Energy conservation
Energy Conservation
Energy conservation (/ˈɛnərdʒi kɒnsəˈveɪʃən/) refers to the efforts made to reduce the consumption of energy by using less of an energy service. This can be achieved either by efficient energy use or by reducing the amount of service used (energy efficiency). Energy conservation is a part of the concept of Eco-sufficiency.
Etymology
The term "energy conservation" comes from the Latin energia meaning activity or operation and the Latin conservatio meaning preservation or maintenance.
Related Terms
- Energy Efficiency: The goal to reduce the amount of energy required to provide products and services.
- Sustainable Energy: Energy that is produced and used in ways that support long-term human development in a social, economic, and ecological context.
- Renewable Energy: Energy that is collected from resources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.
- Energy Audit: An assessment of the energy needs and efficiency of a building or buildings.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Energy conservation
- Wikipedia's article - Energy conservation
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