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Energy Words

811: the number your parents or guardians should call before digging in the yard Atom: the smallest unit of matter, consisting of a positively charged nucleus made of protons and neutrons that is surrounded by orbiting electrons Biomass: a renewable energy source that comes from material made from plants and animals, such as wood, crops, and even garbage Carbon Dioxide: a colorless, odorless gas that is present in the atmosphere Coal: a black, organic rock formed from the remains of dead plants hundreds of millions of years ago Compact Florescent Light (CFL): a type of light bulb that uses up to 75 percent less energy than a traditional bulb Conductor: a material, such as metal or water, that electricity can easily flow through Current: the flow of electrically charged particles such as electrons within a conductor or circuit Electricity: the flow of electrons from one atom to another Electron: a subatomic particle with a negative electric charge. Electrons make up part of an atom and orbit its nucleus. Energy: the ability to organize or change matter (to do work) Energy Audit: a program where an energy expert inspects your home and suggests ways you can save energy Energy Conservation: the act of using less energy or saving energy Energy Efficient: a term that describes products and actions that use less energy due to advanced technology and equipment ENERGY STAR: a label given to a product or appliance that shows it meets tough government standards for energy efficiency Fossil Fuels: fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas that formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals buried underground Geothermal Energy: heat, hot water, or steam from within the Earth that is used to create electricity and for heating and cooling Generator: a device that turns mechanical energy into electrical energy using an engine or turbine Hydrogen: an odorless, colorless, highly flammable gaseous element. Hydropower: electricity created using energy that comes from moving water Mercaptan: the substance that utility companies add to natural gas to give it a bad smell, like rotten eggs Natural Gas: a fossil fuel that is a type of gas that forms in underground pockets near petroleum Non-Renewable Resource: a resource that is not replaceable once it has been used Nuclear Energy: energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, released by fusion, fission, or radioactivity Petroleum: a fossil fuel that means rock oil, this smelly liquid is found in underground reservoirs and is also called crude oil Phantom Energy Loss: the constant draw of electricity by appliances and electronics, even when theyre not being used Power Grid: a network of poles and power lines that provide a path for electrical energy to flow across the country to homes everywhere Renewable Resources: energy sources that can be replaced naturally, such as the sun, wind, and water

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