energiakulu
Energiakulu is a term used in Finnish discourse to refer to the amount of energy that a system, process, or activity uses or expends over a defined period. The term appears in discussions of energy accounting, building performance, industrial processes, and environmental assessment. In practice, energiakulu describes the total energy input required to operate equipment, deliver a service, or carry out a task, regardless of the energy source.
The unit of energiakulu depends on context. In physical analysis, energy is measured in joules (J); in
Energiakulu is used to estimate operating costs, compare technologies, assess efficiency improvements, and model energy demand
Notes on the concept include its relation to energy intensity and energy price, and the importance of