energysavings
Energy savings refer to reductions in energy consumption relative to a baseline, achieved through efficiency improvements, behavioral changes, or deliberate conservation. Savings are typically expressed in energy units such as kilowatt-hours or megajoules, or as a percentage of baseline use. They can arise from technical retrofits, equipment upgrades, optimized operations, or shifts in when energy is used.
Key approaches include improving building envelopes, upgrading heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, installing high-efficiency lighting
Measurement and verification establish the amount of energy saved by a project or program. This usually involves
Applications span residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors. Residential savings often come from insulation, heat-recovery systems,
Policies and economics influence adoption, with standards and labeling, incentives, performance contracting, and financing options that