Environmental compartments Sample Clauses

Environmental compartments air The actual reduction of emissions depends on how the energy is produced. Electricity is generated by various fuels. Table 6.1 illustrates this in an overview of the emissions per MWhe for four countries. It shows that there is a considerable variation in the environmental benefit for electricity savings per country. The figures in Table 6.1 do not give any insight into the environmental impacts of non-fossil fuels such as nuclear energy and hydropower (waste, space requirements, etc.) Table 6.1 CO2, NOx, and SO2 emissions during electricity generation Country Netherlands Sweden Canada Germany Generation mix (%) coal 42.0 19.1 oil 0.7 2.3 gas 50.6 0.6 non-fossil 6.7 90 78.0 35 fossil 93.3 10 22.0 65 Emission CO2 (kg/MWhe) 570 20.0 217.6 390 NOx (kg/MWhe) 1.08 0.1 0.6 0.4 SO2 (kg/MWhe) 0.87 0.5 0.7 0.5 For heating, despite the difference in fuels, the environmental benefit of energy saving for the various countries is less apparent (see Table 6.2). Table 6.2 CO2, NOx and SO2 emissions during heating Country Netherlands Sweden Canada Germany reference fuel gas* district heating gas** oil CO2(kg/MWhth) 292 200 282 266 NOx(kg/MWhth) 0.2 1 2.7 0.2 SO2(kg/MWhth) - 2 - 0.5 * 1 MWh = 146 m3 gas ** 1 MWh = 152 m3 gas The emission tables indicate that from an environmental point of view it may be more attractive for one country to save electricity than for another, while another country in turn should give priority to economizing on heating. For instance in a country where most of the energy is hydro-electrically produced, displacing electrical home and office buildings space heating and cooling with UTES technologies will have little impact on atmospheric emissions. However, displacing home or office building oil or gas burning furnaces with electrically driven heat pumps will have a significant impact on the environment. The electricity used by the heat pump, being hydraulically produced, is a cleaner source of energy than the thermal energy produced in the home or office by coal, gas or oil burning furnaces. The displacement of conventional heating sources in a building with electrically driven heat pumps using UTES, results in an overall environmental impact in terms of atmospheric emission. If the COP of the heat pumps and UTES systems is greater than 1, the overall energy requirements are reduced (Strata Engineering Corp., 1992). However in another country where the major source of electrical power generation is from combustion of fossil fuels, replacing an...
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  • Environmental Compliance The Borrower and its Subsidiaries conduct in the ordinary course of business a review of the effect of existing Environmental Laws and claims alleging potential liability or responsibility for violation of any Environmental Law on their respective businesses, operations and properties, and as a result thereof the Borrower has reasonably concluded that such Environmental Laws and claims could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

  • Environmental Safety Upon encountering any previously unknown potentially hazardous material, or other materials potentially contaminated by hazardous material, Contractor shall immediately stop work activities impacted by the discovery, secure the affected area, and notify the ODR immediately.

  • Environmental Management (a) The Operator must, prior to the commencement of any Train Services (including any new or varied Train Services):

  • Environmental Measures (i) The Contractor agrees to conduct its activities in connection with the Agreement in such a manner so as to comply with the environmental requirements which includes, inter alia, all the conditions required to be satisfied under the environmental clearances and applicable law, and assumes full responsibility for measures which are required to be taken to ensure such compliance.

  • Environmental Hazards (a) Except for matters described in Section 18(b), Borrower shall not cause or permit any of the following:

  • Environmental Tobacco Smoke Public Law 103-227 (also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994) and Vermont’s Act 135 (2014) (An act relating to smoking in lodging establishments, hospitals, and child care facilities, and on State lands) restrict the use of tobacco products in certain settings. Party shall ensure that no person is permitted: (i) to use tobacco products or tobacco substitutes as defined in 7 V.S.A. § 1001 on the premises, both indoor and outdoor, of any licensed child care center or afterschool program at any time; (ii) to use tobacco products or tobacco substitutes on the premises, both indoor and in any outdoor area designated for child care, health or day care services, kindergarten, pre-kindergarten, elementary, or secondary education or library services; and (iii) to use tobacco products or tobacco substitutes on the premises of a licensed or registered family child care home while children are present and in care. Party will refrain from promoting the use of tobacco products for all clients and from making tobacco products available to minors. Failure to comply with the provisions of the federal law may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. The federal Pro-Children Act of 1994, however, does not apply to portions of facilities used for inpatient drug or alcohol treatment; service providers whose sole source of applicable federal funds is Medicare or Medicaid; or facilities where Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) coupons are redeemed.

  • Environmental Contamination Neither Party shall in any event be liable to the other Party for any costs whatsoever resulting from the presence or release of any environmental hazard such Party did not cause or contribute to causing. Each Party shall, at the other Party's request, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other Party, each of its officers, directors and employees from and against any losses, damages, claims, demands, suits, liabilities, fines, penalties and expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees) that arise out of or from (i) any environmental hazard that such Party, its contractors or agents caused in the work locations or (ii) the presence or release of any environmental hazard for which such Party is responsible under Applicable Law. In the event both Parties contribute to such environmental hazard, they shall each proportionately bear such liability.

  • Environmental Conditions A Phase I environmental site assessment (or update of a previous Phase I and or Phase II environmental site assessment) and, with respect to certain Mortgage Loans, a Phase II environmental site assessment (collectively, an “ESA”) meeting ASTM requirements conducted by a reputable environmental consultant in connection with such Mortgage Loan within 12 months prior to its origination date (or an update of a previous ESA was prepared), and such ESA (i) did not identify the existence of Recognized Environmental Conditions (as such term is defined in ASTM E1527-05 or its successor, hereinafter “Environmental Condition”) at the related Mortgaged Property or the need for further investigation, or (ii) if the existence of an Environmental Condition or need for further investigation was indicated in any such ESA, then at least one of the following statements is true: (A) an amount reasonably estimated by a reputable environmental consultant to be sufficient to cover the estimated cost to cure any material noncompliance with applicable Environmental Laws or the Environmental Condition has been escrowed by the related Mortgagor and is held or controlled by the related lender; (B) if the only Environmental Condition relates to the presence of asbestos-containing materials, radon in indoor air, lead based paint or lead in drinking water, the only recommended action in the ESA is the institution of such a plan, an operations or maintenance plan has been required to be instituted by the related Mortgagor that can reasonably be expected to mitigate the identified risk; (C) the Environmental Condition identified in the related environmental report was remediated, abated or contained in all material respects prior to the date hereof, and, if and as appropriate, a no further action, completion or closure letter or its equivalent, was obtained from the applicable governmental regulatory authority (or the Environmental Condition affecting the related Mortgaged Property was otherwise listed by such governmental authority as “closed” or a reputable environmental consultant has concluded that no further action or investigation is required); (D) an environmental policy or a lender’s pollution legal liability insurance policy that covers liability for the Environmental Condition was obtained from an insurer rated no less than “A-” (or the equivalent) by Xxxxx’x, S&P and/or Fitch; (E) a party not related to the Mortgagor was identified as the responsible party for the Environmental Condition and such responsible party has financial resources reasonably estimated to be adequate to address the situation; or (F) a party related to the Mortgagor having financial resources reasonably estimated to be adequate to address the situation is required to take action. To Seller’s knowledge, except as set forth in the ESA, there is no Environmental Condition at the related Mortgaged Property.

  • Environmental Health and Safety i. Environment, Health and Safety Performance. Seller acknowledges and accepts full and sole responsibility to maintain an environment, health and safety management system ("EMS") appropriate for its business throughout the performance of this Contract. Buyer expects that Seller’s EMS shall promote health and safety, environmental stewardship, and pollution prevention by appropriate source reduction strategies. Seller shall convey the requirement of this clause to its suppliers. Seller shall not deliver goods that contain asbestos mineral fibers.

  • Environmental Services 1. Preparation of Environmental Documentation (CEQA/NEPA) including but not limited to the following:

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