Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency

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Environment

Energy; Energy efficiency

All the natural and living things around us. The earth, air, weather, plants, and animals all make up our environment.

Electrical system

Energy; Energy efficiency

All the conductors and electricity using devices that are connected to a source of electromotive force (or generator).

Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC)

Energy; Energy efficiency

All the components of the appliance used to condition interior air of a building.

Name plate

Energy; Energy efficiency

A metal tag attached to a machine or appliance that contains information such as brand name, serial number, voltage, power ratings under specified conditions, and other manufacturer supplied data.

Sacrificial anode

Energy; Energy efficiency

A metal rod placed in a water heater tank to protect the tank from corrosion. Anodes of aluminum, magnesium, or zinc are the more frequently metals. The anode creates a galvanic cell in which ...

Rate schedule

Energy; Energy efficiency

A mechanism used by electric utilities to determine prices for electricity; typically defines rates according to amounts of power demanded/consumed during specific time periods.

Whole house fan

Energy; Energy efficiency

A mechanical/electrical device used to pull air out of an interior space; usually located in the highest location of a building, in the ceiling, and venting to the attic or directly to the outside.