Energy Conservation

organic material that has stored sunlight in the form of chemical energy. Includes wood, straw, manure, and many other by-products from agricultural processes.

BIOMASS

a fossil fuel formed by the breakdown of vegetable material trapped underground without access to air.

COAL

the flow of electrons. We produce power by converting other sources of energy, like coal, natural gas, oil, or uranium into electricity.

ELECTRICITY

the ability to do work or the ability to move an object.

ENERGY

a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Appliance and electronics that earn this are more energy efficient than standard models.

ENERGY STAR®

materials that were formed from ancient plant and animal life that were compressed underground over millions of years. Examples are coal, oil and natural gas.

FOSSIL FUELS

any material that can be used as an energy source.

FUEL

the heat energy that is produced by natural processes inside the earth. It can be taken from hot springs, reservoirs of hot water deep below the ground, or by breaking open the rock itself.

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

the energy of moving water. A plant uses moving water to power a turbine generator to produce electricity

HYDROPOWER

material that helps keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter because it resists the fl ow of heat.

INSULATION

fuels that cannot be made (or renewed) in a short period of time. Includes oil, natural gas, and coal

NONRENEWABLE ENERGY

an odorless, colorless, tasteless, clean-burning fossil fuel. It is usually found in fossil fuel deposits.

NATURAL GAS

raw material from which petroleum products are made.

OIL

the rate at which energy is transferred.

POWER

can be programmed to control the temperature in your home for you. It will automatically turn the heat down or air conditioning up when you are not home or asleep.

PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT

fuels that can be used over and over again; they can easily be replaced or replinished

RENEWABLE ENERGY

the radiant energy of the sun, which can be converted into other forms of energy, such as heat and electricity.

SOLAR

a device for converting the flow of a fluid (air, steam, water, or hot gases) into mechanical motion. They can be connected to generators that convert the motion of the turbine into electricity.

TURBINE

the term given to any natural movement of air in the atmosphere. It is a renewable source of energy used to turn turbines to generate electricity.

WIND

fuels with limitless quantities; they will never run out

INEXHAUSTIBLE RESOURCES

organic material that has stored sunlight in the form of chemical energy; includes wood, straw, manure, and many other by-products from agricultural processes.

BIOMASS

a fossil fuel formed by the breakdown of vegetable material trapped underground without access to air.

COAL

the flow of electrons. We produce this power by converting other sources of energy, like coal, natural gas, oil, or uranium into this.

ELECTRICITY

the ability to do work or the ability to move an object.

ENERGY

a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Appliance and electronics that earn this are more energy efficient than standard models

ENERGY STAR®

materials that were formed from ancient plant and animal life that were compressed underground over millions of years. Examples are coal, oil and natural gas.

FOSSIL FUELS

any material that can be used as an energy source.

FUEL

the heat energy that is produced by natural processes inside the earth. It can be taken from hot springs, reservoirs of hot water deep below the ground, or by breaking open the rock itself.

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

the energy of moving water. A plant uses moving water to power a turbine generator to produce electricity

HYDROPOWER

material that helps keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter because it resists the flow of heat.

INSULATION

fuels that cannot be made (or renewed) in a short period of time; includes fossil fules like oil, natural gas, and coal.

NONRENEWABLE ENERGY

an odorless, colorless, tasteless, clean-burning fossil fuel. It is usually found in fossil fuel deposits.

NATURAL GAS

raw material from which petroleum products are made.

OIL

the rate at which energy is transferred.

POWER

can be programmed to control the temperature in your home for you. It will automatically turn the heat down or air conditioning up when you are not home or asleep.

PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT

energy that can be used over and over again; includes trees, animals, and fresh water

RENEWABLE ENERGY

the radiant energy of the sun, which can be converted into other forms of energy, such as heat and electricity.

SOLAR

a device for converting the flow of a fluid (air, steam, water, or hot gases) into mechanical motion. They can be connected to generators that convert the motion of the turbine into electricity.

TURBINE

the term given to any natural movement of air in the atmosphere. It is used to turn turbines to generate electricity.

WIND

energy with limitless quantities; includes solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal energy.

INEXHAUSTIBLE RESOURCES