energyratings
nounUK /ˈɛnədʒi ˈreɪtɪŋz/
US /ˈɛnərdʒi ˈreɪtɪŋz/
Labels that show how much electricity a machine uses.
The new fridge has good energy ratings, so it saves power.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Scores that compare how well different devices use power.
The store lists energy ratings for every washing machine.
3. Official grades given to buildings to show how energy-efficient they are.
Our school got high energy ratings after adding solar panels.
4. Numbers that measure the power output of a system or fuel.
Engineers checked the energy ratings of the new battery.