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ECOENERGETIQUE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thermal window
1, record 1, English, thermal%20window
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thermal insulated window 2, record 1, English, thermal%20insulated%20window
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thermal windows are special energy efficient windows that are designed to slow the passage of heat. Thermal windows have 2-3 panes, and many of them have non-toxic gasses between the panes. Others will have special glass that blocks UV [ulraviolet] heat from the sun. Together, the panes, gas, and special glass slow heat from passing. ... In summer, thermal windows block hot outside air from entering your air conditioned home. In winter, they stop heated air from escaping. 3, record 1, English, - thermal%20window
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fenêtre thermique
1, record 1, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fenêtre à isolation thermique 2, record 1, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20%C3%A0%20isolation%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
- fenêtre thermos 1, record 1, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20thermos
correct, feminine noun
- fenêtre à vitrage thermique 1, record 1, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20%C3%A0%20vitrage%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
- fenêtre thermos isolée 1, record 1, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20thermos%20isol%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fenêtres thermos, parfois appelées fenêtres à vitrage thermique, sont des fenêtres composées de plusieurs panneaux de verre écoénergétique haute performance, ce qui les rend plus écoénergétiques que les fenêtres à simple vitrage standard. [...] Les fenêtres thermos ont des panneaux de verre séparés par un espace isolé rempli de gaz. Ce gaz isolant réduit la quantité de chaleur transférée entre l'intérieur et l'extérieur de votre maison ou de votre entreprise. Pendant les mois chauds d’été, les fenêtres thermos isolées empêcheront une grande partie de la chaleur extérieure d’entrer dans la maison et pendant les mois d’hiver, moins de chaleur de l'intérieur de la maison sera évacuée vers l'extérieur. 1, record 1, French, - fen%C3%AAtre%20thermique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En plus du gaz isolant entre plusieurs vitres, les fenêtres thermiques intègrent du verre écoénergétique. Le verre à faible émissivité écoénergétique contribue à améliorer encore l'efficacité énergétique des fenêtres en bloquant la lumière UV [ultraviolette] génératrice de chaleur tout en laissant passer la lumière visible. 1, record 1, French, - fen%C3%AAtre%20thermique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-11-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Modern Construction Methods
- Environment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canada Green Buildings Strategy
1, record 2, English, Canada%20Green%20Buildings%20Strategy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A zero-emissions building is designed to be highly energy-efficient and uses only non-emitting energy for heat and power, while a climate-resilient building means it is prepared for climate risks such as temperature increases, floods, wildfires, and other extreme weather events. ... The ultimate goal for the Canada Green Buildings Strategy is a net-zero emission and climate-resilient buildings sector ... 2, record 2, English, - Canada%20Green%20Buildings%20Strategy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Procédés de construction modernes
- Environnement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie canadienne pour les bâtiments verts
1, record 2, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20canadienne%20pour%20les%20b%C3%A2timents%20verts
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un bâtiment carboneutre est conçu pour être hautement écoénergétique et n’ utilise que des énergies non émettrices de GES [gaz à effet de serre] pour le chauffage et l'électricité, tandis qu'un bâtiment résilient aux changements climatiques est conçu pour faire face aux risques climatiques tels que les hausses de température, les inondations, les feux de forêt et autres événements météorologiques extrêmes. [...] L'objectif ultime de la Stratégie canadienne pour les bâtiments verts est de parvenir à un secteur du bâtiment carboneutre et résilient aux changements climatiques [...] 2, record 2, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20canadienne%20pour%20les%20b%C3%A2timents%20verts
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-03-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Climate Change
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Green Freight Program
1, record 3, English, Green%20Freight%20Program
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Green Freight Assessment Program 2, record 3, English, Green%20Freight%20Assessment%20Program
former designation, correct
- GFAP 3, record 3, English, GFAP
former designation, correct
- GFAP 3, record 3, English, GFAP
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To help decarbonize vehicles already on the road, Budget 2022 proposes to provide $199.6 million over five years, starting in 2022-23, and $0.4 million ongoing, to Natural Resources Canada to expand the Green Freight Assessment Program, which will be renamed the Green Freight Program. This will support assessments and retrofits of more vehicles and a greater diversity of fleet and vehicle types. 1, record 3, English, - Green%20Freight%20Program
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Green Freight Programme
- Green Freight Assessment Programme
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Mesures antipollution
- Changements climatiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme de flottes de transport des marchandises écoénergétiques
1, record 3, French, Programme%20de%20flottes%20de%20transport%20des%20marchandises%20%C3%A9co%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Programme d'évaluation écoénergétique des flottes de transport des marchandises 2, record 3, French, Programme%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20%C3%A9co%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20des%20flottes%20de%20transport%20des%20marchandises
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour aider à décarboniser les véhicules déjà sur les routes, le budget de 2022 propose de verser 199, 6 millions de dollars sur cinq ans, à compter de 2022-2023, et 0, 4 million de dollars par la suite, à Ressources naturelles Canada pour élargir le Programme d’évaluation écoénergétique des flottes de transport des marchandises, qui sera renommé le Programme de flottes de transport des marchandises écoénergétiques. Ce financement appuiera l'évaluation et la modernisation d’un plus grand nombre de véhicules et une diversité accrue des flottes et des types de véhicules. 1, record 3, French, - Programme%20de%20flottes%20de%20transport%20des%20marchandises%20%C3%A9co%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tiques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-03-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
- Social Problems
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sustainable housing
1, record 4, English, sustainable%20housing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Housing designed, built and operated using techniques, materials and technologies that result in houses that are highly energy efficient, make efficient use of resources, have low environmental impact, are healthy to live in, are affordable, and produce as much energy as they consume on an annual basis. 1, record 4, English, - sustainable%20housing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- logement durable
1, record 4, French, logement%20durable
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Logement conçu, construit et exploité à l'aide de techniques, de matériaux et de technologies qui permettent un rendement écoénergétique élevé, une utilisation efficace des ressources, une empreinte écologique minimale, une saine qualité de vie et un prix abordable [et qui produit] autant d’énergie qu'ils en consomment chaque année. 1, record 4, French, - logement%20durable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Economics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- energy efficient
1, record 5, English, energy%20efficient
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- energy-efficient 2, record 5, English, energy%2Defficient
correct
- energy-saving 3, record 5, English, energy%2Dsaving
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... policy proposals have included tax credits for residential and commercial purchasers of new energy-efficient homes, energy-efficient equipment such as electric and natural gas heat pumps, natural gas water heaters, advanced central air conditioners, and fuel cells, as well as an investment tax credit for industrial combined heat and power system. 4, record 5, English, - energy%20efficient
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Économie environnementale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- écoénergétique
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9co%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- éconergétique 2, record 5, French, %C3%A9conerg%C3%A9tique
avoid
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toutes les maisons, peu importe leur âge, peuvent être écoénergétiques. Les normes relatives aux constructions modernes exigent une plus grande efficacité énergétique dans les maisons neuves. Cependant, il est possible de rénover les maisons plus anciennes pour améliorer leur rendement énergétique. Les personnes vivant dans ces maisons peuvent aussi adopter des habitudes écoénergétiques. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9co%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
bâtiment écoénergétique, maison écoénergétique, voiture écoénergétique 4, record 5, French, - %C3%A9co%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 5, Key term(s)
- éco-énergétique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía del medio ambiente
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecoenergético
1, record 5, Spanish, ecoenerg%C3%A9tico
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- eficiente energético 1, record 5, Spanish, eficiente%20energ%C3%A9tico
correct, adjective
- eficaz en el uso de la energía 2, record 5, Spanish, eficaz%20en%20el%20uso%20de%20la%20energ%C3%ADa
adjective
- de bajo consumo energético 3, record 5, Spanish, de%20bajo%20consumo%20energ%C3%A9tico
adjective
- de alto rendimiento energético 4, record 5, Spanish, de%20alto%20rendimiento%20energ%C3%A9tico
adjective
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Que usa la energía eficientemente. 3, record 5, Spanish, - ecoenerg%C3%A9tico
Record 6 - internal organization data 2022-07-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Public Sector Budgeting
- Urban Housing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canada Greener Homes Grant
1, record 6, English, Canada%20Greener%20Homes%20Grant
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canada Greener Homes Grant helps homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient, grow domestic green supply chains, and fight climate change. It provides up to 700,000 grants of up to $5,000 to help homeowners make energy efficient retrofits to their homes, supported by an EnerGuide evaluation. 1, record 6, English, - Canada%20Greener%20Homes%20Grant
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Budget des collectivités publiques
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Subvention canadienne pour des maisons plus vertes
1, record 6, French, Subvention%20canadienne%20pour%20des%20maisons%20plus%20vertes
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Subvention canadienne pour des maisons plus vertes aide les propriétaires à rendre leur maison plus écoénergétique, à développer des chaînes d’approvisionnement nationales vertes et à lutter contre les changements climatiques. Elle accorde jusqu'à 700 000 subventions pouvant atteindre 5 000 $ pour aider les propriétaires à effectuer des rénovations écoénergétiques dans leurs maisons, avec l'appui d’une évaluation d’ÉnerGuide. 1, record 6, French, - Subvention%20canadienne%20pour%20des%20maisons%20plus%20vertes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
- Modern Construction Methods
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- energy-efficient home
1, record 7, English, energy%2Defficient%20home
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- energy efficient home 2, record 7, English, energy%20efficient%20home
correct
- energy-efficient house 2, record 7, English, energy%2Defficient%20house
correct
- energy efficient house 2, record 7, English, energy%20efficient%20house
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An energy-efficient home is comfortable, healthy, environmentally friendly and cost-effective. 3, record 7, English, - energy%2Defficient%20home
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
- Procédés de construction modernes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- maison écoénergétique
1, record 7, French, maison%20%C3%A9co%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- maison éconergétique 2, record 7, French, maison%20%C3%A9conerg%C3%A9tique
avoid, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une maison écoénergétique est confortable, saine, écologique et économique. 3, record 7, French, - maison%20%C3%A9co%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de construcciones
- Métodos de construcción modernos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- vivienda ecoenergética
1, record 7, Spanish, vivienda%20ecoenerg%C3%A9tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-03-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fuel-efficient vehicle
1, record 8, English, fuel%2Defficient%20vehicle
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- energy-efficient vehicle 2, record 8, English, energy%2Defficient%20vehicle
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fuel-efficient vehicle: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 3, record 8, English, - fuel%2Defficient%20vehicle
Record 8, Key term(s)
- fuel efficient vehicle
- energy efficient vehicle
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- véhicule écoénergétique
1, record 8, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A9co%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- véhicule à haut rendement énergétique 2, record 8, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20haut%20rendement%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
véhicule écoénergétique : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 3, record 8, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A9co%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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