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Software Development For Home Energy Audits: Reducing Energy Consumption In Harrisonburg Through Technology, Brantley E. Gilbert May 2017

Software Development For Home Energy Audits: Reducing Energy Consumption In Harrisonburg Through Technology, Brantley E. Gilbert

Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019

Fossil fuels play a vital role in our daily lives. Oil, natural gas, and coal powers our cars, heats our homes and water, and are used by power companies to generate the massive amounts of electricity used every day by the United States. However, this reliance on a finite source of energy is not sustainable. Fossil fuels such as these are non-renewable resources whose production will eventually be unable to keep up with the rate of consumption. Furthermore, the extraction of the stored energy in these fuels through combustion releases harmful substances into the environment, including toxins and greenhouse gases …


An Analysis Of Structural And Psychological Barriers To The Adoption Of Demand Response Smart Grid Technologies: Lessons Learned, John M. Richards May 2017

An Analysis Of Structural And Psychological Barriers To The Adoption Of Demand Response Smart Grid Technologies: Lessons Learned, John M. Richards

Sustainability and Social Justice

Over the past decade, America’s utility grid has undergone fundamental changes on a scale not seen during the past 100 years (Energetics Incorporated, 2014). These changes have largely been driven by the need to replace aging infrastructure, modernize the grid, incorporate new sources of energy, and better balance the supply and demand of energy. In order to address some of these changes, utilities have increasingly implemented smart grid programs that provide customers with consumer-focused demand response technologies that aim to reduce peak demand. This report examined the success these technologies have in reducing peak demand for smart grid programs by …


Diffusion Of Renewable Energy Policies, Khatera Alizada Apr 2017

Diffusion Of Renewable Energy Policies, Khatera Alizada

Graduate Program in International Studies Theses & Dissertations

This study examines the global diffusion of renewable energy policies: feed-in tariffs (FIT) and renewable portfolio standards (RPS). Existing studies of policy diffusion have failed to differentiate between four possible mechanisms of policy diffusion: emulation, suasion, learning and competition. To test these competing explanations, the study uses a mixed-method research design that combines statistical analysis of time-series cross-sectional data with an agent-based model of diffusion processes. The findings of the statistical analysis show strong support for the suasion (European Union Membership, Clean Development Mechanisms) and emulation mechanisms (cultural similarity or common language) in the diffusion of FIT. In the diffusion …


Murray Energy Corporation V. Mccarthy, Sarah M. Danno Feb 2017

Murray Energy Corporation V. Mccarthy, Sarah M. Danno

Public Land & Resources Law Review

Holding that the widespread effects of environmental regulation on the coal industry constituted sufficient importance, the Northern District of West Virginia ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct analysis on employment loss and plant reduction resulting from regulatory effects. In admonishing the EPA’s inaction, the court ruled that the Agency had a non-discretionary duty to evaluate employment and plant reduction. Furthermore, the court held that the EPA’s attempt to put forth general reports in place of required evaluations was an invalid attempt to circumvent its statutory duty.


Understanding The Social And Human Dimension Of Energy Management In Shipping, Martin Viktorelius Jan 2017

Understanding The Social And Human Dimension Of Energy Management In Shipping, Martin Viktorelius

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Fuel Saving In Coastal Areas, Karina Hjelmervik, Svend Nordby Jan 2017

Fuel Saving In Coastal Areas, Karina Hjelmervik, Svend Nordby

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Plenary Session 3, Johan Röstin Jan 2017

Plenary Session 3, Johan Röstin

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Life Cycle Assessment Of Marine Coatings Applied To Ship Hulls, Yigit Kemal Demirel Jan 2017

Life Cycle Assessment Of Marine Coatings Applied To Ship Hulls, Yigit Kemal Demirel

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Efficient Fuel Handling And Management In Port: Context Bangladesh, Razon Chandra Saha Jan 2017

Efficient Fuel Handling And Management In Port: Context Bangladesh, Razon Chandra Saha

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Energy Efficiency Measures In Shipping From Operation And Maintenance Perspective, Manjurul Kabir Jan 2017

Energy Efficiency Measures In Shipping From Operation And Maintenance Perspective, Manjurul Kabir

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Real Time Awareness For Mrv Data, Nikitas Nikitakos Jan 2017

Real Time Awareness For Mrv Data, Nikitas Nikitakos

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Energy Efficient Port Operations In The Caribbean: Challenges And Possible Solutions, Deniece Aiken Jan 2017

Energy Efficient Port Operations In The Caribbean: Challenges And Possible Solutions, Deniece Aiken

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Operational Measures To Reverse The Negative Effects Of The 0.1% Sulphur Limit On Ro-Ro Shipping, Thalis Zis Jan 2017

Operational Measures To Reverse The Negative Effects Of The 0.1% Sulphur Limit On Ro-Ro Shipping, Thalis Zis

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


A Conceptual Model For Oil Port Sustainability Policy Research – A Case Of Chinese Ports, Xuemuge Wang Jan 2017

A Conceptual Model For Oil Port Sustainability Policy Research – A Case Of Chinese Ports, Xuemuge Wang

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


An Integrated Vessel Performance System For Environmental Compliance, Søren Hansen Jan 2017

An Integrated Vessel Performance System For Environmental Compliance, Søren Hansen

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Analyzing Approaches To Set Ghg Reduction Target In Anticipation Of Potential ‘Further Measures’ For International Shipping, Seijiro Morimoto Jan 2017

Analyzing Approaches To Set Ghg Reduction Target In Anticipation Of Potential ‘Further Measures’ For International Shipping, Seijiro Morimoto

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Measuring Port Berth Utilisation With Automatic Identification System Data - Studying The Berth Utilisation Of Oslo Fjord Container Ports, Karina Hjelmervik, Halvor Schøyen Jan 2017

Measuring Port Berth Utilisation With Automatic Identification System Data - Studying The Berth Utilisation Of Oslo Fjord Container Ports, Karina Hjelmervik, Halvor Schøyen

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Malaysia’S Green Initiatives: Strengthening National Capacities Towards A Low Carbon Future, Yasmin Mohd Hasni Jan 2017

Malaysia’S Green Initiatives: Strengthening National Capacities Towards A Low Carbon Future, Yasmin Mohd Hasni

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Port And Energy Management Challenges, Fabio Ballini Jan 2017

Port And Energy Management Challenges, Fabio Ballini

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


An Investigation Of Fuel Efficiency In High Speed Vessels By Using Interceptors, Baris Barlas, Aykut Ölcer Jan 2017

An Investigation Of Fuel Efficiency In High Speed Vessels By Using Interceptors, Baris Barlas, Aykut Ölcer

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


How Do Sea Ports Reduce Air Emissions From Maritime Supply Chains? - Explaining Seaports’ Choices Of Air Emission Reduction Tools, René Taudal Poulsen Jan 2017

How Do Sea Ports Reduce Air Emissions From Maritime Supply Chains? - Explaining Seaports’ Choices Of Air Emission Reduction Tools, René Taudal Poulsen

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Energy Management Framework In A Zero Emissions Port, Nikitas Nikitakos Jan 2017

Energy Management Framework In A Zero Emissions Port, Nikitas Nikitakos

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Application Of Experimental Investigation Of Forming Limit Diagrams Of Tailor Welded Blanks In Ship Hull Design, Mehdi Sepasi Jan 2017

Application Of Experimental Investigation Of Forming Limit Diagrams Of Tailor Welded Blanks In Ship Hull Design, Mehdi Sepasi

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Establishment Of Data Collection System For Fuel Oil Consumption As Part Of A Roadmap For Developing A Comprehensive Imo Strategy On Reduction Of Ghg Emissions From Ships, Edmund Hughes Jan 2017

Establishment Of Data Collection System For Fuel Oil Consumption As Part Of A Roadmap For Developing A Comprehensive Imo Strategy On Reduction Of Ghg Emissions From Ships, Edmund Hughes

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Facts Findings Of Energy Management And Conservation In The Colombo Port, Labuna Hewage Ranjith Sepala Jan 2017

Facts Findings Of Energy Management And Conservation In The Colombo Port, Labuna Hewage Ranjith Sepala

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Plenary Session 2. International Association Of Independent Tanker Owners, Katharina Stanzel Jan 2017

Plenary Session 2. International Association Of Independent Tanker Owners, Katharina Stanzel

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Plenary Session 2. Shipping 2017: Challenges And Opportunities, Jan Otto De Kat Jan 2017

Plenary Session 2. Shipping 2017: Challenges And Opportunities, Jan Otto De Kat

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


Plenary Session 1. The Shipping Industry Perspective, Carl Johan Hagman Jan 2017

Plenary Session 1. The Shipping Industry Perspective, Carl Johan Hagman

MARENER 2017

No abstract provided.


More Than Food: An Analysis Of Multidimensional Relationships In Our Food System, Jessica Erin Newnan Jan 2017

More Than Food: An Analysis Of Multidimensional Relationships In Our Food System, Jessica Erin Newnan

Honors Theses and Capstones

Food is an integral part of everyday life for human beings, thus meriting particular attention from research and education. Looking further in depth at the factors that influence food, it becomes apparent that this is a complex topic that is related to several systems within the constructs of society. Here, the food system is approached with the understanding that several systems influence food consumption options and decisions including the agricultural, economic, education, energy, health, and political systems. To identify the relationships more closely, a three-dimensional model was built to represent the food system and depict several key factors, their relationships, …


Effects Of Post Eviction Resettlement On Land-Use And Cover Change In Uganda’S Oil Exploration Areas, Joseph Ssekandi, John Mburu, Oliver Wasonga, Laban Macopiyo, Charles A. Francis Jan 2017

Effects Of Post Eviction Resettlement On Land-Use And Cover Change In Uganda’S Oil Exploration Areas, Joseph Ssekandi, John Mburu, Oliver Wasonga, Laban Macopiyo, Charles A. Francis

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Evaluation of the changes in land use and land cover change (LULCC) in respect to oil exploration across the Albertine region in Uganda has been focused around the exploration areas and protected areas, with no attention to the potential impacts of evictees’ activities on resettled areas. This study used LANDSAT images to analyze the land use and land cover changes (LULCC) among the period before eviction (2002 and 2005) at the climax of eviction and resettlements (2005-2011), and during the post-resettlement period (2011-2015) to quantify the impacts of resettlements on the environment. LANDSAT images were processed using ERDAS IMAGINE software …