energy demand
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energy demand
The amount of energy needed for a specific purpose, process, or period of time. This can refer to a person, a building, a country, or the entire global economy.
Durch die neue Dämmung konnte der Energiebedarf des Hauses deutlich gesenkt werden.
The new insulation significantly reduced the house's energy demand.
The word is composed of 'Energie' (energy), the linking -s, and 'Bedarf' (need/demand). 'Bedarf' comes from the verb 'bedürfen' (to need) and means 'necessity' or 'demand'. So 'Energiebedarf' (energy demand) is literally the required amount of energy.
Der Energiebedarf der Industrie ist in den letzten Jahren gestiegen.
The energy demand of industry has risen in recent years.
Common verbs used with this noun are 'den Energiebedarf decken' (to meet energy demand) and 'den Energiebedarf senken' (to reduce energy demand). Typical adjectives are 'hoch' (high), 'niedrig' (low), 'steigend' (rising), or 'jährlich' (annual).
Wir müssen unseren Energiebedarf durch erneuerbare Quellen decken.
We must meet our energy demand through renewable sources.
To specify who or what needs the energy, a genitive attribute or a 'von' construction is often used. Both are grammatically correct and common.
Der Energiebedarf eines modernen Rechenzentrums ist enorm.
The energy demand of a modern data center is enormous.
energy consumption
'der Energieverbrauch' and 'der Energiebedarf' both talk about amounts of energy. 'Energieverbrauch' means the energy that was actually used or is currently being used. 'Energiebedarf' means the energy that is needed for a purpose or is expected to be needed. The words can be confused because the numbers often look similar, for example with buildings or devices. But the perspective is different: consumption looks at actual use, while demand looks at what is needed or planned.
Für die neue Werkstatt berechnet der Techniker zuerst den Energiebedarf.
For the new workshop, the technician first calculates the energy demand.
Nach dem Urlaub sieht Maria auf der Rechnung den Energieverbrauch des letzten Monats.
After her vacation, Maria sees last month's energy consumption on the bill.