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View of social housing appartement bloks at Fal-El-Hanaa residence in the city of Casablanca, on February 14, 2014.The buildings have been renovated, the windows have been changed, apartments were isolated and solar panels to heat water installed on the roofs of houses. Fal El Hanna buildings were co-financed by the European Community.
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Energy efficiency and lower heating bills and consumption of fuel or electricity in historic buildings can be achieved the old fashioned way with simple storm windows that are custom fit and properly fitted over older windows. This salvages original historic fabric and preserves the aesthetic look of early designs; it also conserves the energy and artisanal labor embodied in the crafting of the original windows. The Jay Heritage Center received 2 recent grants - one for $25,000 to fund capital improvements to the 1907 Van Norden Carriage House and another from Con Edison to create educational programs around the implementation of these measures - these are teachable moments about energy efficiency and adaptive reuse of historic structures.
Step 7: Finished sash assembled.
Storm windows are a second layer of window. They reduce air movement in and out of the existing windows. They give you an extra barrier to keep out wind and cold in the winter. According to the US Department of Energy, storm windows can help better insulate a home and reduce heating loss by up to 50%.
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Talking energy efficiency and keeping your house warm in winter while saving money at YCAN's Winter Warmer Workshop. 19 June 2011
Mercedes B180 CDi Blue Efficiency Sport (2012-on) Engine 1792cc S4 TD
Registration Number LG 12 OVL
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The second generation Mercedes B class (W246) shares its platform with the third series A class. Unlike its predeccessor the new model is able to share the larger engines in the Mercedes range, when mounted transversely
Unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and going on sale in Europe from November 2011.
The B180 CDi engine is the entry level of the three Diesel engines in the model range (there are also five petrol engines) and produces 108bhp.
In addition to the eight internal combustion options there is also a B-Class Electric Drive with 134bhp.
This vehicle is one of a fleet of B class at Mercedes Benz World, given over to novice and junior drivers having their first motoring experience in a controlled enviroment. The principle seems to be, if they are big enough they are old enough.
Shot 19:05:2012 at Mercedes-Benz World Ref 83-054 .
Fill the bucket, hoist the bucket, tip the bucket, fill the other bucket. Repeat. Estimated sand retention efficiency through the process of around 15%.
From lef to right: Yuliya Chernova, Editor of Clean Technology Insight, Dow Jones (moderator); John Schinter, Jones Lang LaSalle; Aaron Ayer, Hycrete Technologies; Tom Arnold, EnerNOC.
Yes, I printed out a to-do-list with deadlines, space for additional notes and a little square to tick a finished item off.
And yes, I taped a pen next to it.
And yes, I love it.
From lef to right: Yuliya Chernova, Editor of Clean Technology Insight, Dow Jones (moderator); John Schinter, Jones Lang LaSalle; Aaron Ayer, Hycrete Technologies; Tom Arnold, EnerNOC.
High efficiency / condensing furnaces venting system must be air tight. All PVC vent pipe joints should be monitored periodically for signs of condensation. If such occurs, PVC pipe connections will have to be replaced and re-glued. By Darek Rudnicki www.checkthishouse.com/72/chimney-flue-furnace-water-heat...
View of social housing appartement bloks at Fal-El-Hanaa residence in the city of Casablanca, on February 14, 2014.The buildings have been renovated, the windows have been changed, apartments were isolated and solar panels to heat water installed on the roofs of houses. Fal El Hanna buildings were co-financed by the European Community.
PHOTO AFP © EU/NEIGHBOURHOOD INFO CENTRE
May 30, 2013-Maria Vargas, Director, Better Buildings Challenge, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) delivers an overview of the 2013 Better Buildings Alliance Efficiency Forum, hosted at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO. The event, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, recognizes major milestones and member accomplishments, vetting approaches to maximize building energy savings with the input from commercial stakeholders and experts. (Photo by Dennis Schroeder / NREL)
Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI T Blue Efficiency Avantgarde on the day of delivery at Mercedes-Benz in Frankfurt.
Closer look at the ones descending into the subterranean stations.
You wanna know about efficiency - China Railways (and Airlines) can teach one a lot.
The 1st high-speed line in China was built in 2007. A mere 6 years later, as of 2013, China had converted 11, 028 of its total 103,144 km (64,091 mi) of railways to HSR, now the longest HSR network in the world. In comparison, the US has an HSR network of only 734 km ...the plan is to expand the network to 270,000 km (170,000 mi) by 2050.
Rail traveling across this country these last 9 years I have been blessed with seeing all this at first hand: literally THOUSANDS of tunnels being moled through mile-high mountains, HUNDREDS of mile-long bridges being built across lakes and valleys right now - it really, really is bloody impressive stuff.
View of social housing appartement bloks at Fal-El-Hanaa residence in the city of Casablanca, on February 14, 2014.The buildings have been renovated, the windows have been changed, apartments were isolated and solar panels to heat water installed on the roofs of houses. Fal El Hanna buildings were co-financed by the European Community.
PHOTO AFP © EU/NEIGHBOURHOOD INFO CENTRE
October 12, 2011, Albany - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announces transformative steps that his administration is taking to change the way state government does business in order to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
The reforms will focus on five specific areas, including transforming the procurement process by harnessing the state's full buying power to reduce costs, eliminating costly empty space leased by the state, modernizing information technology systems, improving customer service, and streamlining business services. These reforms are expected to save taxpayers $600 million in all funds over five years including $100 million in all funds over the next fiscal year.
The N.C. Department of Transportation has a new, more efficient way of funding infrastructure investments that will better connect citizens to opportunities, increase jobs, and enhance economic development after Governor Pat McCrory signed into law today (June 26, 2013) the Strategic Mobility Formula, House Bill 817.
View of social housing appartement bloks at Fal-El-Hanaa residence in the city of Casablanca, on February 14, 2014.The buildings have been renovated, the windows have been changed, apartments were isolated and solar panels to heat water installed on the roofs of houses. Fal El Hanna buildings were co-financed by the European Community.
PHOTO AFP © EU/NEIGHBOURHOOD INFO CENTRE
We assembled our Top Energy Efficiency list after accompanying Jeff Paton of Sunridge Residential when he did an EnerGuide assessment of Brian Finley's home in Edmonton. We hope this will help you make small a big change to your home to save energy. Photo David Dodge, GreenEnergyFutures.ca See blog, video and podcast: www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/top-10-energy-efficienc...
This slide is pretty busy but it's worth a look at. There are two tools that are by law on new appliances and products to help you from buying products that will waste your money. Buying efficient stuff helps keep you with extra cash, helps keep power companies from building unneeded infrastructure, and helps keep the environment cleaner.
The grey lines are where I applied foam tape. It was a little tougher than I thought it would be. I still have to find a way to make sure that the door stays completely closed. (It has a tendancy to swing out a bit.
Energy efficiency project worth 295,000 Euro enables four culture institutions to work in the Winter months. Project implemented by UN Joint Programme Environment and Climate Change thanks to funding of Government of Kingdom of Spain.
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Efficiency of powertrain is everything in multirotor building along with weight. Single propel thrust data is available everywhere. But I didn't find anywhere fact how two propels behaves on same axis (co-axial setup). Another propel is then in the first propel airflow. Two propels side by side could be calculated approximately as 1+1. Internet discussions says often that two propels on same axis is calculated as 1+(1*0.7). This test bench I used for testing that myth. My test results didn't fully support the myth. My results shows more like 1+(1*0.78 or 0.85). If lower prop runs faster then efficiency is better. Higher pitch (chinese wooden 1480) as lower prop made efficiency even lower if rotational speed was same on both props. Propels I used were APC 1455 MR and APC 1455 MRP.
Results: docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsH8A-9COlqudFlkUmx3...
View of social housing appartement bloks at Fal-El-Hanaa residence in the city of Casablanca, on February 14, 2014.The buildings have been renovated, the windows have been changed, apartments were isolated and solar panels to heat water installed on the roofs of houses. Fal El Hanna buildings were co-financed by the European Community.
PHOTO AFP © EU/NEIGHBOURHOOD INFO CENTRE
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.
The N.C. Department of Transportation has a new, more efficient way of funding infrastructure investments that will better connect citizens to opportunities, increase jobs, and enhance economic development after Governor Pat McCrory signed into law today (June 26, 2013) the Strategic Mobility Formula, House Bill 817.
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A 27.5x3” tire measures out to a 29” diameter and a 26x3” tire measures out to a 27.5” diameter. Combining them with a 40mm rim, results in the ultimate combination of traction, roll-over and versatility without being too heavy, too bouncy, too tall or feeling lethargic on the trail.
TAPERED HEAD TUBE
Riding fast with control requires steering precision, which starts with the front of the bike. Stiffening this area results in less wheel deflection, more wheel control. A full 1.5” head tube and steerer would achieve this, but would add unnecessary weight and bulk, and limit stem choices. But a tapered 1 1 /8” to 1 1 /2” head tube serves up a significant increase in rough terrain tracking and stability without much of a weight penalty compared to standard 1 1 /8” systems.
SHORT CHAINSTAYS
The rear wheel tucks in with short chainstays. With a 12x148 rear hub, you’ve got a stiff and responsive rear end.
OUTBOARD CHAIN LINE
A 12x148 rear hub with 3mm offset chainrings minimizes the chance of chain to tire contact with short chainstays and “mid-fat” tires without compromising any pedaling efficiency to a wider q-factor.
WHY THRU AXLES?
Securing the rear wheel to the frame by threading a 12mm axle into the rear drop-outs is not only safer, it’s stiffer. The rear wheel tracks directly in line with the frame, for more precise handling, so you can go faster with more confidence. The increase in stiffness of a 15mm fork axle improves steering & handling significantly. It also puts less stress on the fork’s internals, improving fork durability and performance. The hub drop outs provide a self centering feature for the wheel for fast, easy installation.
FORGED BOTTOM BRACKET YOKE
A one-piece bottom bracket shell and drive-side chainstay yoke provide a strong and lightweight solution for the potential clearance issues of 3” tires and double chainrings.
TUBELESS
Benefits of a tubeless set-up are reduced rotating weight and the ability to use lower inflation pressures for greater traction without the risk of pinch flats. WTB TCS rims feature a tubeless UST “On-Ramp” profile providing a consistent fit between the rim and the tire for easy installation and inflation.
180MM FRONT ROTORS
Bigger wheels and tires generate more rotating mass and traction once they are up to speed. So it only makes sense to use larger rotors to help control that larger wheel in the most efficient manner possible. Sure, 160mm rotors will stop the bike. But when you’re riding like every second counts, braking for the shortest time possible while keeping the bike under control is the goal. And a larger 180mm rotor up front let’s you do this.
SEAT & STEERING PLATFORM
A 35mm seat tube with 31.6mm seat post assures the stiffest possible pedaling & steering platform, with a sloping top tube for low stand-over.
FrameTriple-butted 6061 aluminum, 1.5 - 1 1/8” tapered head tube, post mount disc brakes, 12x148mm thru-axle drop-outs, High Direct Mount (HDM) front derailleur with front-pull internal cable routing, internal dropper post routing, replaceable derailleur hanger, Formula axle
ForkRST Alpha TNL 27.5/26+, coil spring with Turn-n-Lock hydraulic lock out, 32mm stanchions, magnesium lowers, 9x110mm hub spacing,120mm travel
HeadsetFSA Orbit 1.5 Zero-Stack internal cup, 8mm cone spacer
WheelsWTB Scraper i40 TCS tubeless 26" rims, Joytec 9x110 front & Formula 12x148 sealed bearing hubs, stainless spokes
TiresWTB Ranger, 26 x 3.0”
DerailleursShimano Deore Shadow rear & Deore front
Shift leversShimano Deore, 2x10-speed
ChainKMC X10, 10-speed
CassetteShimano HG50, 10-speed, 11-36T
CranksetSR Suntour XCM, 36/22T, 170mm (15”), 175mm (17-21”)
BB SetSR Suntour External
PedalsATB alloy platform
BrakesetTektro M285 hydraulic disc, 180mm front & 160mm rear 6-bolt rotors
HandlebarRitchey Trail, 710mm x 20mm rise
StemRitchey Trail, 60mm (15"), 70mm (17"), 80mm (19"), 90mm (21")
GripsDual compound
Seat PostRitchey Trail, 31.6 x 400mm
SaddleWTB Volt Sport
Sizes15”, 17”, 19”, 21”
ColorWinter Dusk
Weight31.75 lbs
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The Province will advance the goal of meeting the vast majority of BC’s new electricity demand through conservation by providing $100,000 to the Canadian Passive House Institute (CanPHI) West.
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Indoor air pollution has been a challenge for many businesses especially production and manufacturing industries. The health threats varies from short-term, where sore throat and eye irritation are common examples. Long-term effects poses more problems especially when there is respiratory complications, other forms of infection, or worse, cancer.
The growing number of micro-particulates emission is found to be one of the leading causes of poor indoor air quality (IAQ). The importance of IAQ has not been given a lot of attention even though a lot of the working population work indoors. But the abundance of indoor pollution isn't the only contributor to polluting the air, poor ventilation is also a significant factor.
To address air pollution, air filters, cleaners, and purifiers were invented - way back in its first conceptualization in the 16th century. With time and the advancement of technology, filters are now more functional and efficient in trapping contaminants and pollutants.
Advanced air filtration systems work as a team. Equipped with a high-end filter, the system doesn't just traps micro particles. It can be equipped with ultraviolet light to degrade bacteria and viruses, activated carbon to trap toxic chemicals and contaminants and eliminate unwanted odor or smell.
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June 25., 2009. Street action in front of the Croatian Ministry of Economy. We demanded stronger measures for promotion of renewable energy sources. As a part of the action we tried to give a present to the Ministry - self-constructed solar hot water collector. On this picture: action is over, activists are leaving.
At the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas recently I was also able to experience a test drive in the Vision EQXX ultra EV. Engineered in just 18 months and representing the most efficient Mercedes-Benz ever built, this experimental unit acts as a barometer for production EQ models, which may eventually inherit deviations from its technology, energy storage capabilities, and driving range. The development intention of the vehicle was to produce a battery with 100 kW capacity, lightweight construction, increased aero, and extreme efficiency. The result is an EV that achieves an extensive range of more than 745 miles on a single charge.
Visite du Salon EVER 2011, Monaco, Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and The Climate Group sign the partnership agreement for the Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum. From left to right:
below: HE Mr Bernard Fautrier, VP and CEO Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation - Agostino Renna, VP & GM, Johnson Controls Energy Solutions Europe & Africa, Mark Kenber, CEO The Climate Group.
top:David Myers President Johnson Controls Building Efficiency, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. Photo credit: Charles Franch/ Palais Princier
Food service businesses (restaurants and grocery stores) use 2.5 times more energy than the average commercial business. Think about it: all the stoves, ovens, heat lamps, dish washers, refrigerators, and fryers turning out meal after meal, it makes sense that they are energy intensive. However, kitchens are also hectic places where simple energy wasters often get ignored in the hustle and bustle.
Richard Young, from the Food Service Technology Center in California, highlighted a long list of simple changes that food service businesses can make that can shave big bucks off their energy bills at his presentation at Dunwoody College on Monday March 21st. From stopping leaking faucets and closing ice maker lids all the way to replacing exhaust hoods and re-doing their lighting, businesses have a huge variety of opportunities, from small to large, free to expensive.
To learn more, visit mncerts.org.
A five row shelterbelt such as this one is often used for farmstead or livestock protection.
Resource Concern: Energy efficiency of equipment and facilities
Windbreaks or shelterbelts are barriers used to reduce wind speed and usually consist of trees, shrubs, or a combination. For the greatest protection, the windbreak needs to be oriented perpendicular to the troublesome winds. In South Dakota and the great plains region, the windbreak is placed on the north and west sides of the area needing protection.
The diversion of wind and reduction in wind speed behind a windbreak modifies the environmental conditions in this sheltered zone. The sheltered zone extends as far as ten to fifteen times the height of the windbreak downwind from the windbreak. The greatest wind reduction occurs between two to five times the height of the windbreak downwind. For maximum wind protection, the windbreak needs to be dense and tall.
The farmstead located in the sheltered zone will require less energy for heating due to the modified environmental conditions. Individual savings depend on local site and climatic conditions, the building’s construction quality, an individual’s living habits, and the design and condition of the windbreak.
Windbreaks may also be used to:
• Protect livestock – increase feed efficiency, increase weight gains, increase survival of newborns, improve animal health, and ultimately increase profits
• Reduce wind erosion by slowing the wind speed and protecting the area directly behind the windbreak
• Reduce pesticide drift
• Filter dust and other air pollutants;
• Provide wildlife travel corridors and habitat
• Store carbon
• Reduce noise
For more information on South Dakota's resource concerns, visit www.sdresrouceconcerns.org or www.farmers.gov/conserve/tool. You can also reach out to your local NRCS office or Conservation District. Find your local USDA NRCS office and employee directory at: bit.ly/ContactNRCSSD