Energy

Question 1

Life cycle cost

Answer 1

Initial cost plus lifetime operating cost

Question 2

Light bulbs have what percent waste?

Answer 2

95%

Question 3

Energy efficiency

Answer 3

The % of total input into an energy conversion device that does useful work

Question 4

Cogeneration

Answer 4

2 useful forms of energy are produced from same fuel

Question 5

In transportation:

Answer 5

Increase fuel efficiency in motor vehicles

Question 6

In buildings:

Answer 6

Insulate better, turn lights off

Question 7

Passive Solar heating:

Answer 7

System that captures sunlight directly within a structure and converts it into heat

Question 8

Photovoltaic cells

Answer 8

Converts solar energy directly to electricity

Question 9

Wind power

Answer 9

Farmers have acres to power companies and collect royalties, sometimes more profitable than crops

Question 10

Biomass

Answer 10

Plant Material and animal waste used as source of energy

Question 11

Hydrogen

Answer 11

Using hydrogen gas for energy, burns very clean and eliminates air pollution

Question 12

Geothermal energy

Answer 12

Heat contained underground, using Earths heat

Question 13

Decentralized Micro-power

Answer 13

Going from one large centralized power system to micro-power systems providing an individual or community with power.

Question 14

Solutions

Answer 14

Best alternatives