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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 ...
Soffit
Energy; Energy efficiency
A panel which covers the underside of an roof overhang, cantilever, or mansard.