Energy Efficiency

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009532",
  "term": "Energy Efficiency",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definitions": [
    "1. Refers to programs that are aimed at reducing the energy used by specific end-use devices and systems, typically without affecting the services provided. These programs reduce overall electricity consumption (reported in me\n\n2. Energy efficiency refers to products or systems using less energy to do the same or better job than conventional products or systems. Energy efficiency saves energy, saves money on utility bills, and helps protect the environment by reducing the amount of electricity that needs to be generated. When buying or replacing products or appliances for your home, look for the ENERGY STAR® label - the national symbol for energy efficiency.\n\n3. Reducing the amount of energy required to heat and cool homes, and to power appliances and electronics.\n\n4. Using less energy to provide the same service.\n\n5. Refers to programs that are aimed at reducing the energy used by specific end-use devices and systems, typically without affecting the services provided. These programs reduce overall electricity consumption (reported)\n\n6. Refers to products or systems using less energy to do the same or better job than conventional products or systems. Energy efficiency saves energy, saves money on utility bills, and helps protect the environment by reducing the demand for electricity. When buying or replacing products or appliances for your home, look for the ENERGY STAR® label -- the national symbol for energy efficiency. For more information on ENERGY STAR-labeled products, visit the ENERGY STAR Web site (http://www.energystar.gov/).",
    "The ratio of the useful output of services from an article of industrial equipment to the energy use by such an article; for example, vehicle miles traveled per gallon of fuel (mpg)."
  ],
  "subject": [
    "Sustainability and green living",
    "Climate change"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Energy Info Admin Glossary",
    "Clean Energy Glossary",
    "Top Green Home Terms",
    "Glossary of Climate Change Terms",
    "Web Taxonomy - Pollution Prevention Tools",
    "GPP Glossary; Green Power Markets Glossary",
    "Greenhouse Gas Emissions"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/energy-efficiency/"
}