Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is I = (P)(A)(T)
A
Impact = (Population) (Affluence) (Technology)
2
Q
EROEI
A
Energy return on energy investment
3
Q
What are the biggest energy sources in Canada
A
- Natural gas
- Coal (twice the GHGs per unit of energy, purchased by Nova Scotia power, 55% imported from columbia)
- Oil
4
Q
History of energy sources
A
- coal
- oil
- gas
5
Q
Energy uses in Nova Scotia
A
- 39% Transportation
- 28% Residential
- 18% Industrial
- 15% Commercial
