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energy efficiency measures
UK/ˈɛnə(r)dʒi ɪˈfɪʃənsi ˈmɛʒəz/US/ˈɛnərdʒi ɪˈfɪʃənsi ˈmɛʒərz/EN·er·gy ef·FI·cien·cy MEA·sures
actions or technologies designed to reduce the amount of energy used, such as insulation or efficient lighting.
Examples
“Installing double-glazed windows is one of the simplest energy efficiency measures.”
“Governments can encourage energy efficiency measures through subsidies and regulations.”
“Households that adopt energy efficiency measures usually pay less for heating.”
Band 8 sentence
“To meet emissions targets, policymakers must prioritise energy efficiency measures that yield long-term savings and reduce demand.”
Collocations
- implement energy efficiency measures
- adopt energy efficiency measures
Word family
Common mistakes
energy efficient measures→energy efficiency measures
We do energy efficiency measures.→We implement energy efficiency measures.
Say it for a higher band
5save energy→6energy-saving measures→7+energy efficiency measures
Synonyms
energy conservation measures
Easily confused
energy conservation measures
“Switching to LED bulbs is a common energy efficiency measure in households.”
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