energy

energy: en|er|gy

W1S1 [ˈenədʒi US -ər-] n plural energies [U and C]

[Date: 1500-1600; : Late Latin; Origin: energia, from Greek energeia 'activity', from ergon 'work']

1.) the physical and mental strength that makes you able to do things

▪ Helping people takes time and energy .

▪ Boy, where do those kids get their energy?

▪ She was full of energy after her vacation.

▪ a waste of energy

have the energy to do sth

▪ I don't have the energy to deal with it right now.

▪ Try to put more energy into your defensive game.

nervous energy

(=too much energy that you have when you are nervous)

2.) power that is used to provide heat, operate machines etc

nuclear/solar etc energy

▪ research into renewable energy sources

▪ the world's energy resources

▪ energy consumption

3.) a special power that some people believe exists in their bodies and in some buildings

▪ There was a lot of energy in the room this morning - did you feel it?

4.) technical in physics, the ability that something has to work or move

▪ kinetic energy

5.) sb's energies

the effort and interest that you use to do things

apply/devote/channel your energies into/to sth

▪ She's devoting all her energies to the wedding plans.

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Energy — The capability of doing work; different forms of energy can be converted to other forms, but the total amount of energy remains the same. This is broadly defined as the capability of doing work. In the electric power industry, energy is more… … Energy terms
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Energy supply — Energy made available for future disposition. Supply can be considered and measured from the point of view of the energy provider or the receiver. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary … Energy terms
Energy Use — Energy consumed during a specified time period for a specific purpose (usually expressed in kWh) … Energy terms
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Energy Policy Act of 1992 — (EPACT) A comprehensive legislative package that mandates and encourages energy efficiency standards, alternative fuel use, and the development of renewable energy technologies. Public Law 102 486, October 24th, 1992. Also authorized the… … Energy terms
Energy Effects — Changes at the consumer meter that reflect activities undertaken in response to utility administered programs. *** The changes in aggregate electricity use (measured in megawatthours) for consumers that participate in a utility DSM (demand… … Energy terms
Energy Reserves — The portion of total energy resources that is known and can be recovered with presently available technology at an affordable cost. *** Estimated quantities of energy sources that are demonstrated to exist with reasonable certainty on the… … Energy terms
Energy Consumption — The amount of energy consumed in the form in which it is acquired by the user. The term excludes electrical generation and distribution losses. *** The use of energy as a source of heat or power or as a raw material input to a manufacturing … Energy terms

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