Thermal (energy) Storage

Thermal (energy) Storage
  A technology that lowers the amount of electricity needed for comfort conditioning during utility peak load periods. A buildings thermal energy storage system might, for example, use off-peak power to make ice or to chill water at night, later using the ice or chilled water in a power saving process for cooling during the day. See THERMAL MASS.
  California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms

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