efficiency Improvements Needed to Achieve More Efficiency, Quality of Census Bureau’s Annual Economic Surveys By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 05:00:00 GMT The U.S. Census Bureau should develop a detailed concept and implementation plan for an Annual Business Survey System (ABSS) to replace the current suite of largely separate annual economic surveys, says a new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
efficiency How to improve the efficiency of public participation processes in coastal management By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 18 June 2015 9:23:19 GMT Public participation in developing coastal management plans can have numerous benefits, such as augmenting expert information with local knowledge and building trust, a new study has confirmed; however, challenges remain, say the researchers. They use the experiences of 10 case studies to make a series of recommendations regarding how to improve the efficiency of the process. Full Article
efficiency Resource Efficiency By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 11:42:24 +0100 Humanity is demanding ever greater economic productivity at a time when natural resources, the input that feeds this productivity, are dwindling. To reduce pressure on key assets, such as water, minerals, fuel and land, we must use less of them, and we need to increase the efficiency and productivity of resources that we do use, to achieve more output per input. Put simply, we must do more with less. This thematic issue reports on research which helps guide the way to a more resource efficient society. Full Article
efficiency Exploring the Links Between Energy Efficiency and Resource Efficiency - June 2015 By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 9:23:19 GMT Energy efficiency is at the centre of EU policy for achieving a fundamental transformation of Europe’s energy systems by 2030. This Thematic Issue reveals the complexity of the issue of energy efficiency, its links with resource efficiency and the wide range of factors influencing it, from technology to social practices. Full Article
efficiency Partially converting fuels into 'syngas' increases energy efficiency By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:58:49 GMT Recent research from China suggests that partially converting both natural gas and coal into 'syngas' fuel for power generation can generate around 6 per cent more electricity than competing 'conventional' gasification methods. The savings arise from more efficient use of the chemical energy in gas and coal which is lost in a conventional burner. Full Article
efficiency Energy efficiency of local food distribution can match globalised systems By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:06:09 GMT Some scientists have suggested that, when all potential inefficiencies are accounted for, local food distribution systems may be less sustainable than globalised systems. However, new research examining the behaviour of participants in local food networks in France suggests that they can be as energy efficient as globalised systems. Full Article
efficiency Barriers to efficiency in the energy-intensive foundry industry By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:14:02 GMT Increasing energy efficiency in Europe is vital to achieving a sustainable economy and tackling climate change. However, new research has shown that lack of capital and concerns about costs of disruption are major barriers to implementing energy efficiency measures in the foundry industry. Full Article
efficiency Energy efficiency in low-income households: study explores the role of feedback in reducing energy consumption By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 30 June 2015 9:23:19 GMT Although low-income households consume less energy than wealthier households, they are still keen to learn how to save energy, for both economic and environmental reasons. This is the conclusion of a recent Swedish study which explored the energy-related behaviour of residents on low incomes. It provides insights which could help inform energy-awareness campaigns targeted at this section of the population. Full Article
efficiency Curate your waste: improving the efficiency of waste recovery By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 09:11:22 GMT Sustainable urban waste management has progressed over recent decades, with recycling of waste becoming a routine activity across the EU. However, the increasing volume and complexity of waste poses ongoing challenges for policymakers and municipal administrators. New research suggests that a rethink around how household waste is sorted could lead to more resources being recovered from solid waste. Full Article
efficiency Solar cell efficiency boosted with pine tree-like nanotube needle By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 9:23:19 GMT ‘Dye-sensitised solar cells’ (DSSCs) are an alternative to traditional silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells. They have a number of advantages over traditional PV solar cells, including greater flexibility and lower manufacturing cost, but they are less efficient at turning sunlight into electricity. Taking inspiration from nature, new research has doubled their efficiency using pine tree-shaped nanotubes. Full Article
efficiency Nanotechnology cuts costs and improves efficiency of photovoltaic cells By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 9:23:19 GMT Researchers have summarised the most effective ways that nanostructures can improve the efficiency and lower costs of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells in a recent analysis. Sculpting ultra-thin solar cell surfaces at the nano-scale has been found to effectively boost their efficiency. Full Article
efficiency Household energy efficiency could help boost the economy By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 30 June 2015 9:23:19 GMT Improving the energy efficiency of homes could have positive economy-wide impacts, recent UK research suggests. It would allow householders to spend the money they save on energy on other products and services. Although this additional demand and the associated production in non-energy sectors would partly offset the energy saved in the home, this ‘rebound effect’ does not completely outweigh the household energy savings. Full Article
efficiency Resource efficiency targets need fine-tuning By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 10:01:56 +0100 A number of EU policy targets and indicators exist to improve the efficiency of natural resource use. A new report produced for the European Commission concludes that although indicators of resource use need improvement, they are still a valuable policy tool to monitor progress towards sustainable material, energy, water and land use. Full Article
efficiency Policy targets dominate over efficiency for predicting future energy use By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 10:03:35 +0100 With ever-increasing global consumption, the impacts of resource depletion, land use change and pollution are being felt worldwide. A new study reveals how international trade is shifting the environmental burden from the consuming nation to other parts of the world, and calls for changes in the way national material use is accounted for. Full Article
efficiency Standardising building life cycle assessments can improve energy efficiency By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:59:52 +0100 As buildings become increasingly energy-efficient in terms of heating and operation, researchers are highlighting the importance of reducing the energy needed to construct the buildings. However, there is a lack of accurate, consistent data, or a standard methodology to properly assess energy requirements at this stage, a new study has found. Full Article
efficiency Tools to reduce resource consumption identified by analysis of historical resource efficiency By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 30 June 2015 9:23:19 GMT Improving the efficiency of industries and products has not led to overall reductions in the consumption of goods and services, a new study has found. The research looked at the historical relationship between efficiency improvements and resource consumption across 10 different activities, including electricity generation and passenger air travel. However, shorter decade-long periods, where efficiency improvements outpaced resource consumption, suggested that legislation and price pressures could be effective at reducing resource consumption. Full Article
efficiency Energy efficiency measures in some EU countries could be backfiring By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 30 June 2015 9:23:19 GMT Policy efforts to decrease energy consumption by improving efficiency may be lessened by rebound effects. New research on household energy consumption indicates just under half EU countries (plus Norway) have rebound effects above 50%, and six are over 100% which means the efforts to increase efficiency backfire, i.e. they increase, rather than reduce, overall household energy consumption. There is a need to think critically about a policy response to the rebound effect and gain a better understanding of why it occurs. Full Article
efficiency Improving resource efficiency: new method identifies key areas of product improvement By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 30 June 2015 9:23:19 GMT A new five-step method has been developed for assessing the resource efficiency of products and improving the reuse, recycling and recovery of material at a product’s end of life. The Resource Efficiency Assessment of Products (REAPro) method allows the identification and testing of practical measures to improve resource efficiency at both the product and policy level. Full Article
efficiency Energy efficiency policies for home renovations and retrofitting should consider the social factors By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 30 June 2015 9:23:19 GMT Policies and programmes providing technological solutions to improve household energy efficiency alone may be insufficient to actually reduce overall household energy consumption, finds new research. The research examined home renovators’ motivations, behaviours and use of green technologies. Overall, reduced energy consumption was often undermined by other considerations, such as installation and maintenance costs, aesthetic considerations and daily routines or social concerns. Full Article
efficiency District level heating could help achieve EU 2020 energy efficiency goals By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:11:11 GMT Recycling of excess heat, via ‘district heating’, has the potential to improve energy efficiency in Europe. This study mapped excess heat and demands for heat in EU27 Member States to identify regions suitable for the large-scale implementation of district heating. The authors identified 63 ‘heat synergy regions’, generally large urban zones, which generated almost half of all excess heat generated in the EU27. Full Article
efficiency Limited resource efficiency achievements for international trade, with concerns over material use By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 12 July 2018 11:23:19 GMT International trade has increasingly relied on material resources since the 1990s, according to a new study. The research used the most detailed global computer model available for capturing the effects of international trade on the environment and on the efficiency of resource use between 1995–2011. Sharp increases in the trade of cheap ‘fast fashion’ and mass market electronics are highlighted as two of the fastest growing drivers of this change in material inefficiency. Full Article
efficiency ‘Pathway to efficiency’ recommended for improving irrigation By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:38:33 +0100 Improving the efficiency of irrigation can help farmers increase profits, meet regulatory requirements for renewing licences, and demonstrate sustainable use of resources for supermarket grower standards. A recent study has assessed water irrigation efficiency in the UK and suggests that the ‘pathway to efficiency’ approach can help farmers and water regulators manage irrigation and water abstraction. Full Article
efficiency Straw covering on soil can increase crop yields and improve the efficiency of water use By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tues, 10 Nov 2015 9:23:19 GMT Straw from previous harvests can be used to help increase crop yields and improve the efficiency of water use in arid regions, finds a new study from China. By testing different techniques to improve water efficiency, the researchers found that the most effective method involved using straw to cover the soil when growing maize and wheat together in the same growing season. Full Article
efficiency How JK Tyre is taking the IT route for enhancing productivity, efficiency By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-07T08:25:27+05:30 Sharad Agarwal, Head-IT at JK Tyre looks at technology as an enabler which will drive productivity and efficiency within the firm. Full Article
efficiency Increasing energy efficiency in the home may boost life expectancy and health By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 06 Aug 2015 9:23:19 GMT Changes in the home that increase energy efficiency, such as improved insulation and ventilation control, have the potential to reduce indoor air pollution. This study assessed the health impact of interventions in the UK arising from changes to indoor concentrations of fine particulate matter and found that such changes could improve health and increase life expectancy for men and women by three and two months, respectively. Full Article
efficiency Lessons from 2015: We have to rethink how we talk about efficiency and green building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:57:00 +0000 We can't just build better; we have to change the way we live. Full Article Remodeling & Design
efficiency Secretary Chu on energy efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Energy Secretary Steven Chu fields energy efficiency questions from the public. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
efficiency Planet Pundit: The dark side of electronic efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:14:31 +0000 Increasingly efficient computers belie the truth that our virtual world is using more and more electricity. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
efficiency Bubbles could boost cargo ship efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:03:35 +0000 Could the power of tiny bubbles be used to boost the fuel-efficiency of cargo ships? Full Article Transportation
efficiency All our gains in energy efficiency have been wiped out by increases in house size By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:11:00 +0000 There are a number of reasons our houses are getting bigger, and it's a real problem. Full Article Energy
efficiency NanoLight LED boasts unconventional appearance, peerless efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:46:24 +0000 The NanoLight, a new Kickstarter-funded 12-watt LED bulb, eschews fancy-schmancy smart capabilities and instead focuses on groundbreaking energy savings. Full Article At Home
efficiency War on light bulb efficiency rages on with GOP-backed rider By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:11:26 +0000 Just when you thought energy-efficient light bulb uprisings were a thing of the past, the DOE is now powerless when it comes to enforcing efficiency standards. Full Article Politics
efficiency Carbon cops teach energy efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:35:41 +0000 Hoping to pass on her enthusiasm for protecting the environment, a 17-year-old high school student goes beyond the call of duty to teach second-graders about en Full Article Energy
efficiency Toyota Prius V: Best in class fuel-efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:20:11 +0000 The 2012 Toyota Prius V is capable of 44mpg in the city. Full Article Transportation
efficiency Consumer Reports: Fuel efficiency matters to car buyers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2012 16:05:01 +0000 According to a new Consumer Reports survey, 37% of car buyers consider fuel efficiency first. Full Article Transportation
efficiency BRIGHTER LIVING: Enhanced energy efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:09:04 +0000 Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Tips to enhancing our energy efficiency. Full Article Remodeling & Design
efficiency Student-designed cars race for fuel-efficiency gold By www.networx.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:30:18 +0000 The Eco-Marathon brings together the best and the brightest students to create the most efficient cars. Full Article Transportation
efficiency A tale of 2 Fiestas: You want oomph or fuel-efficiency? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:40:25 +0000 two ford fiestas Full Article Transportation
efficiency Student invents ion thruster that breaks NASA's fuel efficiency record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Sep 2015 21:41:47 +0000 Mars and back on a tank of fuel? Ion drive could revolutionize space travel. Full Article Transportation
efficiency Watch: Energy efficiency at Luther College By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:00:00 +0000 The College's partnership with Decorah, Iowa is featured in this DOE video. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
efficiency Why energy efficiency is the fifth fuel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:22:40 +0000 Better technology and more accessible data are helping drive new change. Full Article Energy
efficiency [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS to Introduce MHPS-TOMONI® Digital Solutions for Geothermal Power Plant in Mexico -- Real-time Plant Monitoring and Diagnostics to Improve Efficiency, Enhance Operational Performance and Redu By www.mhps.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ First introduction for a geothermal power plant ・ Enhancing the operation and performance of power generating facilities in close cooperation with customers Full Article
efficiency Researchers hack plants to increase efficiency By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2019 14:18:53 +0000 Researchers have improved the process by which plants get rid of toxic compounds, and this improves their overall growth. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
efficiency Which cars are best and worst for fuel efficiency? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:21:01 +0000 Hybrid sales are down, but federal efficiency rules could fuel a comeback. Full Article Translating Uncle Sam
efficiency We have introduced Maximum quality at maximum efficiency VT-S720. By www.ia.omron.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 01:50:08 +0900 Product Information Full Article Product Information
efficiency SuperGreen Solutions to Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day 2019 By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMT 4th annual national event urging everyone to "Save Money. Cut Carbon. Breathe Easier." Full Article
efficiency SuperGreen Solutions® Implements MINT Mobile Energy Efficiency Auditing Tool By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMT New Mobile Application Provided by Hancock Software Full Article
efficiency Atlanta Airlines Terminal Company is Largest Recipient of Georgia Power Energy Efficiency Rebates By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 07:00:00 GMT Organization saves more than $5 million and reduces energy usage by 11 percent with energy-efficiency upgrades Full Article
efficiency Experimac Offers Tips and Tricks for Technology Efficiency for National Clean Out Your Computer Day, Feb. 12 By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 07:00:00 GMT Full Article
efficiency Business Efficiency Company Launches AIA Presentation Examining How a 5D BIM Plugin Improves the Design Process By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT One hour course accredited by AIA and IDCEC for architects, interior designers, planners, and others involved in the design process. Full Article