Annual fuel utilization efficiency

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001724",
  "term": "Annual fuel utilization efficiency",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The measure of seasonal or annual efficiency of a residential heating furnace or boiler. Specifically, it is the ratio of heat output of the furnace or boiler compared to the total energy consumed by a furnace or boiler. An AFUE of 90% means that 90% of the energy in the fuel becomes heat for the home and the other 10% escapes up the chimney and elsewhere.",
  "abbreviation": "AFUE",
  "subject": "Sustainability and green living",
  "references": [
    "Top Green Home Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/annual-fuel-utilization-efficiency/"
}