25 Top Terms in Business Energy Efficiency
Welcome to our guide on the top 25 terms in business energy efficiency!
Whether you’re a small business owner or a CEO of a large corporation, understanding these terms can help you save money, reduce your environmental impact, and improve your overall energy management strategy.
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Energy Efficiency:
Using less energy to perform the same task, thereby reducing energy waste.
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Renewable Energy:
Energy from sources that are naturally replenishing but flow-limited, like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
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Sustainable Energy:
Meeting present energy needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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Carbon Footprint:
The total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly and indirectly by activities or accumulated over the life stages of a product.
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Energy Audit:
An assessment of the energy needs and efficiency of a building or buildings to reduce energy input without negatively affecting the output.
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Green Building:
A building that, in its design, construction or operation, reduces or eliminates negative impacts, and can create positive impacts, on our climate and natural environment.
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LED Lighting:
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are highly efficient, as they use a fraction of the energy of traditional bulbs and have a longer lifespan.
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HVAC Efficiency:
Improving Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems to optimize energy use while maintaining comfort.
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Smart Meter:
An electronic device that records consumption of electric energy in intervals and communicates the information to the electricity supplier for monitoring and billing.
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Demand Response:
A change in the power consumption of an electric utility customer to better match the demand for power with the supply.
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Energy Management System (EMS):
A system of computer-aided tools used by operators of electric utility grids to monitor, control, and optimize the performance of the generation and/or transmission system.
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Insulation:
Using materials in buildings to reduce heat loss or heat gain by providing a barrier between areas that are significantly different in temperature.
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Photovoltaic (PV) System:
A system which uses solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity.
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Energy Star:
A program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that promotes energy efficiency by labeling devices that meet certain standards of efficiency.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions:
Emissions of gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
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Building Automation:
The automatic centralized control of a building’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and other systems.
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Energy Service Company (ESCO):
A commercial or non-profit business providing a broad range of energy solutions including designs and implementation of energy savings projects.
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Passive Solar Design:
Building design that uses sunlight for heating without active mechanical systems.
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Cogeneration:
The simultaneous production of electricity and heat, both of which are used.
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Thermal Efficiency:
The effectiveness of a heat engine or heating system in terms of the ratio of output to input energy or heat.
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Variable Frequency Drive (VFD):
A type of motor controller that drives an electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage supplied to the electric motor.
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Net Zero Energy Building:
A building with zero net energy consumption, meaning the total amount of energy used by the building annually is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created on-site.
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Energy Retrofit:
The modification of existing buildings or facilities to make them more energy-efficient.
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Smart Grid:
An electricity supply network that uses digital communications technology to detect and react to local changes in usage.
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA):
The assessment of the environmental impact of a product or service throughout its lifespan, from raw material extraction through to disposal or recycling.
Understanding these terms can significantly aid businesses in implementing energy-efficient practices, reducing their environmental impact, and potentially lowering operational costs.
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