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Earth berm

Energy; Energy efficiency

A mound of dirt next to exterior walls to provide wind protection and insulation.

Induction motor

Energy; Energy efficiency

A motor in which a three phase (or any multiphase) alternating current (i.e. the working current) is supplied to iron-cored coils (or windings) within the stator. As a result, a rotating magnetic ...

Eutectic

Energy; Energy efficiency

A mixture of substances that has a melting point lower than that of any mixture of the same substances in other proportions.

Joule

Energy; Energy efficiency

A metric unit of energy or work; the energy produced by a force of one Newton operating through a distance of one meter; 1 Joule per second equals 1 Watt or 0.737 foot-pounds; 1 Btu equals 1,055 ...

Spillway

Energy; Energy efficiency

A passage for surplus water to flow over or around a dam.

Photon

Energy; Energy efficiency

A particle of light that acts as an individual unit of energy.

Soffit

Energy; Energy efficiency

A panel which covers the underside of an roof overhang, cantilever, or mansard.

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