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ENERGY SPECIFIC GLOSSARIES
Understanding risks, electrification, and sustainability terms will be an essential part of the Navigator role. Below are sources for online and downloadable glossaries.
LINK SOURCE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
Sustainability Terms United States Environmental Protection Agency Sustainability Terms In addition to information on alternative energy programs, including funding opportunities and technical resources for home energy upgrades, the EPA provides basic information on sustainability and resilience including a comprehensive glossary. The glossary is easily searchable by alphabetical listing of terms.
Weatherization Glossary United States Department of Energy Weatherization Glossary This 36-page glossary is a deep dive into weatherization.
Sustainable Building Terms Bluegill Energy Energy Efficiency/Sustainable Building Terms There is a lot of confusing technical terms and jargon associated with the energy efficiency and the sustainable building industry. Check out Bluegill’s glossary, online and available as a pdf.
Energy-related Terms Clean Energy Resource Team Energy Terms Provides helpful definitions for common energy-related terms.
Energy Upgrade Terms ENERGY STAR Common Energy Upgrade Terms Common terms defined around upgrading energy in your home.
EV Terms myEV.com Electric Vehicles and Charging Electric vehicle terminology.
Solar Terms SunPower Solar Solar energy doesn’t have to be confusing or complicated. If you’ve been looking at solar systems for your home, business or school, you’ve probably heard some unfamiliar industry jargon. Simplify your solar experience with this A-to-Z glossary, helping you learn more about this source of clean renewable power.