Energy Demand in Commercial and Industrial Sectors

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Which sector is known for having substantial energy demands due to manufacturing processes and machinery operation?

Commercial Sector

Industrial Sector (correct)

Residential Sector

Transportation Sector

What is a major factor influencing fuel consumption in the transportation sector?

Vehicle efficiency

Distance traveled

Traffic conditions

All of the above (correct)

Which of the following is a metric used to evaluate the efficiency of air conditioning systems?

Coefficient of Performance (COP)

Both COP and EER (correct)

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)

Neither COP nor EER

Which sector is known for having higher energy demands compared to residential buildings due to extended operating hours and specialized equipment?

Commercial Sector Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of an air conditioning system?

EER = Cooling capacity in BTU/hr / Electrical power input in watts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of energy efficiency?

Optimizing energy use to achieve maximum output with minimal input Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sectors typically has the highest energy demand?

Industrial sector Signup and view all the answers

What is a common metric used to measure energy efficiency in buildings?

Energy Star rating Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is least likely to influence energy demand in the commercial sector?

Household size Signup and view all the answers

If a heating system consumed 500,000 BTU of natural gas in a month, approximately how many megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy does this represent?

0.15 MWh Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor influencing energy demand in the transportation sector?

Vehicle size and efficiency Signup and view all the answers

If a smartphone battery is rated at 3,000 mAh at 3.7 volts, what is the total energy stored in the battery in joules?

33,300 J Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) 2020-2040?

To chart a transformative direction towards attaining a clean energy future Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following energy sources is highlighted as a significant contributor to the Philippines' energy mix?

Geothermal power Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between energy and economic development according to the text?

Energy is a cornerstone of economic development. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the transition to renewable energy sources important according to the text?

To reduce environmental degradation and mitigate climate change effects. Signup and view all the answers

What is the long-term vision known as 'Ambisyon Natin 2040' mentioned in the text?

A national development plan that the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) 2020-2040 supports. Signup and view all the answers