electricity consumption
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electricity consumption
The amount of electrical energy used by a device, a household, or a country within a specific period of time.
Durch den Einsatz von LED-Lampen konnten wir unseren Stromverbrauch deutlich senken.
By using LED lamps, we were able to significantly reduce our electricity consumption.
'Stromverbrauch' (electricity consumption) is a compound noun made up of 'der Strom' (electricity) and 'der Verbrauch' (consumption/use). So it literally means the amount of electricity that is consumed.
Der Stromverbrauch ist im Winter meist höher als im Sommer.
Electricity consumption is usually higher in winter than in summer.
In connection with 'Stromverbrauch' (electricity consumption), the verbs 'senken' (to lower/reduce), 'reduzieren' (to reduce), 'erhöhen' (to increase), and 'messen' (to measure) are often used.
Wir versuchen, unseren Stromverbrauch zu senken.
We are trying to reduce our electricity consumption.
'Stromverbrauch' (electricity consumption) is often described with the adjectives 'hoch' (high), 'niedrig' (low), 'durchschnittlich' (average), or 'jährlich' (annual).
Alte Kühlschränke haben oft einen sehr hohen Stromverbrauch.
Old refrigerators often have very high electricity consumption.
energy consumption
Der Energieverbrauch includes any energy used, such as electricity, gas, or heat. Der Stromverbrauch refers only to electrical energy. When talking about the entire household, Energieverbrauch is appropriate; for a measurement taken at an electrical appliance, Stromverbrauch is more precise.
Der neue Kühlschrank senkt den Stromverbrauch des Hauses.
The new refrigerator reduces the house's electricity consumption.
Die neue Heizung senkt den Energieverbrauch des Hauses für Strom und Wärme.
The new heating system reduces the house's energy consumption for electricity and heat.
