low-powerguideline
nounUK /ˌləʊ ˈpaʊə ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/
US /ˌloʊ ˈpaʊər ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/
A rule that tells people how to use very little electricity.
The low-powerguideline says we should turn off the lights when we leave the room.
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2. A rule for making a device run using less battery power.
The phone follows a low-powerguideline to save battery when it is idle.
3. A guide for keeping a machine's power use small and safe.
Engineers used a low-powerguideline when designing the tiny sensor.
4. A rule that helps a place use less electricity to save money.
The school adopted a low-powerguideline to cut its electricity bill.