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Energy efficiency

Contributors in Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency

Sensible cooling load

Energy; Energy efficiency

The interior heat gain due to heat conduction, convection, and radiation from the exterior into the interior, and from occupants and appliances.

Conditioned space

Energy; Energy efficiency

The interior space of a building that is heated or cooled.

Heat loss

Energy; Energy efficiency

The heat that flows from the building interior, through the building envelope to the outside environment.

Boiler rating

Energy; Energy efficiency

The heating capacity of a steam boiler; expressed in Btu per hour (Btu/h), or horsepower, or pounds of steam per hour.

Outside coil

Energy; Energy efficiency

The heat-transfer (exchanger) component of a heat pump, located outdoors, from which heat is collected in the heating mode, or expelled in the cooling mode.

Hub height

Energy; Energy efficiency

The height above the ground that a horizontal axis wind turbine's hub is located.

Flue gas

Energy; Energy efficiency

The gas resulting from the combustion of a fuel that is emitted to the flue.

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