1.      Energy and electricity are critical resources that enable communities to provide __________

___________is a nonrenewable resource.

A monopoly is ___________.

_____________________ are businesses owned by member-owners.

Long wait times in the interconnection queue for access to the grid transmission network _________________.

_____________ maintenance means that equipment and circuits are inspected and serviced regularly, following recommended and required procedures.

_______________programs are widely used in the energy industry to provide hands-on training and mentorship.

True or False: Career advancement opportunities are a huge benefit of working in the energy sector.

Electricity prices per kWh on an electric bill change from on-peak to off-peak periods with a _____________ rate schedule.

Power measured in kilowatts is used to price _________ charges on an electric bill.

Specific communities — often marginalized or low-income — bear a disproportionate burden of environmental pollution and the associated health risks from_____________extraction, production, and consumption.

Categories of techniques used for demand-side management include ___________________.

A __________energy burden indicates that a significant portion of a household's income is dedicated to covering energy-related expenses.

________________ is a billing arrangement that allows homeowners or businesses with a solar PV system to receive credit for excess electricity they generate and export into the grid.

As concerns about climate change and environmental impact increase, there is a growing emphasis on_____________within the energy industry.

Small-scale solar PV systems interconnected at a point inside the customer’s property after the service drop and electric meter are known as _____________ systems.

True or False: Some common characteristics of the culture of the energy industry include innovation, a focus on safety, collaboration, environmental awareness, and a long-term outlook.

Federal standards regulate minimum energy conservation thresholds for the appliances used in homes and businesses that ______________ must certify compliance with.

Electric bills include _______________ to help customers track patterns of consumption and potentially identify problems.

Some of the energy industry's most significant_____________challenges include a widening skill gap, training in new technologies and a retiring workforce.

For billing purposes natural gas is metered by ___________ and measured in _________.

A career______________is essentially a road map that outlines the various stages, milestones, and potential opportunities you can pursue throughout your career.

____________represent almost 10% of the energy industry’s workforce.

Regulations mandating that a percentage of electricity comes from renewable or carbon free sources are _________ level policies in the U.S.

Strategic business leaders are committed to ensuring their companies better____________the communities and customers they serve.

True or False: Energy Justice is the principle that every individual and community should have equitable access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy without bearing disproportionate environmental or economic burdens.