmass.com)
  • The Environment Foundation grant provides crucial funding for our long-term fight for action on climate change through clean energy policies. (aspensnowmass.com)
  • These initiatives align with California's ambitious goals to combat climate change and transition to a clean energy economy. (meadiciona.com)
  • These measures contribute to reducing energy consumption, conserving natural resources, and mitigating the effects of climate change. (meadiciona.com)
  • In recent decades, rapid urbanization and intensified global climate change have resulted in a significant difference of environment and resources distribution on space, which would cause trouble for accurate assessment of regional ecological sustainable development, especially in the large urban agglomerations. (bvsalud.org)
  • Data regarding MSW regulations, its generation rate and composition, as well as data regarding relevant aspects of the Nigerian energy market and its regulations and Nigeria's climate change policies are evaluated in order to determine the potential for successful implementation of a Landfill gas to energy project in the Olusosun dumpsite in Lagos, Nigeria. (lu.se)
  • Its principal focus areas were safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, air pollution and clean energy, chemicals and wastes, climate change, vector control and health in the workplace. (who.int)
  • Brookes L (1990) The greenhouse effect: the fallacies in the energy efficiency solution. (springer.com)
  • Community Initiatives: Social interaction programs, like competitions, are relatively cheap and easy to implement, foster energy conservation awareness and help students and faculty to reduce their energy use. (environmentamerica.org)
  • DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's State Energy Program supports all states in their efforts to develop, enhance, and implement energy solutions within state energy planning processes. (energy.gov)
  • It can take a long time to create and implement policy solutions," adds Conservation Colorado's Beka Wilson. (aspensnowmass.com)
  • In Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v. State Energy Resources Conservation & Development Commission, 461 U.S. 190 (1983), the United States Supreme Court held that a state statute regulating economic aspects of nuclear generating plants was not preempted by the federal Atomic Energy Act of 1954. (wikipedia.org)
  • 25524.2, creating the moratorium, was not preempted (overturning the district court), because sections 271 and 274(k) of the Atomic Energy Act authorized the states to regulate nuclear power plants "for purposes other than protection against radiation hazards," and that is what this section did: it dealt with economic aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, and was not designed to provide protection against radiation hazards. (wikipedia.org)
  • Petitioner electric utilities filed an action in Federal District Court seeking a declaration that these provisions, inter alia, are invalid under the Supremacy Clause because they were pre-empted by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. (openjurist.org)
  • The District Court, after finding that the issues presented by the two provisions were ripe for adjudication, held that they were pre-empted by and in conflict with the Atomic Energy Act. (openjurist.org)
  • Moreover, if § 25524.2 is void as hindering commercial development of atomic energy, delayed resolution would frustrate one of the key purposes of the Atomic Energy Act. (openjurist.org)
  • 2. Section 25524.2 is not pre-empted by the Atomic Energy Act. (openjurist.org)
  • A strategy for economic recovery that invests in new energy alternatives and smart public infrastructure provides superior improvements in economic performance and job creation when compared to either rebates or comparable spending on traditional energy sources. (americanprogressaction.org)
  • The state offers incentives and rebates for EV purchases, invests in charging infrastructure, and mandates that a percentage of vehicles sold be ZEVs. (meadiciona.com)
  • The state invests in outreach programs, campaigns, and school initiatives to educate residents about the importance of waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable living practices. (meadiciona.com)
  • Our new initiatives, therefore, should be scaled to what can prudently be spent given the level of revenues that would be generated by the existing tax structure at full utilization of our resources. (ucsb.edu)
  • In the United States, organizations such as the federal Bureau of Land Management and nonprofit conservation groups are collecting seeds from 4,000 species on public and private lands for inclusion in the Millennium Seed Bank Project. (nwf.org)
  • The guide is targeted to community groups, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, state and local governments and tribes that are working on projects related to identifying, monitoring and cleaning up toxics in their communities. (cdc.gov)
  • The energy campaigns cost only $2,000 each year and save approximately $100,000 annually. (environmentamerica.org)
  • The Center for Plant Conservation (CPC), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, has been working for roughly 20 years to collect seeds from 889 federally endangered or threatened U.S. plant species, and plans to gather from as many as 2,000 U.S. species of conservation concern. (nwf.org)
  • The Green Labs Program works with students, staff and faculty to reduce energy use through a variety of sustainability initiatives. (environmentamerica.org)
  • J-PAL initiatives concentrate funding and other resources around priority topics for which rigorous policy-relevant research is urgently needed. (povertyactionlab.org)
  • On July 15, 2016, The U.S. Department of Energy and Natural Resources of Canada released the Annual Workplan for Energy Efficiency Standards. (energy.gov)
  • M. "division" means the oil conservation division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department. (nmlegis.gov)
  • The bill also includes authorization for federal, state, and Tribal agencies to develop educational materials to inform the public on CWD and directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to review its Herd Certification Program, which accredits captive operations as "low-risk" for CWD contamination but has proven inadequate to stem the spread of the disease. (trcp.org)
  • Saeed Bagheri , a Max Weber post-doctoral fellow in the law department at the EUI , spoke first about the peace-building role of the natural/energy resource management in post-Islamic state Iraq. (lu.se)
  • Over the past months, various health, environmental, conservation and clean energy advocates have worked to raise awareness of the shortcomings of DTE Energy's integrated resource plan and mobilized customers to make their voices heard. (environmentalcouncil.org)
  • Greening LA, Greene DL, Difiglio C (2000) Energy efficiency and consumption-the rebound effect: a survey. (springer.com)
  • in 2010 renewable sources contributed 8 quadrillion BTUs of energy, which constitutes 11% of U.S. production and 8.2% of consumption. (journalistsresource.org)
  • Simple shifts in how people use energy on campus could save as much as 20 percent of energy consumption, and help colleges achieve their clean energy goals. (environmentamerica.org)
  • Motivation: A main obstacle to people reducing their energy use is the lack of frequent and intuitive feedback about their energy consumption. (environmentamerica.org)
  • Through LED lighting upgrades, store designs that harness natural light and use automated lighting controls, state of the art refrigeration systems, and enterprise energy management, we're minimizing our energy consumption. (hy-vee.com)
  • We've gone above and beyond building codes to improve insulation, glazing and roofing, all of which will help reduce energy consumption. (hy-vee.com)
  • The main store features skylights that allow natural light to illuminate the aisles and daylight sensing dimmers to reduce energy consumption from our LED light fixtures. (hy-vee.com)
  • Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (openlibrary.org)
  • This and the associated urban and exurban development are leading to landscape-level environmental and socioeconomic changes that have the potential to diminish wildlife habitat and other natural resources, and the quality of human lives, in Southwest Wyoming. (usgs.gov)
  • Early Nature Conservancy members in Iowa encourage the organization to begin protecting natural areas in the Hawkeye State. (nature.org)
  • TNC joins a committee to help establish a Natural Resource & Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund for Iowa. (nature.org)
  • TNC joins Iowa's Water and Land Legacy (IWiLL) to help establish funding for the Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund. (nature.org)
  • Natural gas as a resource for power generation has been on the rise nationally. (coga.org)
  • As an abundant domestic resource natural gas is not only low cost, but it also has made a significant contribution to CO2 emission reductions over the past decade. (coga.org)
  • And, as with wind power, it either requires energy storage or pairing with natural gas generation. (coga.org)
  • Performance assessment in holistic approaches such as integrated natural resource management has to deal with a complex set of interacting and self-organizing natural and human systems and agents, all pursuing their own "interests" while also contributing to the development of the total system. (ecologyandsociety.org)
  • Holistic approaches such as integrated natural resource management (INRM) and system dynamics are therefore spreading in a wide range of disciplines (Holling 1978, Sterman 2000). (ecologyandsociety.org)
  • The region has been producing for nearly a century and still contains large resources of oil and natural gas. (dallasfed.org)
  • Conserving our natural resources is a vital part of creating and maintaining healthy ecosystems on our nation's lands. (usda.gov)
  • Our natural resource conservation programs help people reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damage caused by floods and other natural disasters. (usda.gov)
  • The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land. (usda.gov)
  • Studying industrial decarbonisation: Developing an interdisciplinary understanding of the conditions for transformation in energy-intensive natural resource-based industry. (lu.se)
  • How is the natural environment considered in fragile states that need to develop quickly, during reconstruction period? (lu.se)
  • Providing grounded answers to these questions is of vital importance not only in order to safeguard and guarantee the sustainable use and protection of natural resources in post-conflict scenarios, but also -and even most importantly- to make sure that human rights are protected and respected throughout the process, in particular in connection with local populations in situation of vulnerability," says Fuentes. (lu.se)
  • Her subject is on communitarian governance and management of natural resources and peacebuilding in Colombia. (lu.se)
  • [2] In 1994, state officials and members of the State Water Project (SWP) and contractors met to address the issue, resulting in the Monterey Amendment. (lclark.edu)
  • The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), in its State Energy Planning Guidelines , identified 10 common steps used in developing state energy plans (Figure 1). (energy.gov)
  • On the claimed authority of ERISA's general pre-emption provision, several commercial insurers, acting as fiduciaries of ERISA plans they administer, joined with their trade associations to bring actions against state officials in United States District Court seeking to invalidate the 13%, 11%, and 9% surcharge statutes. (cornell.edu)
  • Some DOE officials, recipients, and others identified challenges in obligating and spending funds due to local jurisdictional requirements and staff and resource limitations. (gao.gov)
  • Recipients contacted and some DOE officials reported to GAO that recipients are using EECBG funds to develop projects designed to reduce energy use and increase energy savings in line with Recovery Act and program goals. (gao.gov)
  • Because actual energy savings data are generally available only after a project is completed, DOE officials said that most recipients report estimates to comply with program reporting requirements. (gao.gov)
  • Fifth, we continue to build a new era of achievement and responsiveness in State and local government, by cutting the strings of too tight Federal control that have bound the hands of State and local officials in community and economic development programs. (ucsb.edu)
  • Brookes L (1979) A low energy strategy for the UK by G Leach et al. (springer.com)
  • For years, hunters have been calling for a comprehensive legislative solution to help combat the rapid spread of chronic wasting disease, which threatens the very future of wild deer and deer hunting in America-this bill addresses multiple facets of this complex problem," says Whit Fosburgh, president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. (trcp.org)
  • J-PAL North America is based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States. (povertyactionlab.org)
  • In 2016, the competition resulted in a 15 percent reduction in energy use by residence halls, with the winning apartment building reducing its energy use by 38 percent. (environmentamerica.org)
  • Vermont's 2016 Comprehensive State Energy Plan emphasizes energy-saving strategies that, upon implementation, are expected to provide quantifiable cost-savings for consumers and businesses. (energy.gov)
  • In developing its 2016 plan, the Iowa Economic Development Authority Energy Office determined that Iowa had high energy imports relative to neighboring states. (energy.gov)
  • Under the act, which was amended in 1976 to add new regulations, operators of nuclear and certain other power plants had to apply for certification by the new State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, or "Energy Commission" for short. (wikipedia.org)
  • The court further held that § 25524.2 was not invalid as a barrier to fulfillment of the federal goal of encouraging the development of atomic energy. (openjurist.org)
  • Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. (openlibrary.org)
  • The agency, nested within the governor's office, also helps communities plan development and land conservation. (concordmonitor.com)
  • AB 865 by Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Watsonville) - State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: contracts, grants, and loans: diversity. (ca.gov)
  • This thesis was written during my internship with the UNEP-Risø Centre for Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development in Roskilde, Denmark. (lu.se)
  • I also had to collaborate with researchers from the Center for Energy Research and Development, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. (lu.se)
  • In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. (lu.se)
  • These activities are energy-efficiency retrofits, financial incentive programs, and buildings and facilities projects. (gao.gov)
  • Unfortunately, state legislation and resource agencies have failed to meet the needs of the population, relying on principles of risk avoidance to curtail water use, versus an active role in risk reduction. (lclark.edu)
  • The potential for negative effects of these changes prompted Federal, State, and local agencies to undertake the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative for Southwest Wyoming. (usgs.gov)
  • By leveraging their knowledge and resources, the three agencies' goal is to maximize help they offer communities, state governments and tribes. (cdc.gov)
  • The topic of energy rebound has mainly attracted attention from energy analysts, but has been surprisingly neglected in environmental economics, even though economists generally are concerned with indirect or economy-wide impacts of technical change and policies. (springer.com)
  • If the signatories represented a single country, it would be the second largest economy in the world behind only the United States. (ca.gov)
  • [3] In 2000, a state appeals court upheld challenges to the Amendment brought by the Planning and Conservation League, Citizens Planning Association of Santa Barbara County, and the Plumas County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. (lclark.edu)
  • Brookes L (2000) Energy efficiency fallacies revisited. (springer.com)
  • These Plans help to increase regulatory cooperation between the United States and Canada. (energy.gov)
  • The small agency has no regulatory power and little state funding, but its leader can play a key role in developing New Hampshire's energy strategy and community planning. (concordmonitor.com)
  • Nearly every rural electric cooperative utility nationwide has some form of energy efficiency program as part of its strategy to manage power costs, meet consumer demand and increase environmental regulatory compliance. (usda.gov)
  • The goal of the competition is to reduce electricity use by 10 percent compared to a 2005 baseline during the competition, and to develop lasting energy-conscious habits. (environmentamerica.org)
  • To generate electricity, resources must be converted to electrical energy and delivered to Coloradans across the state through the grid, which is a network of generators, transmission lines, and distribution lines. (coga.org)
  • It is not enough to just maintain the same pace of conservation. (nature.org)
  • Care about clean energy? (cleanenergy.org)
  • Sign up to receive clean energy updates in your inbox. (cleanenergy.org)
  • After 13 years and seven biennial conferences held in St. Cloud, the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) will forgo its statewide conference to further advance its focus on regional and audience-specific events, projects, and other opportunities. (cleanenergyresourceteams.org)
  • Instead, we're refocusing our limited staff time and resources on more local, regional events, sector-specific learning opportunities, and other activities that directly support community-based clean energy projects. (cleanenergyresourceteams.org)
  • CERTs provide hands-on clean energy assistance, practical steps to help people complete projects, and targeted learning opportunities. (cleanenergyresourceteams.org)
  • We absolutely expect to continue the partnerships we've built around our conference and to forge new collaborations with clean energy innovators and champions in the months and years ahead. (cleanenergyresourceteams.org)
  • Join us as we continue our clean energy adventure! (cleanenergyresourceteams.org)
  • Over 500 Minnesotans attended the seventh statewide CERTs Conference, connecting to build a clean energy future in their communities! (cleanenergyresourceteams.org)
  • Moving toward a clean energy future depends on both boosting clean energy supply and reducing energy demand. (environmentamerica.org)
  • The researchers were led by Christopher Clack, chief executive of Vibrant Clean Energy in Boulder, Colorado and a former NOAA researcher, who recently said that the proposed Green New Deal in Congress would easily cost trillions of dollars. (coga.org)
  • A program of investment in deploying new clean energy technology and improving building efficiency is good short-term economic policy. (americanprogressaction.org)
  • In 1848, gold was discovered in the American River in the north of the state, and by the 1930s, construction of water supply projects such as Hetch Hetchy and the LA aqueduct ensured that the majority of available water within the state was being used for economic purposes. (lclark.edu)
  • Industrial and societal pressure has swayed the state towards unbridled growth, and with it, unbridled use of water. (lclark.edu)
  • By considering the impacts of permanent water shortages in the area, the EIR helped to employ the principles of risk reduction (long-term forecasting of resource availability) instead of minimal considerations of resource availability in order to focus on immediate economic gain. (lclark.edu)
  • Dept. of Water Resources. (openlibrary.org)
  • State Water Resources Board. (openlibrary.org)
  • In fact, it has developed the Leading Energy Savings and Sustainability (LESS) initiative that incorporates campus-wide changes such as 21,000 lighting upgrades throughout the campus's buildings and parking areas, upgrades to the backup generator system, the installation of destrat fans and a focus on water conservation with the replacement of every faucet, toilet and showerhead on campus. (inhabitat.com)
  • The state promotes organic farming, sustainable irrigation techniques, and conservation of water resources in agricultural operations. (meadiciona.com)
  • The technical resources and references NRCS provides uses science-based technology to aid conservation planning and benefit soil, water, air, plants, and animals for productive lands and healthy ecosystems. (usda.gov)
  • They contain technical information about the conservation of soil, water, air, and related plant and animal resources. (usda.gov)
  • Most Member States are still grappling with traditional environmental health risks like poor access to safe drinking-water and sanitation, and cooking fuels. (who.int)
  • The new building was the first in the Region to receive the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold certification. (who.int)
  • How price increases affect lower income Coloradans is one of many variables to consider when changes are made to Colorado's energy portfolio. (coga.org)
  • So, when it comes to university campuses, the opportunity for significant energy reduction is heavy in both the investment required and the rewards achieved for the campus and the planet. (inhabitat.com)
  • These types of jobs and practices all aim to reduce energy use and environmental impacts while preserving social and economic benefits. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, the safety and health community can do more to evaluate and understand the energy costs and environmental impacts of safety and health practices. (cdc.gov)
  • Green jobs, processes, products, and technologies can all benefit from research to find out how best to keep a high degree of safety and health while improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. (cdc.gov)
  • In recent years, local governments in Washington State have been installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at their government facilities. (mrsc.org)
  • He said they had taken over oil and energy resources to do business with other governments and fund their operations. (lu.se)
  • The director can act as a policy resource for lawmakers, oversee the state energy plan and represent the governor's office before regulators. (concordmonitor.com)
  • Sportsmen and sportswomen look forward to working with lawmakers to see it through to the finish line, so we can support states in their ongoing response to CWD, while conducting research that will lead to better long-term solutions. (trcp.org)
  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is still working to develop a program for safely handling coal ash, the industrial waste that is left behind after coal is burned for energy production. (cleanenergy.org)
  • Schools are building "cultures of conservation," like Cornell with its Think Big, Live Green program that encourages students, faculty and staff to use energy thoughtfully. (environmentamerica.org)
  • More nature preserves are acquired, the first state director is appointed and TNC starts the Anna Beal internship program. (nature.org)
  • Encouraging energy conservation and the use of renewable power sources have long been a part of the mission of the RUS Electric Program. (usda.gov)
  • This is the accessible text file for GAO report number GAO-11-379 entitled 'Recovery Act: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Recipients Face Challenges Meeting Legislative and Program Goals and Requirements' which was released on April 7, 2011. (gao.gov)
  • United States Government Accountability Office: GAO: Report to the Congress: April 2011: Recovery Act: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Recipients Face Challenges Meeting Legislative and Program Goals and Requirements: GAO-11-379: GAO Highlights: Highlights of GAO-11-379, a report to the Congress. (gao.gov)
  • This program has significantly increased the recycling rates for beverage containers throughout the state. (meadiciona.com)
  • The tracking program developed a state-wide surveillance system for CO poisoning. (cdc.gov)
  • With data from the CO poisoning surveillance system, the Maine Tracking Program found that almost every case of CO poisoning in the state was associated with not having a CO detector. (cdc.gov)
  • There is widespread support for energy conservation, especially when it is voluntary, as this seems a cheap way to realize environmental and energy-climate goals. (springer.com)
  • The state aims to achieve a 75% recycling rate by 2025. (meadiciona.com)
  • The figure below shows a comparison of state-level efficiency potential to the savings that could be captured if states continue to achieve their average historical, incremental energy efficiency savings. (energy.gov)
  • The state has a robust recycling infrastructure, with numerous recycling centers and programs available to residents and businesses. (meadiciona.com)
  • relate to any employee benefit plan" covered by the statute, 29 U.S.C. § 1144 (a), although pre-emption stops short of "any law of any State which regulates insurance. (cornell.edu)
  • Read the latest conservation success stories that show how NRCS and farmers and ranchers work together to improve agricultural operations while helping the environment. (usda.gov)
  • System dynamics was used to model the interactions within the three main sectors that will affect the projects performance, waste, energy and climate. (lu.se)
  • The main bottlenecks were the low operational uptake by Member States and limited access to financing. (who.int)
  • They confirmed the best approach for transitioning to a low-carbon-emission energy system, which is both feasible and less costly than other pathways, is a "broad portfolio of energy options. (coga.org)
  • States use energy planning to set strategic goals, develop programs, and measure progress toward a shared vision of a desired energy future. (energy.gov)
  • Amanda Merrill, a former state senator and representative from Durham, has been director since June, but hasn't had a conversation with Sununu about the future. (concordmonitor.com)
  • First, we not only break the back of the energy crisis, but also, through Project Independence, lay the foundation for our future capacity to meet America's energy needs from America's own resources--at reasonable prices and with adequate environmental protection. (ucsb.edu)
  • In an important step forward for chronic wasting disease solutions today, Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced legislation to address a host of state and federal needs in the fight to contain CWD, which is a serious threat to the future of deer hunting in the U.S. (trcp.org)
  • So, while not the very last chance to act, the next few months will be critical to the future of some conservation solutions. (trcp.org)
  • and the conservation and planning of sources of energy. (vermont.gov)
  • Two sections in particular became the subject of dispute: Section 25524.1(b) provided that the Energy Commission had the authority to determine, prior to the building of a new nuclear power plant, that there would be adequate storage space for the spent fuel rods "at the time such nuclear facility requires such storage. (wikipedia.org)
  • Section 25524.2 addressed long-term concerns arising from nuclear wastes by placing a moratorium, or stoppage, on the certification of new plants until the Energy Commission "finds that there has been developed and that the United States through its authorized agency has approved and there exists a demonstrated technology or means for the disposal of high-level nuclear waste. (wikipedia.org)
  • The reason given for this was that "we cannot know whether the Energy Commission will ever find a nuclear plant's storage capacity to be inadequate. (wikipedia.org)
  • Section 25524.2 imposes a moratorium on the certification of new nuclear plants until the State Commission finds that there has been developed and that the United States through its authorized agency has approved a demonstrated technology or means for the permanent and terminal disposal of high-level nuclear wastes. (openjurist.org)
  • The Court of Appeals agreed that the challenge to § 25524.2 was ripe for review, but found that the challenge to § 25524.1(b) was not because it could not be known whether the State Commission will ever find a nuclear plant's storage capacity to be inadequate. (openjurist.org)
  • You want to create an automated home environment that helps you save time, money, and energy through the use of smart speakers, appliances, and other devices. (mrelectric.com)
  • Reducing energy reliance results in lower electrical bills and benefits the environment through resource conservation. (inhabitat.com)
  • Hy-Vee's commitment to protect ocean resources is an integral part of our sustainability mission to do business in a manner that promotes the well-being of our customers, employees, communities, and the global environment. (hy-vee.com)
  • Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment, p.e360. (lu.se)
  • Occupational safety and health, energy conservation and environmental protection professionals often work separately from one another, which increases the chances that costs and risks will be unintentionally shifted from the environment to workers or vice versa. (cdc.gov)
  • Annual review of environment and resources , 42 (1), 215-240. (lu.se)