Gross energy intensity

Gross energy intensity
  Total consumption of a particular energy source(s) or fuel(s) by a group of buildings, divided by the total floor space of those buildings, including buildings and floor space where the energy source or fuel is not used, i.e., the ratio of consumption to gross floor space.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary

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