Definition of a Net-Zero Energy Home A Net-Zero Energy Home (NZEH) is “capable of producing‚ at minimum‚ an annual output of renewable energy that is equal to the total amount of its annual consumed/purchased energy from energy utilities” and emits zero net carbon (1). This concept is becoming increasingly popular as people are becoming more aware of the effects of buildings on the environment. However‚ to build a net-zero home‚ in-depth design considerations to minimize “the energy requirements
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Who Is No Child Left Behind Leaving Behind: My Review Introduction to Assessment Measurement and Evaluation Professor Sanders April 19‚ 2011 Smyth‚ Soublis Theoni (February 2008). Who Is No Child Left Behind Leaving Behind. Clearing House‚ Vol. 81‚ Issue 3‚ 133-137 Now ten years since the election of former President Bush‚ our nation is questioning the effects of the No Child Left Behind Act. In this article the authors provide the rundown on the brief history of educational testing‚
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Class Discussion 1. Dartmouth Inc’s latest net income was $1‚250‚000‚ and it had 225‚000 shares outstanding. The company wants to pay out 45% of its income. What dividend per share should it declare? 2. Garcia Industries has sales of $200‚000 and accounts receivable of $18‚500‚ and it gives its customers 25 days to pay. The industry average DSO is 27 days‚ based on a 365-day year. If the company changes its credit and collection policy sufficiently to cause its DSO to fall to the
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exceeded the cash deficit estimated on the cash budget. How would you interpret this result? 6. Table 3.5 presents a computer spreadsheet for estimating R& E Sup-plies’ external financing required for 2009. The text mentions that with modifications to the equations for equity and net sales‚ the fore-cast can easily be extended through 2010. Write the modified equations for equity and net sales. 7. Using a computer spreadsheet‚ the information presented below‚ and the
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Since ABC International Ltd is planning to increase its international trade activities‚ it will be useful to understand the basis of public policy about international trade. A critical review of the chapter 3‚ titled Employment Rationale for Trade Protection by Douglas Irwin in his book “Free Trade Under Fire” would be very helpful (Irwin‚ 2002). Irwin explains how free trade does not cause adverse impacts on employment‚ which is one of the main arguments put forward by the opponents of free trade
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* “ A penny saved is a penny earned.” People do not realize that their is a history behind the changes of the penny. For instance Americans wanted to honor Lincoln’s birthday‚ but some Americans complained about the initials being too big‚ another reason for change was during World War II America needed supplies to use for battle. There is a history behind the penny that many people are unaware of. To begin with‚ the penny was changed due to Lincoln’s birthday. According to the text‚ “The strong
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Net neutrality is the principle of ensuring all Internet accesses are treated equally. Whether users are checking Facebook‚ posting photos on Instagram‚ shopping on Amazon‚ watching movies on Netflix or videos on YouTube‚ viewing all travel information through the Internet are treated equally. So that means that the Internet service provider (ISP)‚ such as Comcast‚ AT&T or Verizon cannot block or slow down access. Of the user into the content. Most of the debates about how to make net neutrality
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1. Calculate the molecular mass/formula weight for: KHSO3 2. How many of each type of atom are present in 0.667 mol of [CrCl2(NH3)4]Cl 3. Calculate the molecular formula for the compound that contains 40.92% C‚ 4.58% H‚ 54.50% O‚ and has a molecular mass of 176 u. 4. When 1.019 g of potassium reacts with O2‚ it forms 1.860 g of a rather strange compound. Find the empirical formula of this compound‚ and explain why it is strange. 5. How many grams of BaSO4 (s) are formed when an excess of BaCl2
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Specification sheet Diesel generator set NT855 series engine 320 kVA–440 kVA 50 Hz 320 kW–400 kW 60 Hz Description This Cummins® Power Generation commercial generator set is a fully integrated power generation system‚ providing optimum performance‚ reliability‚ and versatility for stationary standby‚ prime power‚ and continuous duty applications. Cooling system – Standard integral setmounted radiator system‚ designed and tested for rated ambient temperatures‚ simplifies facility design requirements
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better method to evaluate the performance of each division separately. Let use EVA to explain the reason of EVA being a better approach. EVA is net operating profit after taxes less the money cost of capital. If the company uses ROI to measure the performance‚ it cannot maximize the shareholder’s value. When there is a project which will increase the value of the company but will decrease the ROI result‚ the manager will cancel it. But if we use EVA method‚ we just need to calculate the capital cost
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