Energy terms . 2014.
Energy recycling — is utilizing energy that would normally be wasted, usually by converting it into electricity or thermal energy. Energy recycling which can be undertaken at manufacturing facilities, power plants, and large institutions such as hospitals and… … Wikipedia
Energy Saving Trust — is a non profit organisation jointly funded by the British Government and the private sector in order to help fight climate change by promoting the sustainable use of energy, energy conservation and to cut carbon dioxide emissions in the United… … Wikipedia
Waste coal — Usable material that is a byproduct of previous coal processing operations. Waste coal is usually composed of mixed coal, soil, and rock (mine waste). Most waste coal is burned as is in unconventional fluidized bed combustors. For some uses,… … Energy terms
Waste materials — Otherwise discarded combustible materials that, when burned, produce energy for such purposes as space heating and electric power generation. The size of the waste may be reduced by shredders, grinders, or hammermills. Noncombustible materials … Energy terms
Waste — See Biomass waste and Non biomass waste. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary … Energy terms
waste — [wāst] vt. wasted, wasting [ME wasten < NormFr waster < L vastare, to lay waste, devastate (< vastus: see VAST): infl. by Gmc * wostjan > OHG wuosten] 1. to destroy; devastate; ruin 2. to wear away; consume gradually; use up 3. to… … English World dictionary
Energy security — is a term for an association between national security and the availability of natural resources for energy consumption. Access to cheap energy has become essential to the functioning of modern economies. However, the uneven distribution of… … Wikipedia
Waste-to-Energy — This is a technology that uses refuse to generate electricity. In mass burn plants, untreated waste is burned to produce steam, which is used to drive a steam turbine generator. In refuse derived fuel plants, refuse is pre treated, partially to … Energy terms
energy — UK US /ˈenədʒi/ noun [U] ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES ► the power from something such as electricity or oil, which can do work, such as providing light and heat: use/consume/waste energy »80% of the energy used to wash garments is needed to… … Financial and business terms
Energy Star — UK US noun [U] ► NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT an international standard for consumer products and buildings that are energy efficient (= do not waste energy): Energy Star program/standard/label »The program awards an Energy Star label to… … Financial and business terms
