Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency

Industry: Energy

Contributors in Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency

A type of municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration facility in which MSW is burned with only minor presorting to remove oversize, hazardous, or explosive materials. Mass burn facilities can be large, ...

Wound rotor motors

Energy; Energy efficiency

A type of motor that has a rotor with electrical windings connected through slip rings to the external power circuit. An external resistance controller in the rotor circuit allows the performance of ...

Super insulated houses

Energy; Energy efficiency

A type of house that has massive amounts of insulation, airtight construction, and controlled ventilation without sacrificing comfort, health, or aesthetics.

Energy efficient mortgages

Energy; Energy efficiency

A type of home mortgage that takes into account the energy savings of a home that has cost-effective energy saving improvements that will reduce energy costs thereby allowing the homeowner to more ...

High-pressure sodium lamp

Energy; Energy efficiency

A type of High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that uses sodium under high pressure as the primary light-producing element. These high efficiency lights produce a golden white colour and are used for ...

Fibreglass insulation

Energy; Energy efficiency

A type of insulation, composed of small diameter pink, yellow, or white glass fibers, formed into blankets or batts, or used in loose-fill and blown-in applications.

Expanded polystyrene

Energy; Energy efficiency

A type of insulation that is moulded or expanded to produce coarse, closed cells containing air. The rigid cellular structure provides thermal and acoustical insulation, strength with low weight, and ...