Energy Recover Ventilator

by | Jul 30, 2000 | Green Terms "E"

Energy Recover Ventilator A type of ventilation system wherein the heated (or cooled) air being vented out of the home is used to heat (or cool) the supply air being pulled in from outdoors. The approach decreases the amount of energy needed to heat or cool the supply...

Energy Rated

by | Jul 30, 2000 | Green Terms "E"

Energy Rated See “Energy Audit” above. An energy rating provides a score for home during energy audits. Energy ratings usually have to be used to determine the ratios for an energy efficient mortgage.

Energy Guide Label

by | Jul 30, 2000 | Green Terms "E"

Energy Guide Label An appliance label that provides an estimate of how much energy the appliance uses, compares energy use of similar products, and lists approximate annual operating costs. Required by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM)

by | Jul 30, 2000 | Green Terms "E"

Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) Loan products that take a home’s energy efficiency into account when determining the qualifying ratios for a buyer. The rationale is that an efficient home will result in lower monthly bills and potentially make buyers of such...

Energy Efficient Light Fixtures

by | Jul 30, 2000 | Green Terms "E"

Energy Efficient Light Fixtures The fixture or the type of bulbs used in a fixture. Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and light emitting diodes (LEDs) are becoming more common in homes and buildings and they are more efficient and last longer than incandescent...