Difference between revisions of "Energy Consumption"
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| − | '''Energy Consumption''' refers to the ''transformation'' of [[Energy]] from one [[Energy Form]] to another in the process of enabling human (economic) activity. The economic entity engaging is such consumption is an [[Energy Consumer]]. The consumption may ''final'' or as part of a production chain. | + | '''Energy Consumption''' or ''Energy Use'' refers to the ''transformation'' of [[Energy]] from one [[Energy Form]] to another in the process of enabling human (economic) activity. The economic entity engaging is such consumption is an [[Energy Consumer]]. The consumption may ''final'' or as part of a production chain. |
| − | The term is primarily used in economic context (e.g. [[Energy Accounting]]). In a physics context one speaks more frequently of energy transformation, or energy conversion. | + | The term is primarily used in economic context (e.g. [[Energy Accounting]] and [[Energy Risk]]). In a physics context one speaks more frequently of energy transformation, or energy conversion. |
[[Category:Energy Accounting]] | [[Category:Energy Accounting]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Energy Risk]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:59, 11 March 2024
Definition
Energy Consumption or Energy Use refers to the transformation of Energy from one Energy Form to another in the process of enabling human (economic) activity. The economic entity engaging is such consumption is an Energy Consumer. The consumption may final or as part of a production chain.
The term is primarily used in economic context (e.g. Energy Accounting and Energy Risk). In a physics context one speaks more frequently of energy transformation, or energy conversion.
