Glossary of terms
Helpful list of terms for understanding energy saving, insulation, and high performance homes.
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE)
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)
Cellulose insulation with borates
Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)
Geothermal Heating and Cooling
Green building, green-certified building
Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF)
Low pressure drop high efficiency air filters
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV)
Pervious paving, pervious pavers
Photovoltaic devices or panels (PV's)
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
Structural Concrete Insulated Panel (SCIP)
Structural Insulated Panel (SIP)
Variable frequency drive (VFD)
Volatile organic compounds (VOC's)