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| Atomic Particles | An atom, usually U235, used in a fission reaction. |
| Wind Farm | A number of wind turbines placed close together for the sole purpose of producing electricity. |
| Electrical Grid | A group of wires connecting electric utility companies and the public to each other. |
| Electric Utility | A company in the business of manufacturing and delivering electricity to people, business, and industry. |
| Fermenting | The digestion of sugar by bacteria which produces carbon dioxide gas and alcohol. |
| Generator | A machine that turns mechanical energy into electrical energy. |
| Heat Absorption | The transfer of heat from one place to another. Example, if you sunbathe, you absorb heat and light from the sun. |
| Low-E | A microscopically thin, virtually invisible metallic layer deposited on glass to reduce the amount ultra violet rays passing through the glass. |
| Megawatts | 1 million watts. |
| Methane | A colorless, toxic, flammable liquid used in antifreeze and as a solvent. |
| Microbes | Minute life forms or microorganisms, such as bacteria. |
| Migration | A group of people or animals moving from place to place. |
| Passive | Using design to take advantage of the sun’s energy without using any mechanical devices. |
| Petroleum | The substance that is pumped from underground that is made into gasoline and oil. |
| Platinum | A silver white precious metal occurring worldwide. |
| Renewable Resource | A resource (like corn) that can be made or grown year after year. |
| Thermal | An energy source from heat, usually from the earth’s core. |
| Turbine | A rotating device that converts the action of wind or water into electrical power. |
| Variable | Able to change. |
| Biomass | Plant material, vegetation, or agricultural waste used as a fuel or energy source. |
