Coefficient of performance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-005506",
  "term": "Coefficient of performance",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Indicates the heating efficiency of ground-source and water-source heat pumps. More specifically, it is the ratio of heat energy delivered or extracted to the work supplied to operate the equipment. The higher the COP, the more efficient the heat pump.",
  "abbreviation": "COP",
  "subject": "Sustainability and green living",
  "references": [
    "Top Green Home Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/coefficient-of-performance/"
}