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This document explains how these two types of energy are accounted for differently and why.

The Difference Between Source and Site Energy

Site energy may be delivered to a building in one of two forms: primary or secondary energy. Primary energy is the raw fuel that is burned to create heat and electricity, such as natural gas

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The amount of energy that enters a residential or commercial building. Includes the primary energy (natural gas, petroleum products, and renewable energy) and the electricity used in the

ENERGY USE INTENSITY WHAT WHY WHEN HOW TOOL

An Architecture 2030 project, Zero Tool was developed to set energy reduction baselines and targets, compare a building''s energy performance with similar buildings and codes, and learn

Site and source energy

Site energy refers to the total amount of energy consumed at a specific location, such as a building, facility, or campus. This includes the energy used to power the lights, heating and

Measuring energy: site energy vs. source energy in ENERGY

For buildings that purchase raw fuel (such as natural gas) and convert it to power on-site, a site energy measurement would account for the losses that occur during this conversion, because

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Source energy accounts for total energy use tility bills. Looking at site energy can help you understand how the energy use for an individual building has chan ndary energy. Primary

Energy Intensity Indicators: Terminology and Definitions

Delivered energy is sometimes referred to as "site" energy. Source energy consumption is defined as delivered energy plus the energy losses associated with the production of electricity by the

Site vs Source Energy

The site energy for a building is all of the energy used in the building - plug loads, lighting loads, all equipment power (gas, electric, etc) - as calculated by meters on site.

Source vs. Site Energy Solutions

Site energy refers to the amount of energy metered at the point of use (e.g. consumed by a building). Site energy may refer to both primary energy (natural gas or fuel consumed on site)

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