Essays about: "energy efficiency"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 1462 essays containing the words energy efficiency.

  1. 1. The potential impact of a European Fuel Tax on fuel demand and on the environment.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Amanda Eriksson; Victor Sahlin; [2020-07-06]
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    Abstract : Aviation emissions are increasing drastically along with an increasing de- mand for aviation globally. Even though energy efficiency has been improved significantly, it is far from enough to meet the desired climate goals. READ MORE

  3. 2. Energieffektivisering av dricksvattendistribution : dataanalys och simulering av pumpdrift vid Görvälns vattenverk

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Anton Thorstensson; [2020]
    Keywords : norrvatten; förbrukningsprognos; renvattenpumpar; högreservoarer; vattentorn; fyllnadskrav;

    Abstract : This project investigates the efficiency of the water distribution system from Görväln's pumping station to Norrvatten's central consumption zone. The goal is to propose actions that lead to enhanced energy efficiency. READ MORE

  4. 3. Do feed-in tariffs promote environmental efficiency among wind farms? : a two-stage LCA + DEA efficiency case study on 75 Danish wind farms

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Gustav Berglöf; [2020]
    Keywords : DEA; efficiency; environmental efficiency; feed-in tariff; operational efficiency; renewable energy; subsidy; wind power;

    Abstract : It is generally known that wind power has an offsetting effect on emissions by crowding out fossil dependent energy sources. What has not been studied to any further extent is the variability in environmental impacts caused by wind turbine erection and manufacturing. Also, it is not known how economic incentives could affect these impacts. READ MORE

  5. 4. Environmental renovating solutions for Miljonprogrammet to reaching the EU2030 climate and energy framework goals

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande; KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Alexander Sjöling; Emil Marefat; [2020]
    Keywords : EU2030; Miljonprogrammet; LCC; Renewable energy; Renovation strategy; Sustainability; EU2030; Miljonprogrammet; LCC; Förnybar energi; Renoveringsstrategi; Hållbarhet;

    Abstract : Climate change is one of the most severe threats that humanity is facing right now; it's ironically a threat that we as humans created ourselves. Residential buildings are the fourth largest source of Green-housegases in the EU and account for 10% of the total Green-house gases. READ MORE

  6. 5. New Housing Developments: A Localisation Strategy considering Energy-Efficiency from an Urban Structure and Transport Perspective for the city of Falun

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

    Author : Adeyemi Kazeem Ajayi; [2020]
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    Abstract : There are several considerations when planning new housing developments, and resultant problems require critical analysis. This thesis has focused on studying some part of the potential issues in the case of a project in the city of Falun. READ MORE