Energy conservation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009526",
  "term": "Energy conservation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Reduction or elimination of unnecessary energy use and waste. See energy-efficiency.\n\n2. A reduction in energy consumption that corresponds with a reduction in service demand. Service demand can include buildings-sector end uses such as lighting, refrigeration, and heating; industrial processes; or vehicle transportation. Unlike energy efficiency, which is typically a technological measure, conservation is better associated with behavior. Examples of conservation include adjusting the thermostat to reduce the output of a heating unit, using occupancy sensors that turn off lights or appliances, and car-pooling.",
  "subject": "Climate change",
  "references": [
    "Greenhouse Gas Emissions",
    "DOE Energy Information Administration"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/energy-conservation/"
}