Which of the following actions is mismatched with its type of energy savings?
A)setting the thermostat on the hot water heater lower: energy conservation
B)turning off lights when a room is not in use: energy conservation
C)replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent: energy efficiency
D)"superinsulating" a building: energy efficiency
E)installing a new condensing furnace to replace a conventional gas furnace: energy conservation

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Installing a new condensing furnace to replace a conventional gas furnace is an example of improving energy efficiency, not just energy conservation. Energy efficiency involves using technology that requires less energy to perform the same function, whereas energy conservation is about reducing energy consumption through behavioral changes.

Which of the Following Actions Is Mismatched with Its Type