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A global train-the-trainer workshop on energy efficiency has been delivered in China (23-27 May), preparing the personnel needed to cascade knowledge on energy efficiency for ships and related efforts for mitigation of greenhouse gases (GHG) from national and international shipping.
The five-day intensive course was organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), within the framework of the Global Maritime Energy Efficiency Partnerships (GloMEEP) Project. The workshop was co-hosted by the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA) and Dalian Maritime University (DMU). The GloMEEP Project, aims to support increased uptake and implementation of energy-efficiency measures for shipping. China is one of the ten lead partner countries implementing the GloMEEP project.
The 30 participants on the course (including two from each GloMEEP lead partner country and ten further national participants from China) have undergone training in the art and techniques of knowledge transfer in a class room environment, particularly aimed at adult learners, alongside comprehensive technical training on energy efficient ship operation and the regulatory requirements,
Welcoming the trainers on the course, Dr. Jose Matheickal, Head of Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme Implementation and Major Projects, Marine Environment Division, IMO, referred to the challenges set by the Paris Climate Change Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and recalled that IMO has adopted mandatory energy-efficiency measures under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution (MARPOL) Annex VI. These regulations made mandatory the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for certain types of new ships, and the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) for all ships.
“We have a long way to go and the road ahead is challenging for many developing countries who may not have the necessary capacity to implement and enforce these measures. To increase the impact of these measures and to ensure that no one is left behind, we need to enhance the capacity in all countries in all aspects of implementation of MARPOL Annex VI. We need the capable trainers, such as you, who have been handpicked by your Governments to be the trainers of the future; we need universities such as Dalian Maritime University to sustain the momentum created through such activities by incorporating such training in their regular curriculum; we need students such as you who will get trained and use this information in your future maritime careers and to contribute to the efforts by sharing the knowledge to make informed choices and the right decisions. Collectively we can train the world so that collectively we can ensure the future of our planet,” Dr Matheickal said.
“I consider this activity to be a milestone event for IMO where we continue to build and strengthen the foundation for capacity building by growing the pool of trainers around the world. It shows the commitment of IMO to respond to the needs of our member States to support effective implementation of the international regulations on energy efficiency for ships,” commented Dr Stefan Micallef, Director of IMO’s Marine Environment Division.
The workshop was facilitated by international and national experts on ships’ energy efficiency and was coordinated by the Programme Coordination Unit of GloMEEP, led by Ms Astrid Dispert, Technical Advisor to the GloMEEP Project.
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GloMEEP
GloMEEP is a GEF-UNDP-IMO project aimed at supporting the uptake and implementation of energy efficiency measures for shipping, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. It supports ten Lead Pilot Countries of the project to implement the IMO-adopted measures, through:
1.Legal, policy and institutional reforms;
2.Awareness raising and capacity-building activities; and
3.Establishment of public-private partnerships to encourage technology transfer.
The Lead Pilot Countries (LPCs) of the GloMEEP Project are: Argentina, China, Georgia, India, Jamaica, Malaysia, Morocco, Panama, Philippines and South Africa.
Further information on GloMEEP can be found here.
The IMO Train the Trainer Course on Energy Efficient Ship Operation can be downloaded here. The six modules cover:
•Module 1: Climate change and the shipping response
•Module 2: IMO energy efficiency regulations and related guidelines
•Module 3: From management to operation
•Module 4: Ship board energy management
•Module 5: Ship port interface and energy efficiency
•Module 6: Energy management plans and systems
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IMO – the International Maritime Organization – is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of pollution by ships.
Web site: www.imo.org
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From the 15th to the 19th of April, The Assistant Administrator and Regional Director of the UNDP Bureau for Europe and the Commonweal of Independent States - Ms. Cihan Sultanoglu visited Uzbekistan. During her visit she spoke at the International Conference on ‘Modern rural housing as the most important engine of comprehensive development of associated industries and services transforming the look of rural areas and the mentality of the people’ and visited UNDP project sites throughout Uzbekistan.
In Karakalpakstan Ms. Sultanoglu visited a school which has been reconstructed with energy-efficient technical features (through the ‘Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings’ project).
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The Philippine Energy Efficiency Project has distributed compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) nationwide in exchange for their incandescent bulbs. Each CFL is expected to save customers 400 pesos, around $8.50, each year for the next 7 to 10 years.
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New IBM cloud capabilities are expected to allow Zitouna Bank of Tunisia to improve application availability and reduce end-of-day batch processing time for daily transactions by more than 85 percent, from over 13 hours to 70 minutes. Greater operational efficiency will allow the bank to focus more on introducing innovative banking products for their clients, such as mobile services and Internet banking, and less on managing their daily business operations. -- Photo courtesy of Zitouna Bank and IBM
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You've seen how the Ip Man Movie have sparks the growth of Wing Chun Kung Fu worldwide. Now learn how to use Wing Chun techniques using HKB Eng Chun [Black Flag Wing Chun] to achieve maximum efficiency of time, space and energy, from this Wing Chun Video.
In this Wing Chun Training video, Grand Master Kenneth Lin demonstrates how to use the HKB Wing Chun Combat Formula [Originated from late GM Kwee King Yang's teaching of Kao Kuat / 口訣] to achieve the maximum combat efficiency using the basic Wing Chun Bong Sao Technique [Bong Jiu / 膀手] both in deflecting as well as in Occupying time, becoming space and releasing an impulse energy.
Many times, in most Wing Chun mainstream lineage, focusing using offense as defense. In this video, Grand Master Kenneth Lin demonstrated how to achieve maximum efficiency using HKB Combat formula on applying that offense as defense idea.
Note: Within this video, GM Kenneth Lin made a comparison between the common use Wing Chun Bong Sao [膀手] from mainstream Wing Chun and showcase the Black Flag Wing Chun perspective of Bong Jiu / 膀手 [Bong Sao]. Please be noted that this does not mean one is better or less than another, it should be up to you to decide which fit you the most.
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The engineer Jean-Albert Grégoire used to say that the mechanical truth is always beautiful. Of all his cars, the SOCEMA Gregory was the most aerodynamically efficient and thus was the most beautiful in his eyes.Jean-Albert Grégoire has always endeavored to prefer the aerodynamic efficiency of the excesses of the stylists. His belief was that the mechanical truth would eventually be imposed on everyone, including the flashy cars and futile lovers. And so drivers would come to prefer a well profiled winning car in pure speed and sobriety.
L’ingénieur Jean-Albert Grégoire avait coutume de dire que la vérité mécanique est toujours belle. De toutes ses autos, la SOCEMA-Grégoire fut la plus efficace sur le plan aérodynamique et, partant, fut la plus belle à ses yeux.L’événement est de taille. La SOCEMA-Grégoire quitte le Musée Automobile de la Sarthe, près du Circuit des Vingt-Quatre Heures du Mans, pour venir à la rencontre du grand public. L’occasion pour les amateurs d’automobiles anciennes de découvrir un pan de l’œuvre de cet ingénieur exceptionnel.Dans l’un de ses derniers ouvrages paru en 1985 ("Des Autos et des Mots", La Table Ronde), celui qui fut à la fois ingénieur automobile, critique d’art ou encore écrivain romancier parle affectueusement de la SOCEMA-Grégoire. A ses yeux, elle est la plus belle création de sa carrière. Ce qui n’est pas peu dire !Jean-Albert Grégoire s’est toujours efforcé de préférer l’efficacité aérodynamique aux excès des stylistes. Sa conviction était que la vérité mécanique allait tôt ou tard s’imposer à tous, y compris aux amateurs d’autos clinquantes et futiles. Et qu’ainsi les conducteurs viendraient à préférer une voiture bien profilée gagnant en vitesse pure et en sobriété.Au sortir de la vogue de "l’aérodynamisme" empirique née dans les années 30, J.-A. Grégoire pensait avec raison que le public était mûr pour des formes plus "scientifiques". Il aurait suffit aux constructeurs de faire un petit effort de pédagogie pour faire accepter des carrosseries aux lignes pourtant choquantes.Ce raisonnement fut plusieurs fois vérifié au cours des décennies qui suivirent la Seconde Guerre Mondiale, la plus belle démonstration ayant été faite par Citroën. Sa DS fut qualifiée de "bizarre" avant que ne soit reconnue sa beauté par le plus grand nombre. Une "beauté" en grande partie façonnée par le vent, qui légitimait des formes inédites.Malheureusement, l’Histoire n’accorda pas suffisamment de temps à une autre automobile révolutionnaire pour imposer sa silhouette dans le paysage automobile français. Construite à seulement 253 exemplaires, l’Hotchkiss-Grégoire tomba victime des réticences de Peugeot, l’un des repreneurs de la vieille firme de la rue d’Ivry.Terriblement déçu de voir brisé net l’envol commercial de cette berline aux qualités reconnues par la presse et par la clientèle, J.-A. Grégoire accepta la proposition des dirigeants de la S.O.C.E.M.A. (Société de Constructions et d’Equipements Mécaniques pour l’Aviation) qui s’intéressaient alors à la locomotion terrestre. Il s’agissait ni plus ni moins de concevoir et de fabriquer la première voiture à turbine française. Un projet dans lequel J.-A. Grégoire s’investit totalement, malgré sa pleine connaissance des limites pratiques d’une telle mécanique (lire notre encadré).Son but ? Démontrer une fois de plus la pertinence des quatre grands principes à la base de sa conception de l’automobile moderne : - les roues avant motrices - le centrage des masses, avec le moteur et la transmission en porte-à-faux avant - la carcasse en aluminium coulé, plus rigide et plus légère que les coques en acier d’alors - la finesse aérodynamique, qui autorise des vitesses élevées pour une consommation remarquablement basse.Après la petite voiture l’Aluminium Français-Grégoire (l’AF-G) conçue pendant l’Occupation, l’Hotchkiss-Grégoire fut la première auto à rassembler et à proposer en série toutes ces solutions techniques. A ce titre, J.-A. Grégoire la considérait comme son œuvre maîtresse. L’histoire de la SOCEMA-Grégoire est intimement liée à celle de l’Hotchkiss-Grégoire en ce qu’elle est la transposition quasi fidèle de son architecture mécanique. A ce détail près que le quatre cylindres à plat fut remplacé par une turbine "miniaturisée".La difficulté d’adapter ce moteur d’un nouveau genre n’était sans doute pas pour déplaire à J.-A. Grégoire, puisque son faible encombrement autorisait en contrepartie l’abaissement du capot et la réduction du maître-couple (ie. la surface qui s’oppose à la pénétration dans l’air).Le célèbre ingénieur confia le dessin de la SOCEMA-Grégoire à son collaborateur Carlo Delaisse et la fabrication de la carrosserie aux compagnons formeurs de chez Hotchkiss. Cette fine équipe obtint un coefficient de pénétration dans l’air encore plus faible que celui de l’Hotchkiss-Grégoire, aujourd’hui encore remarquable (Cx de 0,20) et tout bonnement insoupçonnable à la vue de l’auto.C’est Jean-Albert Grégoire qui se chargea lui-même de la mise au point du châssis en aluminium coulé. Voici comment il rapporte les faits dans son ouvrage précité : "Le châssis construit, je décidai de l’essayer longuement avant d’y placer la turbine. Ainsi pourrions-nous apporter toutes garanties pour notre mécanique. Nous achetâmes un moteur V8 Ford français de l’époque qui développait cent chevaux et je le fis monter devant le train avant, en porte-à-faux. Avec deux baquets, un coffre en bois à l’arrière et quatre ailes symboliques, l’excédent de poids était très important. La tenue de route de ce véhicule à l’aspect bizarre se révéla remarquable, ce qui confirmait ma théorie que la surcharge de l’avant est toujours favorable."La turbine fut ensuite installée dans la carcasse en aluminium coulé. A l’issue d’un premier essai, les dirigeants de la SOCEMA se déclarèrent enchantés des qualités routières de l’engin, assez exceptionnelles pour l’époque. Le coupé peint en bleu métallisé fut exposé au Salon de Paris de 1953, où il rencontra un vif succès auprès du public.La suite des événements mit fin de manière brutale —là encore— aux travaux de Jean-Albert Grégoire. Les nouveaux dirigeants de la SOCEMA perdirent soudainement tout intérêt dans ce projet et la voiture demeura au stade de prototype unique. J.-A. Grégoire estima que c’était là un manque de courage et de clairvoyance de la part de ces industriels français. Mais c’était trop compter sur l’avenir qui, idéalement, aurait apporté la solution à tous les problèmes de mise au point de la turbine appliquée à l’automobile. Tâche à laquelle les bureaux d’études de Rover, Renault ou encore de Chrysler renoncèrent tous au cours des années 50 et 60. La SOCEMA-Grégoire est aujourd’hui la propriété de l’Automobile Club de l’Ouest et coule une paisible retraite dans le musée du Circuit des 24H.
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Excuse me while I rant a little bit.... I wish so badly that LL would implement a way to punish people who put out such terrible content. There's way too many massively popular stores that release non-stop streams of FPS-tanking content.
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Using the Energy Savings Trust online calculator to get a free 'home energy report'. Not as bespoke as an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) , but free! The document created also provide tips and hints on improving energy efficiency.
It reckons we could implement efficiency measures that would reduce running costs by 47% and carbon emissions by 63%! saving £594 and 3.6 tonnes of CO2 every year. Some of those measures have a high financial outlay however.
Efficiency gaps of public capital spending have been detrimental for economic growth in SSA in recent decades. Based on a novel database, the analysis founds that there is substantial scope to improve efficiency in SSA countries by around 35 percent and suggests that the improvement in public investment management practices could significantly reduce their “efficiency gap”.
I like their food because it tastes so efficient. O.K., I haven't actually eaten there. In this case, Efficiency isn't an adjective describing the restaurant, but is using the term as an extended stay suite. If you look closely, the work Efficiency is painted over the word Motel. To their credit, they looked packed which would be good for any restaurant at 3 on a weekday. Dickerson Pk. (U.S. Highway 41 / 31W)
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Tanya Rumak, sustainability specialist with Landmark Homes, stands in the kitchen which features energy efficient appliances, energy efficient lighting and host of other energy saving features which escape the notice of most people, until they receive their utility bill. Photo David Dodge, Green Energy Futures www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/81-chasing-net-zero-go-...
To gain efficiency and performance Henry Parohl installed 4 valves in the head of this engine. The two rocker-arm shafts are controlled by a single camshaft behind, and at the base of the cylinder. Gasoline is gravity fed into the float bowl (of carburetor), which maintains a constant pressure and steady volume of fuel available to the carburetor. Lubrication is accomplished by gravity from a small transparent reservoir that the operator must fill before running the engine. It is located behind the fuel tank and slowly meters oil from the reservoir into the engine for lubrication during operation. The rocker-arms and shafts must be manually lubricated before running the engine. Typically model air-cooled engines are designed for aircraft, but Parohl fitted this one with a flywheel and rope-start pulley for a model powerboat or automobile.
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Establishment practicing energy efficiency methods in Rarotonga. The Energy Efficiency Project aims to reduce energy consumption in the residential, commercial and public sectors through the implementation of energy efficiency measures.
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Arizona Daily Star Article-From ground up, new home is model of energy efficiency....By Dan Sorenson Arizona Daily Star
At first glance, there's nothing about this new 2,000-square-foot house in Civano, other than a rooftop solar panel, to suggest it's unusual. But an occupant would get the picture, in vivid green, when the laughable utility bills arrived.
The ultra-energy-efficient home uses state-of-the-art materials and techniques to cut energy consumption to one-fifth that of a new home built to current building codes, according to Richard Barna, director of building sciences and green building for Pepper Viner Homes.
Known as the Pepper Viner/BASF High-Performance Home, it is a collaboration between the local home builder and BASF, an international chemical and building materials firm. It combines state-of-the-art insulation, solar water and space heating, building materials that don't give off noxious gases, a vapor barrier under the slab, recycled tile, and graywater and rainwater conservation systems.
The house on Tucson's southeast side will be open for a public tour at Civano North Ridge today. But many of the features are not readily apparent.
The house's SIPS (Structural Insulated Panels) modular-wall construction system virtually eliminates leaks and attains a near R-30 insulation rating, according to Barna. The modular system uses large sections of polystyrene sandwiched between sustainable wafer board for exterior walls. Window and door openings are pre-cut at the factory to builder specifications. But Barna said the SIPS walls look like ordinary 2x6 stud walls.
One of the two new types of BASF foam insulation used in the demonstration house may soon offer a solution for old desert houses with inadequate roof insulation, Barna said.
The spray-on insulation has a hard surface — hard enough to walk upon — and a soft open-cell interior. So it could be sprayed on top of an old flat roof, instead of removing the old roof and installing four or six inches of new insulation between the joists or rafters. It would save the cost of removing and replacing the old roof, and provide better insulation, Barna said. It is not yet available locally.
The house also uses all nontoxic materials — adhesives, sealants and wood composites for cabinets — and will meet the new federal interior air standards.
The floors are all polished and dyed concrete. The concrete uses roughly twice the normal amount of fly ash, a recycled material used to replace cement in concrete.
Outside the house the landscaping uses a rainwater collection system hooked up to an automatic watering system that is tied into a weather network that bases watering times and amounts on weather conditions. Trees are watered using an active graywater system that pumps water from drains and sinks to a network of pipes two to three feet underground, to deep-water trees. The graywater isn't collected and held, eliminating storage problems, but is used as soon as it is detected in the system, Barna said.
Bill Viner of Pepper Viner said some of the technologies and building materials are already in use, and that he expects more will be in demand, and supplied, when the housing industry picks up after the recession.
"Not only will there be greater demand, but I think the builders will do it because it's the right thing to do," Viner said.
He wouldn't estimate the house's value, or what it would cost to reproduce it, but he said a similar floor plan house in Civano North Ridge development sells for $299,900.
And he said other houses in the development already use some of the methods to meet a standard based on heating and cooling costs-savings of at least 50 percent of that of a conventional home.
Viner said the demonstration home is under consideration for the top (platinum) rating in the national green building certification system, LEED. And he said it was already awarded the Pima County certification system's top (emerald) rating.
Solar street lighting installed at a parking area in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The Energy Efficiency Project aims to reduce energy consumption in the residential, commercial and public sectors through the implementation of energy efficiency measures.
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Enterprise Technologies key component is efficiency. Companies seek to exploit cloud based infrastructure and related technologies to lower costs. With that, CIO's are looking to bring simple ways for employees to work from anywhere at anytime.
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Established in 1929, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation was created by Henry Ford as The Edison Institute, a private educational institution, before opening to the public in 1933, initially being owned and operated by the Ford Motor Company. The museum contains exhibits and artifacts that were collected by Henry Ford starting in 1906, when his wealth began to increase substantially due to the success of the Ford Motor Company, with the institutions continuing to collect artifacts and items to this day. The museum is housed in a large structure, designed by Robert O. Derrick, that is quite similar in structure to a warehouse or factory built during the time of construction. Covering approximately 500,000 square feet (50,000 square meters), the building contains a variety of exhibits, mostly focusing on machinery, furnishings, automobiles, and other industrial goods, as well as historic artifacts that represent culturally significant moments in the history of the United States. The museum today is a major tourist attraction within the Detroit Region, and is one of three significant attractions affiliated with the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, alongside Greenfield Village and the Ford Rouge Complex, all of which are open to tourists and visitors. The museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1981.
The Dymaxion House was designed by Buckminster Fuller between 1930 and 1945 as a prefabricated house, meant to incorporate modern conveniences and flexibility, while lowering the cost, and increasing efficiency and quality of the construction of homes, as well as addressing housing shortages during and after World War II. The house at the Henry Ford Museum was created from combining parts from the two Dymaxion House prototypes that were built in 1945, which were purchased by William Graham, an investor, and constructed as his family home in 1948. The building was the home of the Graham family until the 1970s, and was located alongside a lake, with various innovative features being removed from the house when it was built at the site. The house was donated to the Henry Ford Museum by the Graham family in 1990, and was reconstructed, rebuilt, and restored to Fuller’s original design upon its move to the Henry Ford Museum, with it finally opening as an exhibit within the museum in 2001.
Topics ranging from drone efficiency to translating neglected Viking sagas to the art of healing through color among those presented by Bloomsburg University students at the 9th annual Susquehanna Valley Undergraduate Research Symposium at Bucknell University. The projects were a part of BU’s Undergraduate research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity (URSCA) program that funded nearly 30 projects this summer. intranet.bloomu.edu/ursca #HuskyUnleashed #ProfessionalU #BloomOnward
Brussels , Belgium , 26 May 2011 - Green Week 2011 - Indicators and targets for resource efficiency - Pedro Diaz Munoz , Director for Sectoral and Regional Statistics , Eurostat , European Commission © EU
Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI T Blue Efficiency Avantgarde on the day of delivery at Mercedes-Benz in Frankfurt (without flashlight).
This is where he left me. 5:21am and my feet were seeking warmth below the surface of the sand. It took him 59 seconds to set up the meeting and say good night, and I couldn’t help but take offense at his efficiency.
A silhouette approached the corner of my eye, but my gaze stood fixed on the horizon. The colours of the sand, the sea and the sky were as muted as his eyes were when he stopped two steps away from me. He used to start a pebble throwing contest every time we met next to water, but, on that day, he dared not disturb the sea.
“He wants to break up.” I thought, as my body faced his. After all, who calls a meeting at 5am, without it being either a surprise or a painful emergency? Seeing no balloons or picnic basket, my ears gave up. His lips were moving, yet I could not hear a sound. It felt like I already knew every word he would say, so why even listen? The sand would swallow me whole.
“It all boils down to fear and desire” he said, as I finally caught his voice. “They make an excellent team when they work together. Pain is anticipated and avoided, pleasure is sought and reinforced. Everyone is safe and happy. But what happens when you desire something that hurts you and fear something pleasant? If the two simple cogs rotate in the same direction, they get stuck, and no amount of rational thought can prevent them from breaking.”
The poor soul thought he can explain a breakup in five minutes. Abracadabra, just like that, the spell is broken. This was my cue to start crying, and I took it. He would shut up, hopefully not touch me and say goodbye.
“You’ll be okay.” he said, “Your eyes look like heaven.”
Piloting energy efficiency – introducing LED streetlights in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Employee of the Edgewater Resort cleaning energy efficient airconditioners. The Energy Efficiency Project aims to reduce energy consumption in the residential, commercial and public sectors through the implementation of energy efficiency measures.
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A Certified Energy Advisor stands in front of a blower door as she checks air leakage rates as part of a LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program home energy assessment.
For a full list of the changes and incentives available to homeowners through the LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program visit:
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Bill Valsamos, Castella President
John Roumbos, Castella Chief Financial Officer
Michael J. Deering, LIPA Vice President of Environmental Affairs
Employee of the Edgewater Resort cleaning energy efficient airconditioners. The Energy Efficiency Project aims to reduce energy consumption in the residential, commercial and public sectors through the implementation of energy efficiency measures.
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Porsche Celebrates 50 Years of the 911 with Exclusive Limited Edition Model
The Porsche 911 resolves apparent contradictions like no other sports car – such as between tradition and innovation or between exclusivity and high social acceptance, and of course between performance and efficiency. And so, Porsche is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 911 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt with a special anniversary model based on the 911 Carrera S: like the original 911, the 911 50th Anniversary Edition is a coupé with a flat-six rear engine and rear wheel drive. Its efficient performance, active sport suspension – and special body have current relevancy: the anniversary 911 features the wide body, which is typically reserved for the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 models. This special edition will be limited to 1963 cars, a number that represents the year of the 911 world premiere.
For the US market, the 911 50th Anniversary Edition will be equipped as standard with a Powerkit, which increases engine performance to 430 hp and includes the Sport Chrono Package. The 911 50th Anniversary Edition sprints from zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds (3.8 with PDK) and can reach a top speed of 186 mph (185 with PDK). The limited edition models will be available at Porsche dealers this fall and will be priced from $124,100, not including a $950 destination charge.
Porsche will present the limited edition model in time for the 50th anniversary of the 911 at the IAA motor show in Frankfurt, which opens its gates to the public on September 12, 2013. In 1963, Porsche presented the original model to the public at this leading international show for the automotive industry. Since its first presentation – initially as the type 901 – the sports car icon has excited automotive fans across the globe, and today it is considered the reference for all other sports cars. Since making its debut in 1963, the model series has progressively developed without interruption. In the process, the unique character of the 911 was always preserved. The result of this evolution over a 50-year period – which included countless race victories as well – is a sports car that fully embodies the authenticity of the Porsche brand. Its DNA is reflected in all Porsche models.
This limited edition of the 911 Carrera S includes features that have contributed to the 50-year success story of the 911. For example, the limited edition includes Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with special tuning to complement its increased track width and to add support to the exceptional cornering dynamics of the 911. The sport exhaust system outputs a fitting emotional sound. Special 20-inch wheels are a visual tribute to the legendary “Fuchs” wheels and are finished in matte black paint with machine-polished centers. Chrome trim strips on the front air inlets, the fins of the engine compartment grille and the panel between the rear lights emphasize the distinctive appearance of this limited edition model. Another technical highlight of the car’s equipment is the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) with bi-xenon headlights and dynamic cornering lights.
Two unique colors are available for the anniversary 911, a darker graphite grey and a lighter geyser grey metallic. In addition black monochrome is also available. Each of the cars has a two-tone 3D-effect badge on the rear lid with the numbers “911 50”. This is repeated in three color embroidery on the headrest and in two colors as a logo on the tachometer and the aluminum door sill plates. It can also be found on the cup holder panel together with the limited edition number of the individual vehicle. Other exterior characteristics of the special model are high-gloss window frames and sport design exterior mirrors on the doors panels.
There are tributes to the original 911 in the interior as well: green labeling on the instruments with white pointer needles and silver caps on the instrument pivot pins, just like 50 years ago. Another special feature is the center panels of the leather seats, which are designed with a fabric pattern reminiscent of the “Pepita” tartan design from the 1960s. The full-leather interior is designed in agate grey or black with decorative stitching, some in contrasting color. The driver and front passenger experience typical 911 driving fun in 14-way sport seats or optional 18-way sport seats plus. The gear shift or selector lever – which matches the decorative panels on the dashboard, doors and center console in brushed aluminum – comes from the Porsche Exclusive program.
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The generations
The First 911 (1963) - Birth of a Legend
As the successor to the Porsche 356, the 911 won the hearts of sports car enthusiasts from the outset. The prototype was first unveiled at the Frankfurt IAA Motor Show in 1963 as the 901, and renamed the 911 for its market launch in 1964. Its air-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine delivered 130 hp, giving it an impressive top speed of 131 mph. If you wanted to take things a little slower, starting in 1965 you could also opt for the four-cylinder Porsche 912. In 1966 Porsche presented the 160 hp 911 S, which was the first to feature forged alloy wheels from Fuchs. The 911 Targa, with its distinctive stainless steel roll bar, made its debut in late 1966 as the world's first ever safety cabriolet. The semiautomatic Sportomatic four-speed transmission joined the lineup in 1967. With the 911T of the same year, and the later E and S variants, Porsche became the first German manufacturer to comply with strict US exhaust emission control regulations. The Porsche 911 became more and more powerful as displacement increased, initially to 2.2 liters (1969) and later to 2.4 (1971). The 911 Carrera RS 2.7 of 1972 with 210 hp engine and weighing less than 1000 kg remains the epitome of a dream car to this day. Its characteristic “ducktail” was the world's first rear spoiler on a production vehicle.
The G-Series (1973) - The Second Generation
Ten years after its premiere, the engineers at Porsche gave the 911 its first thorough makeover. The G model was produced from 1973 to 1989, longer than any other 911 generation. It featured prominent bellows bumpers, an innovation designed to meet the latest crash test standards in the United States. Occupant protection was further improved by three-point safety belts as standard equipment, as well as integrated headrests. One of the most important milestones in the 911 saga was the 1974 unveiling of the first Porsche 911 Turbo with a three-liter 260 hp engine and enormous rear spoiler. With its unique blend of luxury and performance, the Turbo became synonymous with the Porsche mystique. The next performance jump came in 1977 with the intercooler-equipped 911 Turbo 3.3. At 300 hp it was the best in its class. In 1983 the naturally aspirated 911 Carrera superseded the SC; with a 3.2 liter 231 hp engine, it became a favorite collectors’ item. Starting in 1982, fresh air enthusiasts could also order the 911 as a Cabriolet. The 911 Carrera Speedster, launched in 1989, was evocative of the legendary 356 of the fifties.
The 964 (1988) - Classic Modern
Just when automotive experts were predicting the imminent end of an era, in 1988 Porsche came out with the 911 Carrera 4 (964). After 15 years of production, the 911 platform was radically renewed with 85 percent new components, giving Porsche a modern and sustainable vehicle. Its air-cooled 3.6 liter boxer engine delivered 250 hp. Externally, the 964 differed from its predecessors only slightly, in its aerodynamic polyurethane bumpers and automatically extending rear spoiler, but internally it was almost completely different. The new model was designed to captivate drivers not only with sporty performance but also with enhanced comfort. It came with ABS, Tiptronic, power steering, and airbags, and rode on a completely redesigned chassis with light alloy control arms and coil springs instead of the previous torsion-bar suspension. A revolutionary member of the new 911 line right from the start was the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 model. In addition to Carrera Coupé, Cabriolet and Targa versions, starting in 1990 customers could also order the 964 Turbo. Initially powered by the proven 3.3 liter boxer engine, in 1992 the Turbo was upgraded to a more powerful 360 hp 3.6 liter power plant. Today, the 964 Carrera RS, 911 Turbo S, and 911 Carrera 2 Speedster are in particularly high demand among collectors.
The 993 (1993) - The Last Air-Cooled Models
The 911 with the internal design number 993 remains the one true love of many a Porsche driver. The remarkably pleasing design has much to do with this. The integrated bumpers underscore the smooth elegance of its styling. The front section is lower-slung than on the earlier models, made possible by a switch from round to polyellipsoid headlights. The 993 quickly gained a reputation for exceptional dependability and reliability. It was also agile, as the first 911 with a newly designed aluminum chassis. The Turbo version was the first to have a bi-turbo engine, giving it the lowest-emission stock automotive powertrain in the world in 1995. The hollow-spoke aluminum wheels, never before used on any car, were yet another innovation of the all-wheel drive Turbo version. The Porsche 911 GT2 was aimed at the sports car purist who cherished the thrill of high speeds. An electric glass roof that slid under the rear window was one of the innovations of the 911 Targa. But the real reason dyed-in-the-wool Porsche enthusiasts still revere the 993 is that this model, produced from 1993 to 1998, was the last 911 with an air-cooled engine.
The 996 (1997) - Water-Cooled
The 996, which rolled off the assembly line from 1997 to 2005, represented a major turning point in the history of the 911. It retained all the character of its classic heritage, but was an entirely new automobile. This comprehensively redesigned generation was the first to be driven by a water-cooled boxer engine. Thanks to its four-valve cylinder heads it achieved 300 hp and broke new ground in terms of reduced emissions, noise, and fuel consumption. The exterior design was a reinterpretation of the 911's classic line, but with a lower drag coefficient (cW) of 0.30. The lines of the 996 were also a result of component sharing with Porsche’s successful Boxster model. Its most obvious exterior feature were the headlights with integrated turn signals, at first controversial but later copied by many other manufacturers. On the inside, drivers experienced an entirely new cockpit. Driving comfort now also played a greater role alongside the typical sporty characteristics. With the 996 Porsche launched an unprecedented product offensive with a whole series of new variations. The 911 GT3 became one of the highlights of the model range in 1999, keeping the tradition of the Carrera RS alive. The 911 GT2, the first car equipped with ceramic brakes as standard, was marketed as an extreme sports vehicle starting in the fall of 2000.
The 997 (2004) - Classicism and Modernity
In July 2004 Porsche unveiled the new generation 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S models, referred to internally as the 997. The clear oval headlights with separate blinkers in the front apron were a visual return to older 911 models, but the 997 offered more than just style. It was a high-performance vehicle, with a 3.6 liter boxer engine that turned out 325 hp while the new 3.8 liter engine of the Carrera S managed an incredible 355 hp. The chassis was also substantially reworked, and the Carrera S came with Porsche Active Suspension Management as standard equipment. In 2006 Porsche introduced the 911 Turbo, the first gasoline-powered production automobile to include a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry. A model update in the fall of 2008 made the 997 even more efficient thanks to direct fuel injection and a dual clutch transmission. Never before had the 911 series made such extensive allowances to suit drivers’ individual preferences, and with Carrera, Targa, Cabriolet, rear or all-wheel drive, Turbo, GTS, special models, and road versions of GT racing cars, the 911 family ultimately comprised 24 model versions.
The 991 (2011) – Refined by Experience
This car, known internally as the 991, represents the greatest technical leap in the evolution of the 911. Already the class benchmark for decades, the new 911 generation raised performance and efficiency to new levels. A totally new suspension with a longer wheelbase, wider track, larger tires and an ergonomically optimized interior – it all adds up to an even sportier yet more comfortable driving experience. Technically, the 911 is the epitome of Porsche Intelligent Performance - even lower fuel consumption, even higher performance. This is due in part to the smaller 3.4 liter displacement in the Carrera basic model (yet developing 5 hp more than the 997/II), and to its hybrid steel/aluminum construction, which significantly reduces curb weight. Other innovations include Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) and the world’s first seven-gear manual transmission. The design of the 991 has likewise met with high critical acclaim. With its flat, stretched silhouette, exciting contours, and precisely designed details, the seventh generation of the Porsche 911 Carrera remains unmistakably a 911 that has once again succeeded in redefining the standard for automobile design. It is the best 911 of all time – until the next generation.