Definitions
A US government program that mandates limits on the power consumption of electrical equipment.
Energy Star
Renewable energy that is derived from heat contained within the earth.
Geothermal energy
What are the two basic forms of energy.
AC and DC
What does E stand for
Whose feet don't touch the ground when they sit down.
Peed
The force or electrical potential between two points.
Voltage
The generators of hydroelectric plants then convert the _________ from the turbines into electrical energy.
Mechanical energy
How much energy is lost converting from AC to DC through adaptors.
20%
What does L stand for.
Inductance
How old was the woman.
64
The wires installed between the meter fitting and disconnecting means inside a dwelling.
Service Entrance
What are the four major components of a Hydroelectric power plant.
A dam, a turbine, a generator, and transmission lines
A localized electrical grid or network that operates on AC and DC and can be disconnected from the traditional electrical grid or smart grid to or smart grid to operate on its own power sources.
Hybrid AC/DC microgrid
What does PA stand for
Power (apparent)
Who has the most drip.
Chuck
A device that converts AC voltage to DC voltage by allowing the voltage and current to move in only one direction.
Rectifier
A solar energy technology that uses the unique properties of semi-conductors to convert solar radiation into electricity.
Photovoltaics
A residence that contains equipment, appliances, and software that are designed to provide security, energy management and convenience.
Smart Home
What does I stand for
Current
How many stories does Mike tell a day.
At least 5
An on-site power generation where switchgear can activate additional generation sources on demand.
Interactive Distributed Generation
A renewable energy system the collects and stores solar energy and is used to heat air and water in a residential structure.
Solar thermal energy system
What is the typical energy loss when converting from AC to DC then back to AC.
40%
What does PV stand for
Photovolatic
Who's dropping out of the class next.
Peed