Energy conservation is considered by some as synonymous with energy efficiency, but to others, it has a meaning of getting fewer or lower quality energy services. The degree of confusion between these meanings varies widely by individual, culture, historic period and language spoken. In the context of this document, energy conservation means to keep from being lost or wasted; saved, and energy efficiency means the ability to produce a desired effect or product with a minimum of effort, expense or waste.
Revised: August 31, 2011 |
Published: September 30, 2010
Citation
Somasundaram S. 2010.Energy Conservation vs. Energy Efficiency. In Energy Choices: A Guide to Facts and Perspectives, edited by K Thayer and P Grossweiler. 52-53. New York, New York:American Society of Mechanical Engineers.PNNL-SA-71509.