Energy Analysis Glossary

CHP = Combined Heat and Power
COP = Coefficient of Performance, ratio of energy output divided by energy input

DER = Distributed Energy Resource

EER = Energy Efficiency Ratio, the COP times 3.412
EIR = Energy Input Ratio, the inverse of COP
ELCCA = Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis

LEED Leadership Energy and Environmental Design

NREC Non-Residential Energy Code

WSSP Washington Sustainable Schools Protocol