Cengage Advantage Books: Sustaining the Earth 10th Edition by Tyler Miller,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 3

What is cogeneration ( combined heat and power , or CHP )? List three ways to save energy in industry. Describe the trends in fuel efficiency in the United States since the 1970s. Explain why the price of gasoline is much higher than what consumers pay at the pump. What is a feebate? Distinguish among hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell motor vehicles. Describe three elements of energy-efficient building design. Describe five ways to save energy in an existing building.