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Department of Energy & Climate Change

Absolute zero is that temperature at which molecular motion stops. It is the lowest temperature possible. There is no more heat in the substance at this point.

Annual Investment Allowance

Device used to control temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and movement of air in conditioned space.

Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform

Temperature at which a fluid changes from a liquid to a gas/vapour. At atmospheric pressure water boils at 100°C, refrigerant (R22) at -40.8° C.

Building Research Establishment Energy Assesssment Model

Type of electrical storage device used in starting and/or running circuits on many electric motors.

Air filter using activated carbon as air cleansing agent.