Essays about: "utilities"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 171 essays containing the word utilities.

  1. 21. Flood alleviation in Gothenburg South-Kungsladugård area with the help of rainwater harvesting/retention : Calculating roof catchment areas and applying rainwater harvesting systems

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : Andres Salumets; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Sweden like other countries on Earth is also affected by climate warming, including predicted higher levels of precipitation. Due to heavier rains, the occurrence of pluvial flooding may increase. READ MORE

  3. 22. SUSTAINABILITY ASPECTS AND THEIR IMPLEMENTATIONS IN ENERGY UTILITY COMPANIES: A CASE STUDY ON TWO MUNICIPAL ENERGY COMPANIES

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Natali Fanari; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainability; the three sustainability aspects; knowledge; economy; environmental aspect; social aspect; energy utilities;

    Abstract : Achieving the balance between the three sustainability aspects i.e., environmental, social, and economic has been a problem for many companies, where many of them still prioritize the economic aspect over the environmental and social aspects. READ MORE

  4. 23. Cyber Risk Reporting of Large International Electric Utility Companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Elina Heidenborg; Laura Emilia Lappalainen; [2021]
    Keywords : cyber risk; risk reporting; electric utilities; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to highlight and dig deeper into an increasingly relevant research area, cyber risk reporting practices. Cyber risk is one of the most significant concerns for businesses worldwide and of specific concern to the energy industry due to the vulnerability and importance of energy companies. READ MORE

  5. 24. Feeling the Heat of Climate Change - How Sensitive Could It Be? 

    University essay from

    Author : Gustav Kollberg; John Skantze; [2020-06-29]
    Keywords : Climate Sensitivity; Predictability of Stock Returns; Temperature Anomaly; Fama French Three-Factor Model; Carhart Four-Factor Model;

    Abstract : This thesis examines if climate sensitivity predicts stock returns and how well this measurement performs. The sample consists of the S&P 500 and the monthly stock return for the period between 1979 to 2019. The method is first to estimate the climate sensitivity for stock returns from temperature anomaly. READ MORE

  6. 25. Health care accessibility and second homes: A spatial analysis in South-East Norway

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Olav Rønning; [2020]
    Keywords : accessibility; Second homes; health care; transport; geography;

    Abstract : While the government in Norway strives for equity in health and access, factors of urbanization, modernization, and sustainable development may discourage advancement in rural municipalities. In the rural hinterlands, often where the mountain belt resides, this is known to be caused by declining employment-rates in typical rural industries like agriculture and forestry. READ MORE