Since the massive blackout that wracked the east coast of the United States and large parts of Canada back in 2003, there has been a tremendous amount of conversation about the development of a "smart grid" that will provide a safe, reliable, efficient and resilient energy infrastructure.
Gasoline and diesel fuel are spectacularly efficient in energy and economic terms.
From water purification systems and biohazard sensors to efficient energy systems and nutritional supplements in baby food, the spinoffs from space technology are myriad.
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And if there is not the research grant pipeline in place, many of them will not have the resources to invent and discover the things that will make us healthier and make us more energy efficient and improve the quality of our lives.
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Mr. Obama and Democratic congressional leaders talk of creating several million green jobs through tax credits and grants to generate electricity from alternative fuels and encourage energy-efficient vehicles, and to retrofit government buildings and low-income housing to save energy.
Rosenfeld, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy and California Institute for Energy and Environment and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
The Cheney group said it aimed its recommendations at increasing the nation's energy supplies through expanded nuclear power, increased domestic oil drilling and more efficient movement of energy, including electricity, natural gas and petroleum.
Greenstart invests in startups that mostly develop software and services to support a more efficient use of energy and other resources.
Today, three to five percent of all U.S. power usage us being drawn into data centers, which is significant enough to invite regulatory attention around the sources of energy and levels of efficient energy usage.
They called for more investment in the production and refining of crude oil, for more efficient use of energy and more work on alternatives to oil.
The Project Zero roadmap envisions that energy-efficient technologies and community engagement will reduce energy consumption by 38% by 2029.
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In contrast, maximizing emerging energy-efficient technologies and water-wise renewable energy sources ( biofuels, wind, and solar in particular) enhance disaster resilience and environmental protection.
The plan, which Obama announced Saturday, aims to put Americans to work updating the country's infrastructure, making public buildings more energy-efficient and implementing environmentally friendly technologies, including alternative energy sources.
By using intelligent lighting systems that are energy efficient and minimize light pollution, the biosphere reserve was able to bring down its energy needs with the added bonus of clear, starlit skies.
Power management- Partnerships to provide energy efficient solutions and reduce global demand for non-renewable energy sources will drive future opportunities for the industry.
The United States will work with all nations that are part of this convention to adapt to the impacts of climate change, gain access to clean and more energy-efficient technologies, and promote sustainable forestry and agriculture.
And it shows with the company's Ecomagination line of green and energy-efficient products, which include windmills and fuel-efficient turbine engines.
Individual taxpayers, for their part, got some temporary new credits for the purchase of hybrid vehicles and the installation of energy-efficient windows and solar heaters.
The energy consumption data also could help home and business owners take stock of their energy use and take actions to save money, such as putting in more energy efficient light bulbs and appliances or running washers and dryers only when electric rates are low.
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David Hart, a research fellow at Imperial College, London studying hydrogen energy, questioned the cost involved and how energy efficient it would be.
And part of the problem is, is when politicians pretend that there is, then we put off making the tough choices to develop new energy sources and become more energy efficient.
These technologies will benefit the entire industry, and will enable smarter, more powerful, more energy-efficient and cheaper electronic devices for consumers.
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In its bid to keep Big Blue's lead in the server market, IBM has launched the fastest-ever microprocessor and computer server, with the double whammy of being energy efficient, and thus relatively cheap to run.
Making existing energy production more efficient, and reducing waste in the use of energy by consumers, would have a big economic and environmental impact.
And by the way, using energy-efficient cars and trucks can also make economic sense because transportation is one of the biggest costs for many businesses and certainly for many families.
As a co-architect of the federal Cash for Clunkers program with the Center for American Progress and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy and adviser to various congressional offices on the issue, it is gratifying to see how quickly it has been adopted by the American people.
Bush also touched on expanded international cooperation in cleaner and more efficient energy technologies.
In the past, Intel and other chipmakers have focused mainly on delivering energy-efficient performance and connectivity.
Overall Facebook has made its servers 38% more energy efficient and 24% more cost effective.
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Nanotech holds the promise of cleaner ecosystems, more efficient energy sources and waste-minimizing manufacturing processes.
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