The agency also announced plans to test an additional dozen energy- and water-saving technologies this year as part of its Green Proving Ground program.
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An audit is often undertaken to identify energy- and water-saving opportunities.
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After an audit identifies energy- and water-saving opportunities, property owners wishing to pursue PACE financing enter into an assessment contract with CSCDA to finance the project.
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In my previous post, I highlighted some of the energy- and water-saving initiatives already installed, such as indoor LED lighting, window film, smart controls, and the Pillow-Vac system.
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Consumers can reduce the amount of water through direct action - by applying a water-saving showerhead, shutting off the tap during teeth brushing, by not disposing of medicines, paints or other pollutants down the sink etc.
Developers are building in a more eco-conscious manner, constructing homes in areas where well water is available and incorporating water-saving plants into the landscape.
To get a LEED certification, for instance, homes collect points for green features, such as energy-efficient light bulbs and water-saving toilets.
Eligible improvements (PDF) include not only energy-saving equipment such as insulation, lighting, and HVAC systems but onsite renewable energy (rooftop PV, wind turbines, and fuel cells) and water-saving upgrades such as low-flow plumbing fixtures and grey water systems.
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The sliding gates and water-saving basins of the new locks may attract even more visitors.
Installing simple, cheap devices such as water-saving taps and toilets can reduce consumption by up to 50%.
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Of the many other water-saving measures China might take, all require money.
This will help improve our evaluation of water-saving opportunities moving forward.
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This negative impact was modestly softened by our rollout of several water-saving initiatives, which we estimate will contribute a reduction of 1.4 percent annually starting this year.
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Crowds of people were milling around the cavernous exhibition hall, eating sandwiches and peering at displays of water-saving toilets, recyclable carpets, soybean-based insulation, low-energy lighting, and counters made of reused concrete.
If you need turf grass for children or dogs to romp on or to carpet your outdoor living areas, ask your local suppliers for the best water-saving grass for your area.
Water-saving devices such as self-closing taps are mandatory.
Atlanta has adopted vigorous water-saving measures.
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You can watch the surrounding city from indoors and see a landscaped, energy-saving, water-collecting, "living" roof from one level above.
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In some homes, water features can be actually money-saving ventures.
They are preparing to move badly needed water, food, and other life-saving supplies to priority areas in Port-au-Prince.
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This will mean more of the life-saving equipment, food, water and medicine that will be needed.
Peter Frost, executive director of the Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, said Google is saving taxpayer money as the local government now does not have to treat as much wastewater.
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Finally, across the Middle East and Africa, from the UAE to Jordan, we have deployed resource conservation best practice initiatives in all our operations that have contributed to saving 3.9 billion liters of water in our company-owned operations last year, as compared to five years earlier.
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The directive allows for reduced VAT in several areas including water, food, audio books, restaurant service, gardening, nappies and energy itself - but not energy-saving products.
Boiling the pasta and cauliflower in the same pot is not merely a work-saving measure, Ms. Bloomfield said, it also adds flavor to the salted pasta water.
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