Renewable power and sustainable energy glossary global. Typical usage defines it as any energy source that is replenished at least as fast as it is used. Renewable energy conservation in a changing climate. Biodiesel is a domestic, renewable fuel for diesel engines derived from natural oils like soybean oil. Tradable energy certificates that represent proof that 1,000 kwh of electricity was generated from a renewable energy resource. Alternating current ac the flow of electric current that reverses directions periodically. Department of energy energy efficiency and renewable energy alternative fuels data center. It is the main source of global warming gas emissions, and a key reason to switch to alternative energy sources that do not create co2 gas.
However, the transition to renewables is a critical one and as a result, it is important. Understanding energy terms and questions constellation. Jun 04, 2019 path to 100% is an objective community bringing together thought leaders and industry leading experts to discover solutions, raise awareness, and create a dialogue on creating a operationally and financially realistic approach towards a 100% renewable energy future. Also known as a renewable energy credit, a rec represents one megawatt hour mwh of energy generated from a renewable source, such as solar or wind. Recs provide a way to purchase renewable energy that is added to or taken from the electric grid. The words include biodiesel, filament, geothermal, and much more. Glossary of aviation, energy, and related financial terms. One btu is the amount of energy needed to raise a pound of water by one degree fahrenheit. Renewable energy resources include biomass, hydro, geothermal, solar, wind, ocean thermal, wave action, and tidal action. A glossary of energy terms large business customers edf.
A glossary of energy terms large business customers. Use the alphabetical index below to locate terms, or scroll through the terms and definitions in the full text glossary. But, the rec and the electricity kwh can be sold separately. Environmental protection agency to ensure transportation fuel sold in the united states contains a minimum volume of renewable fuel. Its one of the leastexplored sources of renewable energy in the united states, but it has great potential.
Duke energy renewables an unregulated business that provides renewable energy products and services nationwide. The energy prices and ancillary revenue terms they negotiated was. You can track two types of onsite renewable systems in portfolio manager. Renewable energies include all energy sources that do not come from finite resources. Energy advisory service is our energy partner because they deliver a comprehensive energyrisk management lineup of services. Today, alliant energy is focused on using coal more responsibly by installing technology that captures most of the bad stuff, before it is released into the air and, by 2050, phasing coal out entirely and. Select a letter to view a list of energyrelated terms. As you are navigating the idea of switching energy companies, you might have a lot of questions.
Deployment of renewable energy technologies has been increasing across the united states, driven in large part by improvements in technology and reduction in production costs, as well as statelevel renewable portfolio standards rps. A renewable energy source consisting of nonfossil biological material. A general term for a tradable commodity proving that electricity is generated using renewable sources. Each definition is a short description intended to help students and researchers understand biomass terminology. Landfill gas is the most widely used resources for biomass energy generation. Glossary of terms sustainability boston university. The term may refer to those facilities within one electric utility, or within a group of utilities in which the transmission lines are interconnected. Renewable energy describes energy generation from sources that are not depleted when they are used. Absorptance the ratio of the radiation absorbed by a surface. The nuclear fusion of the sun, tidal power due to planetary motion, and the geothermal energy of the earths core whereby solar energy is by far the most abundant form. Glossary the clean energy resource teams have done our best to provide helpful definitions for common energyrelated terms. Renewable energy credits recs are tradable, nontangible energy commodities that represent proof that a megawatthour mwh of electricity was generated from a renewable energy resource. Letters that do not appear currently do not have glossary terms. Feedin tariff a renewable energy policy that typically offers a guarantee of payments to project owners for the total amount of renewable electricity they produce.
Each definition is a short description intended to help students and researchers understand biomass. Select a letter to view a list of energy related terms. Renewable energy renewable energy is used to describe the energy produced using naturally replenishing resources. Energy resources that are naturally replenishing but flowlimited. The energy prices and ancillary revenue terms they negotiated was impressive, but what was more impressive was their follow up. Theres a lot of outdated, incomplete, misleading, and false data shared about renewable energies, and especially wind energy. Constellation is happy to answer any question that may arise to help you with understanding energy choice, understanding solar energy and more. Biodiesel can be used in any concentration with petroleum based diesel.
As an energy source, energy from the sun collected and stored using mechanical pumps or fans to circulate heatladen fluids or air between solar collectors and a. Kansas alliance for responsible renewable energy home. Standard examples are solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass products. Sometimes the terms cell and battery are used interchangeably. Energy matters australian solar energy glossary is intended to help those looking for simple definitions of commonly used industry terms, policies and organisations. As an energy source, energy from the sun collected and stored using mechanical pumps or fans to circulate heatladen fluids or air between solar collectors and a building. Typical examples are solar energy, wind and biomass. Energy is a concept that represents the amount of physical work that can be done by a certain system. Eia uses the term biogenic to refer only to organic nonfossil material of biological origin. Res renewable energy standardalso called rps, renewable portfolio standard. Leverage can also refer to the total amount of energy efficiency renewable energy project investment that a grantee can support with its lending program. Letters that do not appear currently do not have glossary terms related to them.
The terms active or real are used to modify the base term power to differentiate it from reactive power. If you would like to make a correction or add a term to this glossary, email a definition and citationreference for the word to media and public. Renewable energy vocabulary arts and humanities flashcards. Wind energy glossary 2 load in reference to wind developments, load describes the energy demand placed on a power generating facility or the energy consumed by a group of customers or set of equipment.
This includes solar power, wind, wave and tide and hydroelectricity. Energy advisory service is our energy partner because they deliver a comprehensive energy risk management lineup of services. Its one of the leastexplored sources of renewable energy in the united states, but. Renewable energy certificate reca rec is the property right to. Reading about solar energy is like hacking through a strange forest populated with vpps, stcs, kilowatt hours and gigawatts. Learn more about renewable power and sustainable energy procurement using our glossary of common renewables terms. By purchasing the rec from someone who has generated renewable energy and fed it into the grid, consumers can offset their own fossilfuel generated electricity.
Electricity that is made from environmentally friendly fuel resources, such as wind, water, biomass or solar. Energy sources include coal, natural gas, various forms of renewable energy, and other sources. Glossary of aviation, energy, and related financial terms 157 feed in tariff. The renewable energy source is most often either solar or wind generated electricity. Path to 100% is an objective community bringing together thought leaders and industry leading experts to discover solutions, raise awareness, and create a dialogue on creating a. Bioenergy bioenergy is renewable energy derived from biological sources carbon dioxide co2 carbon dioxide is a common gas created when fossil fuels are burned. The transformation of energy from one form to another. Each unit of electricity kwh produced by your onsite renewable system comes with a renewable energy certificate rec, which quantifies the environmental benefit. This includes wood and wood byproducts, municipal waste, methane from landfills, and fuel from agricultural crops.
They are virtually inexhaustible in duration but limited in the amount of energy that is available per unit of time. A battery usually consists of several cells electrically connected together to produce higher voltages. For instance, a tank of gasoline has a certain amount of energy that can be released by burning it to achieve useful results, like moving a car a long distance. This contrasts with direct current that moves in one direction only. Energy matters australian solar energy glossary is intended to help those. Karre feels you must have complete and accurate data to make decisions for the common good. Renewable energies include all energy sources that do not come from finite. Recs provide a way to purchase renewable energy that is added to or. The glossary features an alphabetical listing of terms used on this website.
Electricity generated by burning organic matter such as plants. The term for the governments schemes to encourage renewable generation of heat and electricity. If you would like to make a correction or add a term to this glossary, email a definition and citationreference for the word to media and public communications office. Heres a renewable energy source we dont hear much about on a daily basis. Some nacelles are large enough for a helicopter to land on. Renewable energy there is no formal definition for this term.
A feed in tariff fit provides a fixed price for the purchase of electricity gener ated per kwh from a qualifying renewable. Renewable energy glossary for solar, wind, geothermal. They include wind energy, hydropower, solar energy solar thermal, photovoltaics, bioenergy biomass and biogas and. However, the transition to renewables is a critical one and as a result, it is important that we all are speaking the same language. Renewable energy production projects projects that participate in the generation of renewable energy.
An array of solar panels that produces energy for the people living near it. Bioenergy bioenergy is renewable energy derived from biological sources. Many data sources are supported, or funded, by the renewable energy industry itself. Today, alliant energy is focused on using coal more responsibly by installing technology that captures most of the bad stuff, before it is released into the air and, by 2050, phasing coal out entirely and using natural gas and renewable energy instead. Air pollution contamination of the air by smoke, smog, carbon, nitrogen and sulfurs. Find out more from az, our glossary is sure to satisfy every students and teachers desire to further expand their knowledge on a range of terms and topics related to energy and sustainability. Deployment of renewable energy technologies has been increasing across the united states, driven in. Each unit of electricity kwh produced by your onsite renewable system comes with a. For example, when coal chemical energy is burned, it produces heat thermal energy that is then captured and used to turn a generator mechanical energy, which transforms the energy into electricity electrical energy. Texas energy glossary key electricity terms for texans. Limited partnership this is a form of corporation wherein financial exposure liability is limited to the assets of the limited partnership and the general partner. Energy developmentcbed works toward renewable energy development in a. A whollyowned subsidiary of duke energy corporation. Renewable glossary us energy information administration eia.
A green tariff is a supply agreement where the electricity supplied is matched by purchases of renewable power or green certificates that your energy supplier produces on your. Abatement the reduction or elimination of pollution. Renewable energy sources, also called renewables, are energy sources that replenish or renew themselves naturally. Wood, straw and waste are often called solid renewable energy, while landfill gas and sewerage gas can be described as gaseous renewables.
Use the glossary to access terms and definitions related to residential energy efficiency programs. Industry glossary containing detailed explanations of terms pertaining to our. Renewable energy glossary these arent your everyday household terms. Duke energy progress dep the operating utility serving much of the eastern portion of north carolina and the asheville area. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
A tax on energy delivered to nondomestic users in the united kingdom. Wind energy glossary 4 nacelle the nacelle sits atop the tower and contains the gearbox, shafts, and generator of a wind turbine. Kansas alliance for responsible renewable energy kansas alliance for responsible renewable energy kansas alliance for responsible renewable energy kansas alliance for responsible renewable energy. Each year it supplies energy roughly equivalent to 10,000 times the current global energy demand to the earths surface. Typically one certificate represents generation of 1 mwh of electricity.
In minnesota, the new renewable energy standard that passed the house on february 20, 2007, will require 25 percent of minnesotas electricity to come from renewable sources such as wind and solar by the year 2025. One of three commonly used terms to differentiate customer classes. Carbon dioxide co2 carbon dioxide is a common gas created when fossil fuels. This glossary lists terms related to renewable energy.
After all, its created using heat from the earths core, which is hotter than the surface of the sun. Cbed communitybased energy developmentcbed works toward renewable energy development in a way that optimizes local economic development and environmental benefits. In terms of electricity, infrastructure includes but is not limited to substations, power lines, poles, and other wires that deliver electricity to homes and. This excess is connected to the power lines at the customers residence, and most commonly on the customers. Use this comprehensive glossary to define terms commonly used. The term may refer to those facilities within one electric utility, or within a. Glossary covers the terms most common to renewable energy including solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric and tidal energy. Renewable energy a form of energy generated from a natural source, such as the sun, wind, tides, or waves. Also known as renewable energy credits, renewable electricity certificates, or tradable renewable certificates trcs. The terms defined in this glossary are used throughout the bioenergy website and publications. Biodiesel can be used in any concentration with petroleum based diesel fuel in existing diesel engines with little or no modification. The term renewable energy certificate rec, and other terms, may also be used for similar market instruments. Renewable energy sources in energy statistics include the following. Renewable energy is still a relatively new area for many farmers and landowners, so to kick off the new year, paul spackman sheds some light on a few of.
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