Energy Use: Electricity

When reviewing an energy analysis in the Results and Compare dialog, this chart shows estimated electricity use for major end uses, including HVAC, lighting, and equipment.

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Equipment includes computers, elevators, and miscellaneous appliances.

For each end use, the chart shows the percentage of total electricity usage, costs, and kilowatt-hours. By understanding the end use that requires the most electricity, you can focus on strategies to reduce overall energy consumption for the project.

Conversions: 1.0 kWh = 3.6 MJ = 3413 BTU