Describe efficiency testing and ratings.

Description should include

  • purpose of energy efficiency testing
  • methods of testing (including equipment and metric used)
  • analysis of test results
  • recommendations based on test results
  • origin of ratings.

Teacher Resource: EnergyStar.gov (https://www.energystar.gov/ Links to an external site.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What can be done about equipment obsolescence?
  • How are materials rated?
  • How is the efficiency of appliances rated?