energy efficiency
Optimized power consumption
Energy efficiency is the ratio of useful output to energy input—getting more work from less fuel or electricity.
An energy-efficient appliance performs the same task while consuming less power than conventional alternatives.
The concept applies across domains: buildings with better insulation, vehicles with higher mileage, industrial processes that minimize waste heat.
We replaced the old furnace to improve energy efficiency.
Thermal transfer prevention
- weatherizationSealing a building's envelope
- LEDsSemiconductor light sources
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- double-glazingTwo-layered window glass
caulking · sealants · standby · kilowatt-hours · programmable
Capable of restoration
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- hydroelectricGenerated by flowing water
- biomassLiving material in aggregate
- zero-emissionProducing no pollutants
carbon-neutral · net-zero · eco-friendly · off-grid · decarbonization
Insulation effectiveness measure
- U-valueHeat flow rate measure
- MPGDistance per fuel unit
- COPUN environmental treaty meeting
- watt-hoursEnergy consumption unit
Profit-to-cost ratio
- rebatesPartial refunds after purchase
- incentivesRewards prompting action
- investmentDeploying capital for returns
- affordabilityState of being purchasable
budget-friendly · economical · time-of-use · subsidies · financing
Changes DC to AC
- cogenerationSimultaneous heat and electricity production
- VFDMotor frequency controller
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- weatherizationSealing a building's envelope
- LEDsSemiconductor light sources
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
double-glazing · caulking · sealants · standby · kilowatt-hours · programmable
renewable
Capable of restoration
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- hydroelectricGenerated by flowing water
- biomassLiving material in aggregate
zero-emission · carbon-neutral · net-zero · eco-friendly · off-grid · decarbonization
R-value
Insulation effectiveness measure
ROI
Profit-to-cost ratio
- rebatesPartial refunds after purchase
- incentivesRewards prompting action
- investmentDeploying capital for returns
affordability · budget-friendly · economical · time-of-use · subsidies · financing
inverter
Changes DC to AC
- cogenerationSimultaneous heat and electricity production
- VFDMotor frequency controller
- climate policycarbon tax, emissions standards, emissions trading, cap and trade, net zero
- eco-lodgeseco-lodge, eco-lodges, eco-resort, green hotel, eco-tourism
- green designgreen building, sustainable materials, cradle-to-cradle, LEED, passive solar
- Green Homesearthship, off-grid cabin, cob house, green building, eco-friendly materials
- green schoolssolar panels, recycling bins, green roofs, natural lighting, rainwater harvesting
- Energy LawEEG, electricity supply, power supply, market regulation, licensing requirements
energy efficiencywastefulness
Careless use of resources
inefficiency · energy loss · heat loss · dissipation · leakage
energy efficiencywastefulness
Careless use of resources
conspicuous consumption · overconsumption · extravagance · profligacy · excess
energy efficiencyraw power
Untempered strength or energy
brute force · power-hungry · peak performance · horsepower · maximum capacity
energy, energetic, efficiency, efficient, energize, synergy, inefficient, energizing, energized