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Best Practice Guide Glossary

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SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio)Return to list of terms

The total cooling output of a central air conditioning unit in Btus during its normal usage period for cooling divided by the total electrical energy input in watt-hours during the same period, as determined using specified federal test procedures. [See California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Section 1602(c)(11)]

Source: California Energy Commission