Alternative Fuels- Alternative fuels are derived from resources other than petroleum. Some are produced domestically, reducing dependence on foreign oil, and some are derived from renewable sources. Often, they produce less pollution than gasoline or diesel
BTU- [British Thermal Units] The amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water 1 degreeF at sea level
Carbon Dioxide- A colorless, odorless, gas produced by burning fossil fuels, sometimes referred to as a greenhouse gas because it contributes to earth warming
Carbon Footprint- A measure of the amount of carbon dioxide emitted through the combustion of fossil fuels. A carbon footprint is often expressed as tons of carbon dioxide or tons of carbon emitted, usually on an annual basis
Efficient-Getting work done with little waste of time and/or energy
Energy Star- A program of the US Government that certifies and labels products that are energy efficient
Global Warming-An overall increase in world temperatures which may be caused by additional heat being trapped by greenhouse gases
Green- Green is a term used to describe things that are environmentally friendly
Greenhouse Gas- A gas which acts like the glass in a greenhouse, trapping heat in the earth’s atmosphere, to cause the greenhouse effect. Two of the most common greenhouses gases are carbon dioxide and methane
Home Energy Audit- A process used to evaluate the usage of electricity in your home or building. The purpose of the process is to identify opportunities to reduce carbon footprint
Insulation-Material having a high resistance to the flow of electric current, to prevent leakage of current from a conductor
Methane- (CH4) Commonly known as natural gas. It is colorless and burns efficiently without many byproducts, but still contributes to Global Warming
Recycle- Collecting and reprocessing already manufactured materials for remanufacture either as the same thing or as part of a different product
Solar Panel-A structure containing solar cells that collects sunlight and converts it to electric current
Sustainability-Meeting present needs without preventing future generations from meeting their needs
Watt- A unit of electrical power. Lamps are rated in watts to indicate the rate at which they consume energy
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