energy-saving

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. adjective
    Designed or intended to reduce the amount of energy consumed, especially electricity or fuel, in order to conserve resources and lower costs.; Relating to or involving methods, technologies, or practices that minimize energy waste and improve efficiency.
  2. noun
    The act or practice of reducing energy consumption; conservation of energy resources.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Collocations

energy-saving measuresenergy-saving devicesenergy-saving light bulbsenergy-saving modeenergy-saving tipsenergy-saving technology

Derivatives

energy-saver

Synonyms

energy-efficientlow-energypower-savingfuel-efficient

Antonyms

energy-consumingenergy-intensivepower-hungry

Commonly confused

energy-efficient
EN: 'Energy-efficient' emphasizes achieving results with minimal energy waste; 'energy-saving' emphasizes the act of reducing energy consumption.

Spelling tips

EN: Always hyphenate 'energy-saving' when used as a compound adjective before a noun (e.g., 'energy-saving measures'). Without the hyphen, it may be misread as a noun phrase.

💬 Examples

  1. The new building was equipped with energy-saving LED lights and solar panels.

  2. The government launched an energy-saving campaign to encourage households to reduce their carbon footprint.

  3. Energy-saving is a key component of sustainable development strategies worldwide.