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Energy efficiency

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Energy efficiency

Distribution system

Energy; Energy efficiency

That portion of an electricity supply system used to deliver electricity from points on the transmission system to consumers.

Ventilation air

Energy; Energy efficiency

That portion of supply air that is drawn from outside, plus any recirculated air that has been treated to maintain a desired air quality.

Ventilation

Energy; Energy efficiency

The process of moving air (changing) into and out of an interior space either by natural or mechanically induced (forced) means.

Peak shifting

Energy; Energy efficiency

The process of moving existing loads to off-peak periods.

Electricity generation

Energy; Energy efficiency

The process of producing electricity by transforming other forms or sources of energy into electrical energy; measured in kilowatt-hours.

Wheeling

Energy; Energy efficiency

The process of transmitting electricity over one or more separately owned electric transmission and distribution systems. (See Wholesale and Retail Wheeling.)

Regenerative heating

Energy; Energy efficiency

The process of using heat that is rejected in one part of a cycle for another function or in another part of the cycle.

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