All Flashcards
How can using LED light bulbs promote sustainability?
Reduces energy consumption and extends bulb lifespan.
How can using public transportation promote sustainability?
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion.
How can implementing energy-efficient building codes promote sustainability?
Reduces energy consumption in new buildings.
How can rebates for energy-efficient appliances promote sustainability?
Encourages consumers to purchase energy-saving products.
How can promoting renewable energy sources promote sustainability?
Reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
How can education and outreach promote sustainability?
Teaches people how to conserve energy.
How can shorter showers promote sustainability?
Saves water and the energy used to heat it.
How can home insulation promote sustainability?
Reduces energy consumption for heating and cooling.
How can energy audits promote sustainability?
Identifies areas of energy waste, leading to improvements.
How can energy conservation policies promote sustainability?
Mandatory audits and performance standards.
Define energy conservation.
Reducing energy consumption through efficient practices.
What are fossil fuels?
Non-renewable resources like coal, oil, and natural gas.
Define greenhouse gas emissions.
Release of gases trapping heat in the atmosphere.
What is energy efficiency?
Using less energy to perform the same task.
What is the Energy Star label?
A symbol for energy-efficient appliances and products.
Define renewable energy.
Energy from sources that are naturally replenished.
What are energy audits?
Assessments to identify energy waste in buildings.
Define sustainability.
Meeting present needs without compromising future generations.
What is national security in the context of energy?
Reducing reliance on foreign energy sources.
Define subsidies.
Financial assistance from the government.
Define energy conservation.
Reducing energy consumption through efficiency and reduced activity.
Define energy efficiency.
Using less energy to provide the same service.
What are fossil fuels?
Non-renewable energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas.
What is the Energy Star label?
A symbol for energy-efficient appliances and products.
Define renewable energy.
Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar or wind.
Define greenhouse gas emissions.
The release of gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.
Define sustainability.
Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
Define energy audit.
An inspection and analysis of energy use in a building or facility to identify areas of inefficiency.
What is insulation?
Material used to reduce heat transfer, keeping buildings warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
Define carbon footprint.
The total amount of greenhouse gases generated by our actions.